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Palatine property swap could save taxpayers more than $25 million, officials sayJul 15, 2025 6:58 pm - Palatine and the Palatine Park District have reached agreement on a $5 million property swap officials say will save taxpayers $25 million to $30 million while addressing long-term facility needs for both sides.
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Suburban firefighters to play hockey for charityJul 15, 2025 6:37 pm - Watch suburban firefighters battle each other in charity hockey matches Aug. 2.
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Deer Park officials to talk electric scooter regulationsJul 15, 2025 6:36 pm - The Deer Park village board will meet as a committee of the whole Thursday to discuss electric scooter use in town.
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Geneva to spray for mosquitoesJul 15, 2025 5:25 pm - Insecticide to kill mosquitoes will be sprayed in Geneva from dusk on Thursday, July 17, to dawn on Friday, July 18.
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Man gets 20 years in Aurora cocaine crimeJul 15, 2025 5:17 pm - A Des Plaines man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in a drug case in Aurora.
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True Grit: Bike racing series ‘has become a summertime staple’ in suburbsJul 15, 2025 4:23 pm - The Chicago Grit — a series of bicycle races in 10 communities over 10 straight days — kicks off Friday delivering fun and energy from July 18-27.
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Home & garden calendar, July 20-26Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and shows in the Chicago area, covering topics like native plants, monarch butterflies, bonsai, and more.
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Making the world better: Glenview native earns starring role in Kokandy’s premiere of ‘Amélie’Jul 15, 2025 3:50 pm - A longtime fan of Kokandy Productions, Glenview native Aurora Penepacker is finally making her debut with the theater company as the titular do-gooder determined to improve the lives of others in the regional premiere of “Amélie.”
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Irish trio and musical comedian coming to Woodstock Opera House this fallJul 15, 2025 3:34 pm - The Woodstock Opera House’s fall lineup features the Irish trio Socks in the Frying Pan on Sept. 6 and viral comedian/musician Kristin Key on Sept. 19.
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Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and moreJul 15, 2025 3:28 pm - Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.