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‘A big decision’: St. Charles and Naperville weigh future energy optionsJul 29, 2025 6:34 pm - Residents are urging St. Charles and Naperville to reject a proposed 20-year extension of their contract with the agency that supplies electricity to the towns, in part, because some of that power comes from coal-fired plants.
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Some elements of major renovation of Libertyville High School cafeteria won’t be ready for start of schoolJul 29, 2025 5:15 pm - Two elements of the major cafeteria renovation at Libertyville High School won’t be ready as initially planned when students return in a few weeks.
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Dining out: Six seltzer medals for Penrose Brewing, National Oyster Day and moreJul 29, 2025 4:49 pm - Penrose Brewing in Geneva recently won six medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. Plus, a new McAlister’s Deli is opening in Naperville Aug. 11, and Old Town Pour House is serving up new seasonal menu items.
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One dead following four-vehicle crash on I-290 near SchaumburgJul 29, 2025 4:42 pm - One person is dead following a four vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in the northbound lanes of Interstate 290/Route 53 near Schaumburg.
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97th annual Lantz-Stoner family reunion set for Aug. 10Jul 29, 2025 4:34 pm - The 97th annual reunion of the related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families will take place on Aug. 10 at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego.
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‘An honor and a privilege’: New village manager appointed in WinfieldJul 29, 2025 4:29 pm - Winfield trustees have unanimously appointed Evan Summers as the village’s chief administrator.
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Naperville’s Healing Field of Honor to commemorate Vietnam War veteransJul 29, 2025 4:29 pm - Purchase an American flag to honor our military and support Operation Support Our Troops during Naperville's Healing Field event on Nov. 7-12. It also will be marking the end of the Vietnam War with replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance.
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Former Schaumburg Township trustee, clerk, Historical Society President Bob Vinnedge diesJul 29, 2025 4:25 pm - Longtime Schaumburg Township official and Historical Society President Bob Vinnedge of Hoffman Estates, who died Friday at 80 years old, is being remembered as a true gentleman and public servant by those who knew him best.
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Schaumburg Township Library display assists patrons with civic advocacyJul 29, 2025 4:24 pm - In response to libraries nationwide experiencing unprecedented challenges, a Schaumburg Township Library display is offering suggestions for patrons to learn more about civic advocacy.
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Construction underway for new Aurora University library/services buildingJul 29, 2025 3:38 pm - Aurora University is building what it calls a “central hub for academic life.” Construction began May 27 on the $39.45 million Learning Commons on the university’s Aurora campus.