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Out-of-town shoppers pay more grocery taxes than St. Charles residents, finance director saysJun 25, 2025 1:03 pm - As St. Charles leaders consider whether the city will join a list of Illinois municipalities enacting a local 1% grocery tax in 2026, a recent analysis shows that a tax on groceries has more impact on out-of-town shoppers.
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Campton Hills delays 962-acre annexation hearing to July 15Jun 25, 2025 12:20 pm - Campton Hills officials canceled a public hearing scheduled for Thursday on a 962-acre annexation to allow more time to work with Geneva District 304, Village Administrator Mark Rooney said.
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Northbrook Park District board welcomes new commissioners, recognizes outgoing onesJun 25, 2025 11:28 am - The Northbrook Park District’s board recently welcomed two new commissioners while thanking two longtime members for their service.
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Sweet relief from summer heat: Leading ladies the reason to see Drury Lane’s ‘Always … Patsy Cline’Jun 25, 2025 10:15 am - Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of the country western jukebox tuner “Always ... Patsy Cline” is a timely treat thanks to fine performances by top-notch singer/actors Aja Alcazar and Bri Sudia.
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Dining out: Summer is salad season, fireworks fun and a totally ’80s dining experienceJun 25, 2025 10:11 am - California Pizza Kitchen has rolled out new salads just in time for summer dining. Plus, some suburban restaurants offer special ways to elevate your fireworks viewing this year.
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Hey Nonny brings in chef with Michelin pedigree to show they’re serious about foodJun 25, 2025 10:06 am - Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights wants people to know they’re as serious about food as they are about music. So much so that they’ve brought in a chef with Michelin-star pedigree to prove it.
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Lake Park film society to celebrate Independence Day with ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’Jun 25, 2025 12:35 am - Lake Park High School’s Film Appreciation Society is hosting a free screening of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" on June 28, with panel discussion afterward about the classic musical's background and history.
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Learn to sing in a choir this summer at Gary UMC in WheatonJun 25, 2025 12:07 am - Wheaton’s Gary UMC has opportunities to sing with the choir on July 13 and Aug. 3, learning an easy song that morning and performing it during the 9 a.m. service.
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry raises $180K at annual RadiothonJun 24, 2025 9:37 pm - The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry held its annual Radiothon fundraising event, raising $180,000 to keep the pantry stocked during the summer months.
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Charm and grace never fade: Oak Trace resident still influencing at age 92Jun 24, 2025 9:17 pm - At age 92, former beauty queen and newspaper style columnist Jeanette Adams continues turning heads with her wit and grace at Oak Trace senior living community.