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St. Charles dining scene heating up with new restaurant fire + wineApr 22, 2026 1:47 pm - For nearly 15 years, BG Hospitality Group has brought people together around plates of wood-fired pizza and Italian favorites at Gia Mia, Livia Italian Eatery and Ella’s Italian Pub. Their latest restaurant, fire + wine in St. Charles, brings the company full circle, as their first restaurant was fire + wine’s first location in downtown Glen Ellyn.
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Mundelein Parks Foundation Fires Up Meat Raffle Fundraiser for Recreation ScholarshipsApr 22, 2026 12:48 pm - Just in time for grilling season, Mundelein Parks Foundation is firing up the fun with the Third Annual Meat Raffle Fundraiser on Sunday, April 26, to raise money for recreation scholarships.
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56th annual Northbrook-On-Ice show will light up the rink over Mother’s Day weekendApr 22, 2026 12:42 pm - The magic of colors and music will fuse in a stunning display at “KaleidoSkate,” the 56th annual Northbrook-On-Ice show over Mother’s Day weekend.
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More than a craftsman: Celebration of life for Lake Zurich fixture John BafaloukosApr 22, 2026 12:38 pm - Family and friends will gather this weekend to remember John Bafaloukos, the well-known owner of Johnny’s Shoe Repair in downtown Lake Zurich for more than 45 years.
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American Legion Family Day at Wauconda Post 911Apr 22, 2026 12:14 pm - American Legion family day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Wauconda American Legion Post 911, 515 S. Main St., Wauconda.
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Explore AI’s environmental impacts at April 24 program in GenevaApr 22, 2026 12:09 pm - On April 24, Tom Coleman from the Climate Reality Project will present on AI's current state and future at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. He will discuss how AI technology powered by massive data centers is driving increased energy demand and impacting climate change.
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Floor Coverings International shares flooring trends alongside Grand Opening celebration in DeerfieldApr 22, 2026 12:09 pm - Local couple Joey and Kim Sherman officially celebrated the grand opening of their Floor Coverings International business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members and local officials, including village of Deerfield Trustee Elaine Jacoby.
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Tomato Man bringing famed heirloom plant sale to Highland ParkApr 22, 2026 11:57 am - Bob Zeni, aka the Chicago Tomato Man, is coming to Highland Park. Zeni’s annual sale, which has officially started, will match gardening fanatics with more than 16,000 heirloom tomato seedlings.
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Trinity Episcopal marks 150-year milestone with new chapel window, community celebrationApr 22, 2026 11:57 am - Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, April 26, with the unveiling of a new stained glass window in its historic 1882 chapel, tours, and a free concert by Anima Singers.
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Lake Zurich village offices to close for computer upgradeApr 22, 2026 11:55 am - Lake Zurich village offices will be closed Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30.