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‘Generations of involvement’: 5 longtime Elburn families get namesake streets in new developmentDec 10, 2025 12:24 pm - At a recent groundbreaking ceremony for a new section of the Blackberry Creek development, Elburn officials and Lennar Homes representatives were joined by representatives of five local families who will be honored with streets named after them.
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North Central Hall of Famer, Naperville resident Jeff Thorne dies after bout with cancerDec 10, 2025 12:07 pm - Jeff Thorne, a star quarterback at Wheaton Central High School and Eastern Illinois University who coached North Central College to its first national football title, died Tuesday at age 53.
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Jeff Curran Invitational 2: The Ascension brings bold athleticism to McHenry Jan. 10Dec 10, 2025 11:36 am - Building on the success of his first invitational — JCI 1: The Inception — Sept. 6 at the MAC Sports Center in Crystal Lake, Jeff “Big Frog” Curran is gearing up to host JCI 2: The Ascension Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at The Vixen, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry.
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Monarch Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker: City Lights’ offers modern twist on holiday classicDec 10, 2025 11:29 am - Monarch Academy of Dance will perform "The Nutcracker: City Lights", a jazz-infused rendition of the classic holiday tale, on Sunday, Dec. 21, at Batavia Fine Arts Centre.
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Muddy, Buddy and Oprah: Harper library exhibit celebrates decades of campus performancesDec 10, 2025 10:59 am - A Harper College library exhibit spotlights campus appearances by legendary performers, highlighting the college’s rich history of music, culture and community engagement.
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Nonprofit needs help wrapping presents in Des PlainesDec 10, 2025 10:36 am - A Chicago-area nonprofit group is seeking volunteers to help wrap holiday presents for kids and families Saturday.
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St. Thomas the Apostle sets Christmas holiday Mass scheduleDec 10, 2025 10:36 am - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville is offering a series of Masses to celebrate Christmas, including a children's dramatized Gospel proclamation on Christmas Eve.
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Wolves star Vierling inspires young readers at Roselle schoolDec 10, 2025 10:28 am - Chicago Wolves forward Evan Vierling was peppered with all sorts of questions Tuesday from the inquisitive second grade students at Waterbury Elementary School in Roselle.
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Mundelein creates local 1% grocery tax — but revenue won’t arrive for monthsDec 10, 2025 10:22 am - Mundelein trustees this week unanimously approved creating a 1% local tax on groceries to replace a state tax that’s about to expire.
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Naperville area celebrates Hanukkah with Giant Menorah Lighting and Car ParadeDec 10, 2025 10:07 am - Members of the Jewish community and the greater Naperville area are invited to celebrate Hanukkah through a series of family-friendly public events hosted by Chabad of Na...