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Long Grove resident who founded Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees dies at 82Jun 25, 2024 4:54 pm - Gloria Jean Kvetko of Long Grove, the founder and namesake of the international brand Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees, has died at the age of 82.
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Ray Chevrolet donates $1,500 to Grant High School’s Big Play ProgramJun 25, 2024 4:50 pm - Ray Chevrolet considers supporting local institutions and fostering growth in the Fox Lake a cornerstone of their business philosophy. This year, they are continuing their tradition of giving back by donating $1,500 to Grant High School for their Big Play Program.
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Geneva power interruptions due to problems with ComEd lines, city saysJun 25, 2024 4:50 pm - Geneva’s problems with momentary power outages the last few weeks have stemmed from issues related to ComEd power lines, the city said Tuesday.
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Suburban restaurants have you covered for July 4Jun 25, 2024 4:39 pm - Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at these suburban restaurants before, or in some cases during, the Fourth of July fireworks.
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Nearly 80 years later, daughter of an Aurora man killed in World War II receives his medalsJun 25, 2024 4:34 pm - The last time 83-year-old Anna Green Showerman of Batavia was with her father, he held the then 3-year-old girl in his arms before heading out to fight and ultimately die...
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Dining out: Dinner and a show, hot chicken, craft beer crawl and moreJun 25, 2024 3:02 pm - You can enjoy dinner and a show a couple of different ways in the suburbs this week, or you can stay home and watch a show about people making dinner. Also, don’t miss the Downtown Wheaton Craft Beer Crawl Saturday.
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Festivals June 28 to July 4: Frontier Days, July 4 fests, summer concerts and moreJun 25, 2024 2:47 pm - Mark your calendars for Frontier Days, Independence Day events, Navy Pier Pride, Palatine’s Hometown Fest and more happening this week.
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West Chicago historian earns second state appointmentJun 25, 2024 2:45 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently appointed West Chicago resident Sara Phalen, director of the West Chicago City Museum, to the Illinois State Museum Board.
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Barrington Book Drive: From global vision to local impactJun 25, 2024 2:28 pm - Audra Meyer, of Barrington, has always had a passion for book ownership and reading. As an elementary school teacher, she prioritized reading in her classrooms by making it a fun event and always having a wide variety of books included in her extensive library.
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Hoffman Estates village clerk retiring after 17 years, successor takes over SaturdayJun 25, 2024 1:58 pm - Hoffman Estates Village Clerk Bev Romanoff will step down this week after 17 years of service, with her appointed successor Patty Richter scheduled to take the reins on Saturday.