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Exonerated former Gurnee man receives certificate of innocenceJun 18, 2024 5:00 pm - Three decades after he was wrongly convicted and sent to prison for the 1993 murder of his ex-wife, former Gurnee resident Herman Williams is officially an innocent man.
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Blue Moon Gallery kicks off summer with new art exhibits and a Pop-Up Show June 22Jun 18, 2024 4:22 pm - Blue Moon Gallery is kicking off the summer season with an opening reception for emerging featured artist Kay Smith of Waukegan, pop-up embroidery artist Laura O'Connor of Grayslake, the gallery's five 2024 Collective Artists, and a continuation of “Local Papers,” a group show of three local artists who create art on or with paper.
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New mural in Aurora pays tribute to blues greatsJun 18, 2024 4:13 pm - A new mural in Aurora pays homage to five iconic blues artists while embracing the city’s historical importance to the music genre.
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Geneva garbage rates increase in JulyJun 18, 2024 4:02 pm - Geneva’s garbage collection rates will be adjusted starting Monday, July 1 as part of the city’s contract with LRS.
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Man sentenced to 50 years for rapeJun 18, 2024 3:49 pm - An Elgin man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual assault.
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3D Sideouts enhances outdoor concert areaJun 18, 2024 3:48 pm - Positioning 3D Sideouts Sports Tavern to be the local place for enjoying great live bands under the stars has been something of a quest for owner Jerry DeLaurentis.
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Concerts June 21-27: Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, Violent Femmes, Freddy Jones BandJun 18, 2024 3:34 pm - This week features concerts by Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks at Soldier Field, Violent Femmes with the Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia, Freddy Jones Band at Sideouts and more.
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Dining out: Restaurant anniversaries, Wheeling Wooble Pub Crawl and moreJun 18, 2024 3:09 pm - A pair of suburban restaurants are celebrating anniversaries soon, and in Wheeling you can drink for a good cause during the 4th Wheeling Wooble Pub Crawl.
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West Suburban Community Pantry offers fun challenges for kids over the summerJun 18, 2024 2:18 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge is offering programs designed to help families and children thrive during the summer months, including a Junior Chefs program.
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Kane County judge dismisses case against ex-Campton Hills trusteeJun 18, 2024 1:48 pm - A Kane County judge dismissed a civil action against former Campton Hills trustee Timothy Morgan after Morgan resigned his village board seat.