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Demolition of downtown Fox River Grove block to start this monthApr 16, 2024 1:30 pm - A full block of empty buildings in downtown Fox River Grove will be demolished and turned into a grassy lot by the summer. All of the buildings along a stretch of Route 1...
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Looking for a great opportunity to make an ‘Earth Week’ difference?Apr 16, 2024 1:27 pm - The Northwest Council of the Sierra Club, in partnership with the Prospect Heights Natural Resource Commission (PH-NRC), Commonwealth Edison, Prospect Heights Park Distri...
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‘We don’t cut any corners’: Zengeler Cleaners’ upgrades to Libertyville facility part of companywide refreshApr 16, 2024 12:48 pm - In early May, work to refresh the exterior of a vintage building in Libertyville is expected to get underway, an initiative of a business that has followed a simple philo...
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Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago celebrates Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new yearApr 16, 2024 12:41 pm - On Sunday, April 7, the Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago hosted a joyous celebration of Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new year, at the elegant Ashyana Banquets in Do...
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Things to do April 19-25: BoDeans, Fear No Art, Earth Day events and moreApr 16, 2024 12:27 pm - Mark your calendars for appearances by the BoDeans, Cary Elwes and the Impractical Jokers, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Earth Day events and more happening this week.
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South Barrington cops getting pay raisesApr 16, 2024 12:21 pm - South Barrington police officers will get pay raises under a new four-year contract. The village board approved the pact with the union representing full-time patrol offi...
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Did you lose a pool? Elgin finds that and more during annual spring road cleanupApr 16, 2024 12:19 pm - If you’ve been putting off a spring cleaning project around the house, take consolation in knowing that, no matter how big it is, it could be worse. Elgin recently comple...
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Six Flags Great America opens for the season SaturdayApr 16, 2024 12:16 pm - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up to welcome adrenaline junkies of all ages Saturday for the opening of the 2024 season, which will include the debut of Sky Striker, a new massive pendulum thrill attraction, later this spring.
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‘Seinfeld’s’ Jason Alexander makes local stage debut in Chicago Shakes’ premiereApr 16, 2024 11:46 am - Emmy and Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander makes his Chicago stage debut, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre revives the ever-popular “Beautiful” and Steppenwolf stages a satire that stings.
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Suburban restaurants offer Passover options for dine-in and takeoutApr 16, 2024 11:45 am - Passover begins at sunset Monday, April 22, so now is the time to finalize your holiday dining plans at a suburban restaurant or order carryout packages to dine at home.