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Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest in Lake in the HillsJul 10, 2026 8:15 pm -
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Community rallies around Elgin restaurateur following storm disasterJul 10, 2026 6:04 pm - The owner of Street Food Kingz was left with thousands of dollars in unsold inventory after a sudden storm ended the Fourth of July party in downtown Elgin. But when residents heard what happened, they rallied to support the vendor and purchase his food.
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South Elgin house damaged by gunshotsJul 10, 2026 6:03 pm - South Elgin police are investigating the shooting of a house at 10:14 p.m. Thursday.
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Naperville youth create change with local upcycling educationJul 10, 2026 5:54 pm - Accelerate Climate Solutions, a youth nonprofit, is hosting "Remake the Future: A Repair and Upcycling Extravaganza" on Aug. 1 in Naperville. The free event offers repair stations for clothing, electronics, jewelry, furniture, and bicycles, plus workshops on sustainable living, upcycling crafts, and knife sharpening services.
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Two injured in Lombard house fireJul 10, 2026 5:35 pm - Two people were injured in a fire Wednesday night at a house in the 100 block of South Third Avenue in Lombard.
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Arlington Heights to uncork sip and stroll downtown area July 30Jul 10, 2026 5:34 pm - Arlington Heights launches its “sip and stroll” pilot program — allowing patrons to take alcoholic drinks to-go in a designated downtown area — on July 30.
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‘We’ve made some beautiful music’: Grand finale for longtime conductor of the Lisle Community BandJul 10, 2026 4:57 pm - The July 16 performance of the Lisle Community Band is likely to be emotional for Steve Green. It will mark the end of Green’s 40-year run as conductor of the band he founded.
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Orphans of the Storm breaks ground for new animal shelterJul 10, 2026 4:18 pm - Orphans of the Storm Friday celebrated the start of construction Friday for a state-of-the-art animal shelter in Riverwoods.
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Van fire in Crystal Lake Tuesday spawns hazmat response after fuel tank rupturesJul 10, 2026 4:10 pm - No injuries were reported following a vehicle fire in Crystal Lake Tuesday that required a Haz-Mat cleanup.
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‘You have to love it’: Windy City Warbirds & Classics returns to St. CharlesJul 10, 2026 3:31 pm - Fox Valley Aero Club’s 12th annual Windy City Warbirds & Classics showcases radio-controlled military aircraft and civilian classics that have a wingspan of over 70 inches. The show continues Saturday in St. Charles.