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Conant High School’s second-ever boys cross country coach nearing career finish lineSep 16, 2025 6:13 pm - The finish line is coming into view for John Powers after 34 seasons coaching boys cross country for Conant High School, where he’s followed in the footsteps of his legendary mentor Jack Ary.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-27Sep 16, 2025 6:11 pm - Upcoming gardening events and clubs in the Chicago area, including presentations on monarchs, invasive plants, fall flowers, and harvesting herbs.
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Aurora Fire Department responds to two overlapping second-alarm firesSep 16, 2025 5:21 pm - The Aurora Fire Department responded to two second-alarm structure fires Monday afternoon, just minutes apart. The Aurora Fire Department Office of Public Information sai...
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Step into serenity: Forest bathing helps you reconnect with natureSep 16, 2025 5:13 pm - “Forest bathing is a gentle walk in nature, where you bathe your senses in the ambiance of the environment,” said Retta Hennessy, a certified forest therapy guide at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
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American Legion names Hoffman Estates lieutenant its Illinois Firefighter of the YearSep 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Illinois American Legion has named Hoffman Estates Fire Lt. Kurt Lichtenberg the organization’s Illinois Firefighter of the Year.
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Glenbard West tight end a solid example of ‘linemen with wings’Sep 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Glenbard West tight end Brady Johnson embraces the physical aspects of the position.
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Cannabis growing operation found after Aurora fire, police saySep 16, 2025 4:59 pm - An Aurora man is facing drug charges after police say firefighters found a large cannabis-growing operation in his home while they were investigating a fire.
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Friends of Palatine Library announce October 2025 Used Book SalesSep 16, 2025 4:56 pm - The Friends of Palatine Library invite book lovers to their Used Book Sale, taking place Oct. 10-12.
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‘Catalyst for good’: Presidents Cup, Medinah leaders announce six-figure donation for DuPage’s Crisis Recovery CenterSep 16, 2025 4:05 pm - Presidents Cup organizers have announced a $250,000 donation for the newly opened DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton — an “important vote of confidence,” County Board Chair Deb Conroy said.
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Fall lawn care: Combating crabgrass, protecting trees, ordering bulbsSep 16, 2025 4:02 pm - This summer, it seems there has been more crabgrass than usual in lawns. This annual weedy grass seeds readily in the fall and colonizes bare areas.