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‘It’s just pure joy’: Mural adds vibrant burst of color in downtown LibertyvilleJul 10, 2025 5:36 pm - Bursts of color have emerged as a floral mural takes shape on a back lot in downtown Libertyville dominated by pavement and power lines.
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Bensenville man gets 30 years for fatal shooting during partyJul 10, 2025 5:04 pm - A Bensenville man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2023 fatal shooting of a Des Plaines man.
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A picture is worth 1,000 words but a song may be worth $1,000Jul 10, 2025 4:29 pm - The fourth annual Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest is open, offering cash prizes up to $1,000 for original songs with no thematic restrictions.
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‘Everything I make has a little something extra’: La Michoacana Extreme opens in South Elgin SaturdayJul 10, 2025 4:28 pm - La Michoacana Extreme will hold a grand opening celebration at 321 Randall Road in South Elgin Saturday at noon.
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West Suburban Community Pantry provides free summer camps, tutoring for kids in needJul 10, 2025 4:09 pm - Local summer camps supported by the West Suburban Community Pantry aim to provide underprivileged kids with opportunities to learn life skills through art, cooking, field trips, and more.
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Local author’s book on kindness and acceptance hits shelves at Town House BooksJul 10, 2025 3:41 pm - First-time author's new children's book teaches kindness and acceptance through a lovable dog character named Gaeleek who helps a group of dogs welcome a new member.
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Want to know Rachel Brosnahan’s secret? First share yours.Jul 10, 2025 3:41 pm - Rachel Brosnahan, who grew up in Highland Park, embraces the character of ambitious reporter Lois Lane in the new “Superman” movie.
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St. Charles tech company named among fastest-growing companies in MidwestJul 10, 2025 2:52 pm - Kane County IT company Teqworks recently ranked in the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the Midwest, according to Inc. Magazine.
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Miss A and Boot Barn now open at Gurnee MillsJul 10, 2025 2:48 pm - Two new stores — Miss A and Boot Barn — now are open in Gurnee Mills, Illinois’ largest outlet and full-price retail shopping mall.
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Lawmakers host I-PASS sticker event in WheatonJul 10, 2025 2:39 pm - Two lawmakers are bringing an Illinois Tollway team to Wheaton to help drivers in the shift from transponders to new I-PASS sticker tags.