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Buffalo Grove Lou Malnati’s seeks expansion for massive outdoor dining patioJun 19, 2025 12:50 pm - Lou Malnati's Buffalo Grove location is about to undergo a makeover, with a new patio for outdoor dining.The project would involve the construction of a 3,143-square-foot wooden deck in the rear yard to seat 210 outdoor diners.
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Glen Ellyn resident celebrates 101st birthdayJun 19, 2025 12:27 pm - At 101 years old, Anni Erslovas still enjoys gardening, crafts and music with friends at Maple Glen Memory Care in Glen Ellyn.
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The Academy marks five years of impact in WaukeganJun 19, 2025 11:33 am - In the fall of 2020, as remote learning took hold and many Waukegan students struggled, Jonathan Jones, then a basketball coach at John Lewis Middle School, and Brandon Massey, executive director of A Bigger World Foundation, stepped up with an urgent mission: to keep kids engaged and learning during the pandemic’s darkest days.
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Family displaced after apartment fire in ElginJun 19, 2025 11:30 am - A fire damaged an apartment unit at the River’s Landing apartment complex in Elgin Tuesday, displacing one family and causing an estimated $50,000 in damage.
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East Dundee allows golf carts on village streetsJun 19, 2025 11:03 am - Add golf carts to the ways to get around East Dundee. Village trustees have approved the use of golf carts on village streets. The new ordinance takes effect July 1.
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Inclusive playground opens Thursday in MundeleinJun 19, 2025 10:18 am - The Kracklauer Park inclusive playground at Route 45 and Seymour Avenue in Mundelein will open to the public at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 19.
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Run the Runway races June 28 at Chicago Executive AirportJun 19, 2025 10:17 am - Registration is open for the annual Run the Runway events at the Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling.
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Former Bartlett police intern returning as department’s new top copJun 19, 2025 9:38 am - Bartlett has picked Ryan Conway as its new police chief. He will be sworn in July 1, filling the vacancy left in the wake of Geoffrey Pretkelis' retirement.
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With more than 90 beers on tap, Yard House restaurant opening in Vernon HillsJun 19, 2025 9:09 am - Yard House restaurant, touting the world’s largest selection of craft and imported beers on tap and a menu of fan favorite foods with a twist, is opening Sunday in Vernon Hills.
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June is a good time to focus on weeding and mulchingJun 19, 2025 6:28 am - Weeds are thriving in the garden, requiring diligent weeding to prevent annual weeds from setting seed and increasing next year's workload. Also, proper mulching and pruning techniques can improve tree and plant health while enhancing aesthetic appeal.