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Construction underway for new Aurora University library/services buildingJul 29, 2025 3:38 pm - Aurora University is building what it calls a “central hub for academic life.” Construction began May 27 on the $39.45 million Learning Commons on the university’s Aurora campus.
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Elgin, LRS to host community recycling event SaturdayJul 29, 2025 3:24 pm - Elgin and Lakeshore Recycling Services will host a community recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Elgin Public Works facility at 1900 Holmes Road.
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Route 14 road closures ahead in BarringtonJul 29, 2025 3:24 pm - Route 14 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Valencia Avenue and Hough Street in Barrington beginning Aug. 4, as part of work to construct an underpass below the Canadian National Railway tracks.
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Lindenhurst hosts food truck extravaganzaJul 29, 2025 3:21 pm - The village of Lindenhurst is coordinating and hosting a food truck extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at village hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.
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Fox River Grove teen accused of DUI in fatal McHenry crash will remain behind barsJul 29, 2025 3:11 pm - An 18-year-old man accused of being intoxicated during a crash that killed two other young people in McHenry has been ordered to be held in jail pending his trial on aggravated DUI charges.
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Why Mundelein is banning public comments on town’s Facebook pageJul 29, 2025 2:48 pm - Under a new policy, people can’t comment on official Mundelein Facebook posts.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Kiddie Academy breaks ground in Vernon HillsJul 29, 2025 1:03 pm - Kiddie Academy, which provides educational child care, recently broke ground on a new franchise location at 320 N. Fairway Lane in Vernon Hills.
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Elgin group releases booklet on business and residential development and growthJul 29, 2025 12:59 pm - A new 12-page informational booklet provides a quick, in-depth look at statistics featuring Elgin’s business, municipal, and residential activity and growth; population and diversity factors; workforce sectors and categories; health care resources and services; and educational institutions.
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Lake Zurich priest again on leave amid child abuse allegationsJul 29, 2025 12:48 pm - A Lake Zurich priest thrice accused — and cleared — of child sexual abuse has been placed on leave by the Archdiocese of Chicago amid new allegations.