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Artists, writers living in Dist. 214 invited to enter Arts Unlimited contestJan 15, 2025 11:13 am - District 214 has announced its call for submissions to the annual Daily Herald and District 214 Arts Unlimited Art and Writing Contest. Submissions will be accepted through March 3.
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Hope’s Front Door enters 25th year prepared to meet many community challengesJan 15, 2025 10:48 am - Hope's Front Door, based in Downers Grove, has seen a 25% rise in clients needing assistance with food, medical care, transportation, and financial literacy programs.
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American Wind Band holds 25th annual scholarship auditions for top band studentsJan 15, 2025 10:47 am - The American Wind Band holds a two-round scholarship audition process for talented teen musicians, awarding up to $1,900 to winners who will perform at the band's April concert.
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Friend-Fest offers family fun at Elgin VineyardJan 15, 2025 10:22 am - Elgin Vineyard Church hosts free Friend-Fest event on Jan. 18 with games, food, and activities for kids through 5th grade.
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‘We've been doing really, really well’: New Vernon Hills pickleball club off to a fast startJan 15, 2025 10:07 am - The end of a free 30-day membership promotion is nearing but given the reception, owners of Ace Pickleball Club of Vernon Hills are confident the early attention will carry over.
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A touch of romance: The James restaurant in Geneva offers a cozy, intimate spot for wining and diningJan 15, 2025 9:56 am - Tucked along Third Street in downtown Geneva is a 128-year-old house that serves as the home of The James. With its dining rooms decorated in different themes and a cozy outdoor dining area, couples could enjoy many romantic dinners here and have a unique experience each time.
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Dining out: Aurora chef competes on ‘Chopped,’ National Pizza Week and moreJan 15, 2025 9:05 am - A chef from Aurora faced the mystery basket on an episode of “Chopped” Tuesday, and we’re deep (dish) into National Pizza week, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 18.
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Stephens named to leadership post in state HouseJan 15, 2025 7:22 am - State Rep. Brad Stephens, a Republican from Rosemont, has been appointed assistant house minority leader for the 104th General Assembly.
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No injuries in Elgin house fire that causes over $200K in damageJan 15, 2025 7:21 am - Nobody was hurt during a fire on the 600 block of Ludlow Avenue in Elgin Monday that caused over $200,000 in fire and smoke damage to a single-family home.
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Pastor dreams of unity, justice in divided nationJan 15, 2025 12:03 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on how this year’s commemoration of MLK Day coincides with the inauguration of our 47th President. And he compares MLK's dream to God's vision for justice and mercy.