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Nightmare on Chicago Street returns to Elgin Friday as two-night eventOct 14, 2026 11:38 am - Elgin’s annual zombie-themed Nightmare on Chicago Street event returns for its 14th year Friday, this time as a two-night event with three national touring musical acts performing Friday.
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Naperville Park District offering survey about programming for adults 50 and overOct 14, 2026 11:34 am - The Naperville Park District is inviting adults ages 50 and over to take an online survey on active adult programming.
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Dream come true: Steppenwolf Theatre premieres Barrington writer’s new playOct 14, 2026 10:59 am - Barrington playwright Stephanie Alison Walker says Steppenwolf Theatre producing her latest play, “Adirondack Chair Circle,” is like a dream come true.
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Don’t be a bad manager: Effective leadership is taught, learned, practiced and honedOct 14, 2026 10:31 am - “People join organizations and leave managers.” This adage is a documented fact that’s lamented by organizational leaders, discussed at training courses, and referenced by HR professionals when discussing employee turnover.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by car in WheelingOct 14, 2026 9:55 am - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Wheeling, authorities said.
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Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health announce plans to mergeOct 14, 2026 9:51 am - Two major Chicago area hospital systems – Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health – announced plans Wednesday to merge, a union that would create one of the largest health systems in Illinois.
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Walgreens-anchored downtown Naperville property sells for $7.25 million; few short-term changes expectedOct 14, 2026 9:22 am - A property anchored by a Walgreens drugstore in downtown Naperville and previously floated as an opportunity for new mixed-use retail and residential development has a new owner.
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‘Passion and heart’: Music instructor at Schaumburg’s dual-language Dooley School among Suburbs’ Top TeachersOct 14, 2026 8:37 am - Though not a Japanese speaker herself, music teacher Rhonda Conrad feels a responsibility to include Japanese songs in almost every singing concert she plans at Dooley School in Schaumburg.
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Chamber leaders in the Tri-Cities reimagine their missionOct 14, 2026 5:15 am - Local chambers of commerce have evolved from traditional membership offices into sophisticated support organizations that help businesses navigate digital technologies such as AI, connect with customers and adapt to changing markets.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 14, 2026 5:00 am - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.