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Former Arlington Heights priest, archdiocese leader dies at 87Sep 02, 2026 1:37 pm - The Rev. Gerard T. Broccolo, former pastor of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights and leader of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Divine Worship, died last month at 87, the archdiocese announced Wednesday.
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Oak Brook celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with music, drones, and fireworksSep 02, 2026 1:25 pm - On Sept. 12, the village of Oak Brook is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with a community celebration. It features tribute bands including Rearview performing Pearl Jam songs and Funky Monks playing Red Hot Chili Peppers music.
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Lombard marks 25 years since 9/11 with remembrance ceremony and blood driveSep 02, 2026 1:00 pm - Lombard will hold a remembrance ceremony to mark 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Friday, Sept. 11. As part of the observance, the village encourages community members to join in the We Remember Blood Drive on Sept. 8.
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Wauconda to honor 25th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremonySep 02, 2026 11:06 am - Wauconda will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with a ceremony featuring honor guard presentations, wreath laying by police and fire chiefs, remarks from Fire Chief Curt Hanselman, and a moment of silence.
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Batavia club to host Viking lawn game state tournamentSep 02, 2026 10:57 am - The Energy City Kubb club is hosting a state championship Saturday for the Viking lawn game called kubb, and invites newcomers to learn how to play.
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Elgin to hold Patriot Day ceremony marking 25th anniversary of 9/11Sep 02, 2026 10:46 am - Elgin will hold a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 at city hall to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, featuring prayers from police and fire chaplains, honor guard presentations, and the national anthem performed by Larkin High School vocalists.
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Ever-timely epic: Elgin’s Janus Theatre revives ‘An Iliad’Sep 02, 2026 10:38 am - Ten years after Janus Theatre Company staged “An Iliad,” director Sean Hargadon revisits the play adapted from Homer’s epic poem, this time with an all-female cast.
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The heat is on: Angry Chickz brings Nashville hot chicken to Aurora Friday with first Illinois locationSep 02, 2026 10:35 am - Angry Chickz, a Nashville hot chicken concept from Los Angeles, is bringing the heat to Aurora with its first Illinois location.
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Tiles and smiles: Mah-jongg group settles in at Vernon Hills restaurantSep 02, 2026 10:11 am - Mah-jongg swept the nation in the 1920s. Now five women in their 70s are carrying the tradition into the 2020s at a Vernon Hills restaurant. For several years, the five longtime friends have claimed a corner of the City Works Eatery and Pour House every Wednesday.
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For one last time, couple welcomes four-legged phenoms to NapervilleSep 02, 2026 10:00 am - Naperville couple Tom and Chris Wehrli are directing the Ashley Whippet K-9 Frisbee World Championships one last time Saturday and Sunday in Naperville.