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Barrington student takes top prize in national Think the Vote ContestJun 21, 2025 12:16 am - Barrington High School student Isra Khan won the grand prize in the national Think the Vote contest for her well-researched contribution on expanding access to voting.
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Motor Werks hosts summer dog adoption events for Animal House ShelterJun 21, 2025 12:02 am - Motor Werks partners with Animal House Shelter for dog adoption events, serving as donation location and giving $250 per adopted dog to support the shelter's mission.
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Elk Grove puts the brakes on kids riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streetsJun 20, 2025 6:31 pm - Elk Grove Village is banning minors without driver’s licenses from riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streets starting July 1. Officials cited safety concerns. “It is a risk,” said Mayor Craig Johnson. “It’s especially a risk for children.”
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Geneva garbage prices increasing July 1Jun 20, 2025 6:07 pm - The price of Geneva’s garbage collection will increase July 1.
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Batavia garbage pickup set earlier due to heatJun 20, 2025 6:05 pm - Garbage will be picked up an hour earlier Monday and Tuesday in Batavia, due to warmer weather
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes acclaimed conductor Elizabeth PetersonJun 20, 2025 6:04 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band performs a concert on June 26, conducted by guest Elizabeth Peterson. The concert features works depicting landscapes like “Colorado Peaks” and “Cape Breton Postcard.”
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Home turf: New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin returns to St. Charles to teach kids about footballJun 20, 2025 5:37 pm - Tyler Nubin, the current New York Giants safety and former St. Charles North High School star, returned Friday to his alma mater stadium in St. Charles to host a three-day football camp with the hope of spreading his love of football. His focus is to introduce kids to the sport.
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Townhouse development near Naperville school gets plan commission OKJun 20, 2025 5:36 pm - Naperville’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a proposed townhouse complex over some objections from neighbors.
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Elmhurst AAUW sale to feature thousands of used books, musicJun 20, 2025 4:43 pm - AAUW Elmhurst is holding its used book sale June 26-29. Thousands of books and more for sale to fund scholarships and programs for women.
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Mainstreet Realtors: Buyer demand holds strong as suburban home prices hit new highsJun 20, 2025 4:22 pm - The Chicago area’s suburban housing market is heating up again, with more homes under contract in May, even as prices continue to increase. Pending sales rose in both the detached and attached markets, signaling strong buyer interest.