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‘I feel like my brother has been neglected’: Questions linger one year after deadly mass shootingJun 17, 2024 4:58 pm - One year after his brother died during a mass shooting near Willowbrook, Darren Meadows is still searching for answers. A crowded Juneteenth celebration turned chaotic wh...
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Groundbreaking Wednesday for inclusive Mundelein parkJun 17, 2024 4:54 pm - The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for an inclusive park project at Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave. in Mundelein. An inclusi...
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Hunger Resource Network surpasses fundraising goal at annual luncheonJun 17, 2024 3:50 pm - The recent Hunger Resource Network (HRN) annual luncheon exceeded its fundraising goal, enabling the nonprofit organization to continue to distribute 240,000 pounds of frozen chicken annually throughout the Chicago area.
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Spotlight: ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ musical premieres at GoodmanJun 17, 2024 2:52 pm - The musical adaptation of the New York Times bestseller “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” premieres at Goodman Theatre, while Drury Lane revives the jolly jukebox tuner “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”
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Bicyclist killed when hit by car on North Avenue in Villa ParkJun 17, 2024 2:25 pm - A 29-year-old man was killed Saturday night when the bicycle he was riding on North Avenue in Villa Park was struck by a vehicle, police said.
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Route 31 closure in Geneva extendedJun 17, 2024 2:25 pm - The closure of the Route 31 underpass in Geneva for rail line expansion has been extended, due to issues with moving utilities.
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Barrington village manager gets 12.5% pay hikeJun 17, 2024 2:21 pm - Barrington village board members have voted to give Village Manager Scott Anderson a raise. The 12.5% increase boosted Anderson’s base pay to $225,000. In addition, he r...
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Go fishing with Mundelein policeJun 17, 2024 2:15 pm - The Mundelein Police Department’s annual Cops N Bobbers fishing derby is set for July 13. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple ...
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Legos resale store opening in Algonquin; ‘passion project’ for McHenry familyJun 17, 2024 2:06 pm - Thousands of Lego kits, pieces and miniature figures fill up the shelves at the new Bricks and Minifigs store in Algonquin owned by McHenry-based couple Julie and Todd Krater.
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St. Charles Trading Inc. celebrates 40th year in the food industryJun 17, 2024 1:30 pm - St. Charles Trading Inc., a supplier, distributor, and manufacturer in the food industry, is celebrating its 40th anniversary on July 23, 2024.