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Libraries pay more for e-books than consumers. State lawmakers are trying to change thatOct 01, 2026 6:01 pm - Patrons borrowing an e-book or a digital audiobook from their local library may not realize that libraries pay four or five times more for those materials than the average consumer.
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‘A legacy of stability, growth and dedication’: Vernon Area library mourns loss of board presidentSep 29, 2026 4:49 pm - The Vernon Area Public Library District community is mourning the loss of board President Marc Fenton, 73, a longtime Buffalo Grove resident, who died Sept. 24.
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St. Charles Sunday concert series begins with classical guitaristSep 23, 2026 5:13 pm - On Oct. 4, St. Charles Public Library launches its Sunday Concert Series with classical guitarist Brad Conroy performing works by Regondi, Albeniz, Granados, and premiering a new piece by Eduardo Morales-Caso.
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Fall Fest returns to the Lisle Library District Sept. 25Sep 22, 2026 2:39 pm - The Lisle Library District will host its annual Fall Fest on Friday, Sept. 25. The free outdoor event features an inflatable obstacle course, farm animal petting zoo, cider donuts, pumpkin decorating contest, fall photo booth, and seasonal reading recommendations from librarians.
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Two promoted to new deputy director roles at Schaumburg LibrarySep 20, 2026 3:11 pm - The Schaumburg Township District Library has promoted Stephanie Driscoll to deputy director of public services and Amy Prochot to deputy director of operations.
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Naperville Public Library seeking 8% budget increase in 2027Sep 19, 2026 10:55 am - Naperville Public Library’s proposed 2027 operating budget calls for an 8.11% spending increase — about $1.5 million more than this year and the largest increase in the last five years.
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Midterm elections bring wave of referendums to suburban votersSep 19, 2026 10:14 am - A slew of measures to increase property taxes to fund school renovations, library expansions and other projects are among the referendums suburban voters will consider when they head to the polls this fall.
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Two candidate forums canceled after Crespo, Bean cite scheduling conflictsSep 18, 2026 10:04 am - Democratic state Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates cited an out-of-town family issue as the reason for canceling his attendance at a Saturday candidate forum with Republican challenger Ralph Black of Hanover Park for the 44th District state House seat at the Schaumburg Township District Library in Schaumburg.
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Meet with congressional staffer at Wheeling library on Oct. 1Sep 18, 2026 9:47 am - A staffer from U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s office will be at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling on Oct. 1.
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Des Plaines Public Library book sale starts Sept. 25Sep 17, 2026 6:33 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library’s Friends of the Library group will hold its annual used book sale Sept. 25-27.
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