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Start Planning Your Thanksgiving Feast with Ream’s Meat Market

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food, and the secret to a memorable holiday meal is planning ahead! This year, make your Thanksgiving preparations easier by visiting Ream’s Meat Market in Elburn, where quality meats and delicious selections can help make your holiday...

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Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Sterling football’s Brady Berlin

Name: Brady BerlinSchool: SterlingSport: FootballYear: SeniorWhy he was selected: Berlin threw for 294 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-7 win over Rock Island as Sterling won a share of the Western Big 6 Conference title with Moline. He has thrown for 1,913 yards with 21 touchdowns, both...

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Former Waukegan alderman pleads guilty to forgery, official misconduct

A former Waukegan alderman has pleaded guilty to felony forgery and official misconduct charges after prosecutors said he concealed his status as an elected official on liquor and video gaming license applications.Investigation into liquor, gaming applicationsRoudell Kirkwood, who represented...

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Drive thru pork chop barbecue at Mendota Civic Center

Hump day dinner is solved for Mendota residents.Mendota Area Senior Services, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring a pork chop barbecue from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Mendota Civic Center.For $17, customers can get two barbecue pork chops, potato salad, baked beans, a roll...

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Toby Moore: Exploring the spooky legacy of a man who defied time

The Count of St. Germain died in 1784. It would be great if the stories about him stopped there.But apparently, eternal retirement wasn’t for him.The man behind the legend was real. In 18th century Europe, he moved among royalty, played music, experimented with alchemy and remained a...

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5 Things to Do: Barnyard Trick-or-Treat at Primrose Farm, Foreigner tribute concert & more Halloween fun

Barnyard Trick-or-Treat (St. Charles): Bring your kids ages 2-10 in their costumes for Halloween fun at Primrose Farm for Barnyard Trick-or-Treat. The event will have games, treats and a chance to visit the farm’s resident animals. Register for a morning session from 10-11:30 a.m. or an afternoon...

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Johnny's Blitz Bar & Grill in Westmont, a tribute to Muddy Waters' blues legacy.

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Keeping the Blues Alive in the Hometown of a Legend

In the heart of Westmont, where the echoes of blues legends once filled the air, Johnny’s Blitz Bar & Grill stands as a vibrant tribute to the enduring musical legacy of Muddy Waters. Owner John Dasoqi, a lifelong blues enthusiast, has transformed his passion into a lively gathering place that...

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Finding the Right Fit: Independent Living Options at Oak Crest in DeKalb

Choosing a retirement community is an important decision, and finding the right living space can make the transition more comfortable. At Oak Crest Retirement Center in DeKalb, independent living residents can choose between apartments and duplex homes, each offering distinct advantages depending...

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Antique firearm discharges at Wheaton event space, prompting police response

A large police response was initiated Tuesday night after an antique firearm discharged at a suburban Wheaton event space. According to officials at Wheaton Yard, the firearm fell off a chair at the restaurant and event space during a gathering on Tuesday night, and when it hit the floor the weapon...

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