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‘It’s the emphasis on mysticism and prayer’: Suburban Greek Orthodox churches mark Easter amid membership boom

‘It’s the emphasis on mysticism and prayer’: Suburban Greek Orthodox churches mark Easter amid membership boom

The pews at various suburban Greek Orthodox churches are bursting at the seams this Easter Sunday amid a surge in new members that leaders attribute to grassroots efforts and post-pandemic outreach.

 
‘This group made it happen’: Firefighting training center 25 years in the making opens at Harper College

‘This group made it happen’: Firefighting training center 25 years in the making opens at Harper College

Harper College in Palatine has opened a $9.3 million firefighter training center featuring a four-story burn tower - a project that fulfills a 25-year dream for Northwest suburban fire departments.

 
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US and Iran hold historic talks in Pakistan on war’s fragile ceasefire

US and Iran hold historic talks in Pakistan on war’s fragile ceasefire

The United States and Iran began historic face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week.

 
Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.

 
5-story apartment-commercial plan for Fox River Grove advances: ‘Never would have imagined’

5-story apartment-commercial plan for Fox River Grove advances: ‘Never would have imagined’

The mixed-use development planned for the vacant block along Route 14 in Fox River Grove is one step closer to breaking ground after planning and zoning commissioners gave the plan a thumbs-up.

 
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McDonald’s in Crystal Lake to be torn down, rebuilt

McDonald’s in Crystal Lake to be torn down, rebuilt

The Crystal Lake McDonald’s is getting a fresh start with a new building and a reconfigured site to improve traffic.

 
Man charged in hit-and-run crash in Batavia

Man charged in hit-and-run crash in Batavia

A North Aurora man has been charged in a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian in downtown Batavia, police said.

 
Several major Kane Co. to undergo bridge inspections week of April 13, traffic delays expected

Several major Kane Co. to undergo bridge inspections week of April 13, traffic delays expected

Several roadway lanes will be closed across Kane County starting April 13 as construction crews inspect bridges on several major traffic routes. The work is expected to cause traffic delays.

 
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Everything Expo in Lake Zurich offers ‘perfect opportunity’ for small businesses

Everything Expo in Lake Zurich offers ‘perfect opportunity’ for small businesses

Live entertainment including dance demonstrations and a reptile show combined with vendors from 60 local business and organizations at the Everything Expo at the Folglia YMCA in Lake Zurich Saturday.

 
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program

Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program

A lack of domestic workforce participation in agriculture pushes Illinois farmers to employ foreign workers through the temporary H-2A non-immigrant visa program. Illinois’ employment of farmers through the visa program has grown rapidly, filling 4,488 positions in 2025.

 

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