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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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Robert Swan, an actor who starred in the films “The Untouchables,” “Hoosiers” and “The Babe,” has died. He was 78. Betty Hoeffner, Swan’s best friend, confirmed to The Times that the actor died in his sleep Wednesday at his Indiana home after a long battle with cancer.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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The bandshell at Crystal Lake Main Beach hosts dozens of events and concerts, a structure made possible by a nonprofit for the Crystal Lake Park District almost 30 years ago. After years of inactivity, the nonprofit shut down in 2021 and another, called the Crystal Lake Parks Initiative Foundation, started up with a newfound energy. Two years later, the foundation is looking to keep that energy alive.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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The fountain in the Van Buren Plaza was shut off for summer construction and will not be turned on again. The downtown Joliet landmark has had its last splash and eventually will be removed completely as a new city square is built and Chicago Street is redesigned. Preparatory work for the project is underway, which led to the fountain being shut off this summer, said city Public Works Director Greg Ruddy. Ruddy said the fountain structure itself will remain for now.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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GURNEE – For more than 20 years, the Gurnee Exchange Club’s Ribfest has been a popular part of the Gurnee Days weekend festival. Starting at noon Aug. 12, the club will be offering barbecue ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and roasted corn, plus a kids’ menu of hot dogs and chips. Diners can choose from a full dinner platter or a la carte items with food service continuing until dusk or until sold out. There also will be a beer tent with service starting at noon.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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Lockport and Homer Glen are set to receive $17.1 million for improvements to local highways, bridges and roads. The two neighboring communities will see more than nine infrastructure projects totaling more than $17.1 million over the next six years, according to a news release from state Sen. Michael E. Hastings.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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ROCK FALLS — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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SYCAMORE – The 66th annual Sycamore Steam Show, hosted by the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, drew a crowd of more than a thousand on the first day of the show, which runs through Sunday. The Northern Illinois Steam Power Club is an organization that seeks to preserve steam power and develop it as an educational hobby for the community. The Sycamore Steam Show is the manifestation of that mission – it’s a testament of steam power’s influence over agricultural communities.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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Viral internet star Lil Tay is not dead, but rather the victim of hackers who posted a phony announcement on her social media pages, according to a new report. The rapper and online sensation emphasized both she and her brother are safe and healthy in a statement to TMZ on Thursday. “I’m completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say,” she said. “It’s been a very traumatizing 24 hours.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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St. Charles Plan Commission members moved to recommend approval of a special use permit for the construction of a new 139 feet Verizon Wireless cell tower on the Volkswagen dealership property on Main Street (Route 64). Doug Dolan, of Dolan Realty Advisors, presented the application request to plan commission members at the Aug. 8 meeting. The company is a commercial real estate firm that works with Verizon Wireless.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
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GURNEE – Gurnee will come together to celebrate the end of summer at the 50th year of Gurnee Days on Aug. 12 and 13. On Saturday, start your morning at 7:30 a.m. with a run or walk at the Gurnee Days Super 70s Fun Run at Hunt Club Park. 10K, 5K run and 2-mile walk options are available for every age and ability level. Race-day registration will be available from 6:15 to 7 a.m. inside Hunt Club Park Community Center. Festival grounds at Viking Park open at noon Aug. 12.
