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Easter · ChicagoFollowing a quiet Thursday, rain chances ramp up again later Friday and at times over the Easter weekend into early next week
Cumulative rain totals of 1.50” to 2.00” possible NOTE: A typical 7-day period this time of year, on average, sees about 0.64” It was a wintry-level chill Wednesday morning While it was chilly across the Chicago area, even colder weather was observed to the west and northwest where a late-season snow cover enhanc…See the Story
Sunshine returns Thursday; low pressure arrives late Friday bringing showers and possible t-storms
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Easter · IllinoisThere are more opportunities to collect prizes and visit with the Easter bunny. The Princeton Theater Group/Festival 56 will present the STEAM Irish Quartet. Jon Rian will perform 7 p.m. Saturday at the Barrel Society, 930 N. Main St., Princeton.See the Story
Local Scene: More Easter adventures set before the holiday in the Illinois Valley
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Illinois · IllinoisA man is in police custody and was being questioned Wednesday afternoon, according to Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd. She said one of the people who was wounded remained in critical condition, and the other victims were in stable condition. On Sunday, a Walmart employee in Rockford was stabbed to death.See the Story
Four killed in US stabbing spree
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Illinois · IllinoisThe La Salle Public Library will offer free ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses to individuals and organizations for viewing the total solar eclipse April 8.Regular sunglasses cannot protect eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. Only special eclipse glasses can provide for safe viewing. Each pair of glasses comes with a DIY carrying case/instructions and a bookmark to the library's Program Portal.See the Story
La Salle library offers ISO-certified free solar eclipse glasses
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DeKalb · DeKalbThe Founders Memorial Library escalators are turned off to prevent further mechanical damage. An outside electrical contractor will be hired to look further into the damage done by the power failure. Other mechanical issues will also be investigated before a cost estimate can be reached. The library was recently voted Best Place to Study in the Best of Dekalb 2024 edition.See the Story
What’s up with: Founders Memorial Library escalator’s
DeKalb · DeKalbGSRC and CWGS host relaxation event for transgender people. Transgender Day of Remembrance is held each year on Nov. 20 to bring awareness to deaths of transgender people due to anti-trans violence. (Sam Dion | Northern Star) March 28, 2024: GSRC andCWGS host Relaxation Day.See the Story