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Twelve exotic wines with be at the tasting.
From the community

Posh digs and a history lesson for this year’s Cary Youth Baseball travel-team fundraiser

By Tim Kane | May 11 at 11:45 a.m.

Here’s your chance to mingle at a Great Gatsby party in the swanky and reclusive Trout Valley, on the shores of the Fox River. Sip … Read more ›

Sports
Fox River Grove Middle School 7th Grade Girls Class A State 4th Place Team
From the community

Fox River Grove Middle School 7th Grade Girls take 4th in Class A State Track Meet

By Tom Mollet | May 15 at 9:07 p.m.

The Fox River Grove Middle School 7th Grade Girls rode the outstanding efforts of Annie Psenka to a 4th place finish at the 2012 Class … Read more ›

Entertainment, Family, Seasonal
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Top 10 things to do this weekend

May 16 at 7:41 p.m.

Jeopardy, The Rallye A low-pressure road rallye where you play Jeopardy as you travel the shortcourse. Not a lot of hard rallye gimmicks, but a … Read more ›

News, Sports
Carmel's Megan Paul has the top 2A time in the 400 heading into the state meet. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Area girls track stars looking for state team/individual titles

By Jeff Vorva | May 16 at 3:31 p.m.

Since Evanston went on a four-year tear winning Illinois High School Association Class AA girls track and field state titles from 2003-06, TribLocal area teams … Read more ›

News

Thunderstorms hit Chicago area

May 15 at 7:16 p.m.

Strong thunderstorms expected to pack winds of up to 50 mph were hitting the Chicago area this evening, but are expected to blow through quickly. … Read more ›

News, Sports
Bolingbrook native and Montini and College of DuPage standout Andrew Brauer was one of three outfielders to earn All-Conference honors and has helped Lewis University to the postseason tournament for the first time since 1996. (Photo courtesy of Steve Woltmann)

Area stars lead Lewis to NCAA tourney for first time since 1996

By Jeff Vorva | May 15 at 2:39 p.m.

Lewis University has a rich baseball tradition but has fallen on hard times in recent years. But the Flyers are back to a lofty position … Read more ›

Entertainment, Food and drink
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Come explore the Northern Illinois Wine Trail

May 15 at 12:16 p.m.

For Midwesterners, arriving in wine country means hopping a plane or driving for days. Or does it? In the last two decades, wineries have sprung … Read more ›

News, Travel
Metra riders, many with backpacks and rolling bags, exit trains Friday downtown. Metra is advising passengers on all its lines that they will be subject to screening and restrictions on what they can carry on trains during the NATO summit. (Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune / May 11, 2012)

Metra: Customers will face screenings, searches during NATO summit

May 12 at 12:10 p.m.

Forget that cup of coffee or water bottle. And leave your backpack at home. Those are among the messages Metra is sending to riders who … Read more ›

Schools
Last Year's Mr. CG Showcase
From the community

Cary-Grove’s Mr. CG Showcase this Saturday

By Cary-Grove High School Student Council | May 10 at 5:42 p.m.

This Saturday (5/12), Cary-Grove High School will be hosting for its 5th year in a row the Mr. Cary-Grove Showcase. The contest, focusing around the … Read more ›

Government, News

UPDATE: Fox River Grove water-boil order lifted

By Amanda Marrazzo | May 11 at 6:25 a.m.

Friday morning update: Fox River Grove officials say the water-boil order has been lifted. – Three water main leaks on Wednesday have been repaired, and … Read more ›

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