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Severe Storms Possible Friday, Before Weather Dries Out For Weekend
Storms will become more widespread on Friday evening and overnight.

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Storms will become more widespread on Friday evening and overnight.

Check out story times at the Centennial Outdoor Aquatic Center or at various parks this summer.
One of the proposals was for playground redevelopment at Hampton Park.
The increased enforcement started June 21, and will run through the early morning hours of July 8.
The evacuation zone is one mile south of Main Street and 217th, one mile west of Main Street and .25-mile east of Main Street.
Former Mayor Ray Rossi, who served the Village from 1993 to 2005, died on June 25.
The man was also charged with battery and aggravated stalking, among other charges, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.
A new garden, bird inflatables and alley art are among the sights to see in Lockport.
Madison Weil, from Lemont, is a member of the Galaxy Soccer Club 2011 Girls Academy team, which is based out of Naperville.
The project included a new playground, covered seating with solar power charging stations, fitness stations and poured in play surfacing.
The Village said that drivers should expect one lane of Route 53 to close between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the work.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Romeoville.
Chimon Rogers died on June 24, due to a long-term illness, the District said.
The showing of "Wonka" will be rescheduled to a yet to be determined date.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lemont.
The next Party in the Park event will be held July 8 at Lakeview Estates North park.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lockport.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Bolingbrook.
Among other things, the donation will be used for bike racks at Isle a la Cache and Hidden Lakes Trout Farm.
Families will get to see a parade of lights and sirens by the emergency vehicles; and there will also be giveaways and treats.