All Stories from August 4, 2025 (Change date)
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‘A great opportunity’: High school artists create mural in Elgin through internship programAug 04, 2025 4:18 pm - Three high school artists from Elgin Area School District U46 got a brush with real-world experience this summer via an internship offered through Alignment Collaborative for Education.
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NCAA Tournament staying at 68 teams for 2026Aug 04, 2025 3:22 pm - The NCAA Tournament for men’s and women’s basketball is staying at 68 teams for the 2026 postseason.
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Pedestrian gate construction at Barrington CN crossing back on trackAug 04, 2025 3:12 pm - Work has resumed on pedestrian gates at the Canadian National Railway’s crossing on Main Street near Barrington High School, Barrington officials said.
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South Barrington police release speeding enforcement dataAug 04, 2025 2:49 pm - South Barrington police issued 89 speeding tickets between July 8 and Aug. 1 as part of a focused traffic safety campaign, the department announced Monday.
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Geneva woman running for Republican nomination for state SenateAug 04, 2025 2:48 pm - A Geneva woman is running for the Republican nomination for the 33rd state Senate district.
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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among 124 new laws signed by PritzkerAug 04, 2025 2:20 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last week expand what must be covered by state-regulated insurance plans, require libraries to stock opioid antagonists, and add new training requirements for law enforcement officers, medical professionals and food handlers.
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Live music, games and art at Northbrook Park District’s Party on the GreenAug 04, 2025 2:10 pm - The Northbrook Park District’s Party on the Green will be back in August with live music, an outdoor movie and all sorts of family entertainment, plus a great new feature: an art show focusing on the beauty of Northbrook.
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Village of Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission Honors Al and Donna Kunz with 2025 Dr. Kenneth Hood AwardAug 04, 2025 1:31 pm - The village of Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission has announced that Al and Donna Kunz have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 Dr. Kenneth Hood Award, an annual honor that recognizes exceptional volunteer service on behalf of older adults in the community.
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Music on Maple concerts wrap up season with Relax Your EarsAug 04, 2025 1:13 pm - The Lombard Historical Society presents Relax Your Ears, a duo performing a blend of music on hammered dulcimer, cello, and piano, as the final concert of the Music on Maple Concert series.
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‘Facades’ opens at The Art Center Highland Park Aug. 8Aug 04, 2025 1:09 pm - The Art Center Highland Park, in partnership with Oliva Gallery, announces “Facades,” a powerful new exhibition opening Friday, Aug. 8, that foregrounds three influential voices in contemporary Midwestern art: Nikki Renee Anderson, Aaron Becker, and the late Molly Schiff.