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Crystal Lake District 47, teachers approve contract with ‘new money’ for salaries at 19.5% over four years
Oct 23, 2024 12:17 pm - After a year of negotiations, Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 and its teachers union have approved a new contract and avoided a strike.
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St. Sophia’s to hold fall Greek food fest to benefit hurricane recoveryOct 23, 2024 11:57 am - St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin will hold a fall Greek food fest on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, with proceeds going to hurricane relief efforts.
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‘I love the spirit of it’: Elburn family converts property to haunted house every year
Oct 23, 2024 11:31 am - The Kamme-O-Circus haunted house in Elburn has been bringing thrills and chills to the community for years, and its owners expect to see the biggest turnout ever this year.
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Free basketball skills clinic SaturdayOct 23, 2024 11:17 am - The Gurnee Park District in collaboration with Warren Township High School’s girls basketball team is hosting a free skills clinic from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the ...
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Lakemoor man charged with drug-induced homicideOct 23, 2024 10:49 am - A Lakemoor man has been charged with drug-induced homicide in the February death of a 23-year-old woman in unincorporated Spring Grove.
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District 211 remembers former superintendent Dick Kolze who led during ‘70s and ‘80sOct 23, 2024 10:12 am - Richard “Dick” Kolze, who joined Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 in 1957 before leading it as superintendent from 1970 to 1990, has died at the age of 94.
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Elgin teen fatally shot before Lil Durk concert had plans to open his own auto shop
Oct 23, 2024 9:18 am - Jesse Kendall, a high school senior who was fatally shot Sunday while on his way to a Lil Durk concert, had dreams of opening up his own automotive shop after college.
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Geneva Masonic Lodge to mark 170 years with open house
Oct 22, 2024 9:04 pm - As the Geneva Masonic Lodge No. 139 marks its 170th year this month, members will host an open house for the public after a Geneva Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Friday, Oct. 25, at 10 S. Second St., Geneva.
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Continuing long records of public service cited by candidates for Lake County Board District 5Oct 22, 2024 8:04 pm - Republican incumbent J. Kevin Hunter, who is seeking reelection to represent District 5 on the Lake County Board, is being challenged by Democrat Michael Conway, an attorney and Lake Villa District 41 school board president.
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Elk Grove Village gambling café cited for selling alcohol to minorOct 22, 2024 7:39 pm - A gambling café in Elk Grove Village was cited Tuesday for selling alcohol to a minor during a recent undercover police department sting.