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Students advocate, find shared experiences at annual Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental HealthFeb 18, 2025 3:48 pm - Sophie Dado had a message for everyone in the room at Elgin Community College. She had written down a quote that stuck with her, and she wanted the adults in the room to...
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Dining out: National Margarita Day and suburban restaurant weeksFeb 18, 2025 3:06 pm - The snow outside may suggest otherwise, but Saturday is National Margarita Day and we’ve got specials. There are also restaurant weeks starting in Glen Ellyn and Woodridge.
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McHenry County Board Chair Mike Buehler takes stock of county’s 2024 achievementsFeb 18, 2025 1:06 pm - McHenry County Board Chair Mike Buehler, who just was reelected to a second term in November, recalled some of the largest stories and successes of the year in his recent State of the County address.
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Hot bird news: Unusual sightings, loons coming soon and moreFeb 18, 2025 6:14 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter recaps recent rare bird sightings in Illinois and neighboring states, advises on best places to see spring migrations, and gives updates on bird conservation efforts and events.
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Explore Earth’s wonders and beyond at MCC planetarium showsFeb 17, 2025 9:44 am - The MCC Planetarium offers a series of shows exploring Earth and outer space with a new projection system and surround sound.
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Pastor brings passion to help as new director of PADS of ElginFeb 16, 2025 9:00 pm - Pastor Katie Shaw Thompson of Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren has been named the new executive director of PADS of Elgin.
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'This is a safe environment': Amid fears of deportation sweeps, schools work to protect studentsFeb 13, 2025 3:08 pm - As fears and questions swirl about immigration enforcement, suburban schools are letting students and their families know what their rights are at home and school.
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Kane County youth gather to promote mental health, foster supportive communitiesFeb 12, 2025 7:06 pm - The Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health is an annual event that brings together high school students, counselors, teachers, and county representatives to facilitate student-led conversations on emotional well-being.
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Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcyFeb 12, 2025 4:46 pm - NEW YORK — Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — 26 in Illinois — or more than half its current nationwide fo...
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MCC concert series to feature hits from the ’80s and beyondFeb 12, 2025 1:02 pm - Maureen Christine and Michael Bazan will perform "Music From the 1980s and More" at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium on Feb. 16.