Arlington Heights
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Kokandy revival of ‘Amélie’ a lovely tribute to kindness, human connection and simple pleasuresAug 06, 2025 5:09 pm - Kokandy Productions’ delicious Chicago-area premiere of the musical “Amélie” stars the beguiling Aurora Penepacker, a Glenview native, as the titular pixie girl and Arlington Heights native Joe Giovannetti as the quirky loner who happens to be her soulmate.
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Local musicians attend prestigious summer music academyAug 06, 2025 2:50 pm - Eight talented young musicians from Chicagoland spent two weeks in Door County, Wisconsin, recently studying at Birch Creek Music Performance Center.
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Harper College says goodbye to storied J TheatreAug 06, 2025 12:55 pm - From Jay Leno and Buddy Guy performances to student love stories, Harper College’s J Theatre leaves behind a rich legacy as it makes way for a new chapter on campus.
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The ‘courageous decision’ that links an Arlington Heights high school to the Hiroshima bombingAug 05, 2025 7:43 pm - The head librarian of John Hersey High School reflects on the significance of the school's namesake and his seminal work, “Hiroshima,” which chronicled the aftermath of the first atomic bomb that was dropped 80 years ago.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 10-16Aug 05, 2025 6:01 pm - Upcoming events like garden tours, plant swaps, talks on trees, flowers, and more. Also info on native plant sales, museum exhibits, and open gardens.
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Arlington Heights trustee launches bid for state Senate seatAug 04, 2025 7:02 pm - Arlington Heights Trustee and Shelter, Inc. CEO Carina Santa Maria is running for the state Senate seat held by Mark Walker, who isn’t seeking reelection next year.
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After nearly seven decades in Arlington Heights, Persin & Robbin moves to Deer ParkAug 04, 2025 5:20 pm - After 67 years serving customers in Arlington Heights, Persin & Robbin Jewelers has officially opened the doors of its new 8,200-square-foot store at the southeast corner of Quentin and Lake-Cook roads in Deer Park. But it is also closing the doors of its Arlington Heights store.
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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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Prospect High School student entrepreneurs shine in national competitionAug 04, 2025 12:22 pm - As part of a national competition, a trio of Prospect High School students recently pitched their product to a panel of investor judges. The panel, in turn, awarded the trio $8,000 to take their breakthrough product to the next level.
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Easterseals ride, festival mark 10 years of supporting adaptive cycling for kidsAug 04, 2025 10:20 am - Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley marks the 10th anniversary of Bike for the Kids, a community festival where riders, teams, and advocates support adaptive biking experiences and pediatric therapies for children with disabilities.