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Derecho topples Wheaton church steeple, causes other damage across suburbs
Aug 10, 2020 9:13 PM - A rare derecho swept across the Midwest on Monday, causing widespread property damage and leaving tens of thousands without power. Some of the most dramatic damage in the suburbs was sustained by the iconic white steeple atop College Church in Wheaton. -
Northern Illinois Hosta Society hosts online auction and plant sale Aug. 26-30
Aug 10, 2020 5:05 PM - Hostas and other shade plants will be the main attraction at the Northern Illinois Hosta Society online auction Aug. 26-30. "The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated that we cancel our previously scheduled live auction and now you can bid on plants from the comfort of your home," said Mark Rekoske, event chair. -
A message to fall sports student-athletes: Have fun, and be safe
Aug 10, 2020 4:01 PM - As high school fall sports officially began practicing on Monday, the most important things for student-athletes to remember are to have fun and be safe.
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South Hart Road targeted for reopening by Aug. 17 in BarringtonAug 10, 2020 2:04 PM - Reopening of South Hart Road in Barrington is expected by Aug. 17.
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Free Rolling Meadows COVID-19 testing site relocates to Arlington International RacecourseAug 10, 2020 8:44 AM - Free Rolling Meadows COVID-19 testing site relocates to Arlington International Racecourse New Arlington Heights testing site to open Aug. 10
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What remote learning will look like this school year
Aug 8, 2020 5:59 PM - Kitchen tables and family dens will serve as desks and classrooms as many suburban districts begin the school year remotely starting this week with Chromebooks and iPads bridging the divide between students and teachers. -
Mark your calendar: 19 events to celebrate the 19th Amendment, honoring 100 years of women's right to vote
Aug 9, 2020 10:49 AM - Aug. 26 will mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Here are some related events taking place throughout the suburbs -- and virtually -- to commemorate this milestone. -
Women's Vote 100 Evanston to hold voting rights symposium
Aug 7, 2020 6:27 PM - One hundred years after the 19th Amendment affirmed women's right to vote in the United States, many voting rights issues have become even more pressing. Women's Vote 100 Evanston will offer events to mark the centennial and examine barriers to voting that still exist. -
United Way of Greater McHenry County honors Follett School Solutions with Trailblazer Award
Aug 7, 2020 4:12 PM - The United Way of Greater McHenry County has presented its 2019-20 Trailblazer Award to Follett School Solutions in McHenry. The honor, virtually presented as part of the nonprofit organization's 2020 Campaign Awards, highlights a local company (or individual) that has helped raise the awareness of United Way to a whole new level. "Follett has truly stepped up the past three years, growing its campaign from $4,000 to $40,000," said Carole Peters, executive director, United Way of Greater McHenry County. "From pop-up fundraisers offered at all shifts, to hosting team huddles about the valuable services available in our county, Follett diligently focuses on making a difference. They have chosen to do a dollar-for-dollar match of all money raised for United Way. They are blazing a trail for others to follow." -
Learn about 'Women Who Built Illinois' project Aug. 13Aug 7, 2020 11:57 AM - On Thursday, Aug. 13, the American Institute of Architects Chicago, AIA Illinois, and Landmarks Illinois are hosting "Women Who Built Illinois," a statewide town hall focused on the women who built and continue to build our state.
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