Buffalo Grove
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Harper College’s ‘Behind the Groove’ exhibit explores music and memoryFeb 17, 2026 6:28 pm - Krista Franklin’s art invites viewers to lean in close and see the seams, the layers and the loving wear that comes with holding things dear. In "Behind the Groove," Franklin’s new exhibition at Harper College, many of those items have to do with music: funk, pop and R&B.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 18-28Feb 17, 2026 6:19 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers, and more.
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First Lava Island indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois set to open in KildeerFeb 17, 2026 10:44 am - The first Lava Island Play Oasis indoor playground/adventure park in Illinois is opening Thursday in the former Best Buy store in Kildeer.
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War or genocide? Schneider and Coghill clash over Israel-Gaza conflictFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and Democratic primary opponent Morgan Coghill are divided on Israel’s military action in Gaza, debating whether it’s a genocide or a war.
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Lake and McHenry health departments launch annual ‘Operation Dropbox’ to support veteransFeb 16, 2026 12:46 pm - The Lake County Health Department has announced its second annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 local veterans and their families, in collaboration with the McHenry County Department of Health.
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New forest preserve honors prairie roots with Mshkodé nameFeb 16, 2026 12:32 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners has officially named a new forest preserve in Winthrop Harbor, acquired in November 2025.
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Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis Presents ‘Mesmerize’Feb 16, 2026 11:40 am - Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis, under the direction of Michelle Carrison and assistant Hannah Vaselaney, will take the stage for their highly anticipated annual dance show, “Mesmerize,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19, 20, and 21
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Vernon Township Mental Health Board awards 17 community grantsFeb 16, 2026 11:28 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board recently awarded $232,200 in community grants, as part of its second round of the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Grants program.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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Girls wrestling: Talented group shines at Schaumburg sectionalFeb 14, 2026 8:49 pm - A roundup of Saturday’s girls wrestling individual sectionals.