Carpentersville
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The Biz Week That Was: 5 years since Arlington Park racetrack closed, Toys R Us making comeback, and town center sale are among the highlightsSep 25, 2026 2:50 pm - ‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacy Much of the attention surrounding the barren 326 acres at Euclid Ave...
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Local theater groups unite to support Elgin PADS for World Homeless DaySep 25, 2026 12:41 pm - In early October, two theater productions in Elgin are supporting PADS homeless services, with director Pat Henderson leading both “From Dust” at The Lodge and “Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life” at Habitat for Humanity.
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‘Designed for the future’: Elgin Community College celebrates opening of new Manufacturing and Technology CenterSep 25, 2026 12:20 pm - Elgin Community College celebrated the opening of its new $88 million, 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center Thursday.
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Elgin’s first solar farm now operating at Bowes and Nolan roadsSep 25, 2026 11:18 am - A ribbon-cutting event was held Thursday for a solar farm operating in Elgin. Cultivate Power owns and operates the facility.
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Carpentersville’s 2nd recreational pot dispensary to offer drive-throughSep 25, 2026 10:59 am - A cannabis dispensary that’s soon to open in a former Carpentersville restaurant on Randall Road will have a drive-through lane.
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Why Elgin wants to put a roundabout at Larkin Avenue and Airlite StreetSep 25, 2026 10:47 am - Elgin plans to replace the intersection at Larkin Avenue and South Airlite Street with a roundabout to help traffic flow and eliminate the complicated traffic signals that can be difficult to use.
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West Dundee candy shop owner hoping Facebook can help him sell businessSep 25, 2026 10:10 am - After having his business listed with a real estate broker for a year and not finding a buyer, Around the Corner Candy owner Bill Apostol has turned to Facebook as a way to sell his West Dundee business.
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Schmit: Are football coaching ‘dinosaurs’ becoming extinct?Sep 24, 2026 1:44 pm - Kevin Schmit: It takes dedication to enjoy the rare air of a coaching dinosaur.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsSep 24, 2026 12:37 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens 77th season with Tchaikovsky, Copland and StravinskySep 23, 2026 6:31 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's 77th season opens Oct. 10-11 with Copland's Four Dance Episodes from “Rodeo,” Stravinsky's Symphony in Three Movements, and Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring pianist Drew Petersen.