Carpentersville
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Eagle Scout project restores veterans’ graves at historic Udina CemeterySep 15, 2026 1:47 pm - AJ Early, a Scout with Troop 46 in Lily Lake, led volunteers in cleaning and straightening 10 veterans' headstones at Udina Cemetery Sept. 12 for his Eagle Scout service project. Hampshire High football team players who had just celebrated a big win over Prairie Ridge the night before were among the volunteers.
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Dundee Township Park Board launches executive director searchSep 15, 2026 1:01 pm - The Dundee Township Park Board has fine-tuned its list of qualifications in the search for a new executive director.
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Elgin council seeks 1-year moratorium on data center developmentSep 15, 2026 12:40 pm - Despite not yet receiving any interest in building data centers in Elgin, the city council gave preliminary approval to a one-year moratorium on their development.
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Elgin’s First United Methodist Church repair work finished 18 months after microburstSep 15, 2026 10:39 am - Eighteen months after a microburst ripped off almost half of its copper-shingled roof and damaged its steeple, First United Methodist Church in Elgin is ready to show off its restored building and thank those who helped along the way.
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Join Kane County’s nature education program, now marking its 20th yearSep 15, 2026 10:38 am - Kane County Certified Naturalists celebrates 20 years with their 20th class starting in 2027, offering an award-winning nature education program that teaches conservation, environmental education and community service through classroom learning and field experiences.
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Kane County seeing fewer fatal opioid overdoses, as county prevention efforts continueSep 15, 2026 6:17 am - The number of fatal opioid overdoses among Kane County residents declined again in 2025, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Dining out: 79¢ pork chop or prime rib sandwich at Perry’s, pumpkin season at STK Steakhouse and moreSep 14, 2026 5:46 pm - Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille is bringing back its #FlashbackFriday during which you could get a 79-cent lunch. Plus, there are new savory and sweet pumpkin dishes and cocktails at STK, a new happy hour at Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Oak Brook and more.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 14-26Sep 14, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Little City’s horticulture program or how hydrangeas change color. Also, listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Regional talent pipeline: Students advance from ECC to NIU engineering degrees while gaining industry experienceSep 14, 2026 12:27 am - Joseph Rayner advanced from a teenage manufacturing intern to an application engineer at Assurance Technologies Inc. in Elgin, completing his path from Elgin Community College to Northern Illinois University's mechanical engineering program while gaining hands-on experience in various technical roles.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaignSep 13, 2026 10:51 am - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans by making a forceful argument that he deserves four more years in City Hall to try to entrench his progressive agenda.