Elk Grove Village Submitted Content
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Des Plaines earns spot on national ‘Best Places to Live’ listMay 21, 2025 12:51 pm - Des Plaines has earned national recognition, ranking among the Top 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. and landing at Number 10 in Illinois, according to the newest list from U.S. News & World Report. Backed by strong marks in resident income and housing affordability, the distinction positions Des Plaines as one of Illinois’ most livable and forward-moving communities.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.
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The Lodge Foundation unveils state-of-the-art theater at historic Elgin landmarkMay 20, 2025 5:49 pm - A $2.6 million transformation brings new life to the former Elgin Elks Lodge, expanding access to local arts. The Lodge Foundation hosts an opening night performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” produced by point2point productions.
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Maryville Crisis Nursery to host Family Health & Safety Fair June 14May 20, 2025 2:37 pm - Maryville Crisis Nursery will host its first Family Health and Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the Maryville Youth Center, located at 5022 W. Madison St., Chicago.
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Pedal power: Schaumburg gears up for a month of biking funMay 20, 2025 2:20 pm - Schaumburg encourages biking in June with events like a police-escorted tour, business and family challenges to record miles, and a Bike to Metra Day.
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Schaumburg announces Main Stage entertainment for 2025 SeptemberfestMay 20, 2025 2:20 pm - The village of Schaumburg has announced Septemberfest’s main stage entertainment lineup with Danny Seraphine & CTA, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer and Sister Hazel scheduled to perform as headliners of the popular three-day festival that will be taking place Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
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Be the light a child needs; join Maryville at Offshore May 28May 20, 2025 1:24 pm - The Maryville Crisis Nursery invites the public to help "Light Up a Child’s Life" at its annual fundraiser on Wednesday, May 28, at Offshore, Navy Pier in Chicago.
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Harper College breaks ground on Business and Social Sciences BuildingMay 19, 2025 1:52 pm - Harper College hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Business and Social Sciences Building. The 92,380-square-foot-facility will provide flexible learning environments for students and expand the Palatine campus with upgraded features – including a 300-seat theater/auditorium, the Early Childhood Laboratory School and Harper’s first moot courtroom.
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Paint-A-Thon applications due July 1 for Elk Grove TownshipMay 19, 2025 12:00 pm - Elk Grove Township has to announced its participation in the 2025 Community Paint-A-Thon, now in its 38th year, that provides free exterior home painting services for seniors, veterans and residents with disabilities who meet income eligibility requirements.
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Des Plaines residents and Zanies raise funds for local causeMay 12, 2025 2:39 pm - Zanies Comedy Club and the Whalen family are celebrating the seventh year of working together to raise money to support the Des Plaines Community Foundation at Standup for Des Plaines VII, a special comedy night benefit Wednesday, May 14.