Hampshire
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Four people taken the hospital after head-on crash in HampshireMay 14, 2025 10:16 pm - Four people were taken to the hospital after a serious car crash in Hampshire on Wednesday, officials said. The head-on crash happened on Illinois Route 72 near its intersection with New Lebanon Road just before 4 p.m., according to a statement from the Hampshire Fire Protection District.
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$500K project cleans up Geneva Creek, restores GrottoMay 14, 2025 9:58 pm - The historic Geneva Grotto on public land was restored after years of disrepair. Nearby Geneva Creek was also stabilized after erosion, overgrowth and pollution issues. The area is now a peaceful spot for reflection.
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ECC to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 17May 14, 2025 12:31 pm - Elgin Community College will recognize the spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Student speakers, one from South Africa and another with cerebral palsy, will share their unique journeys.
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End of an era: Chief’s retirement ends family legacy of fire service that began in 1931May 11, 2025 9:00 pm - The Herrmann family has dedicated over 100 years to the fire service in Hampshire, but Chief Trevor Herrmann's retirement on May 16 will end their multi-generational streak.
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8 injured in 2-vehicle crash Friday on I-90; 1 sent to Elgin hospitalMay 10, 2025 2:42 pm - About midnight Friday authorities said there was a two-vehicle crash westbound on I-90 just west of Harmony Road in McHenry County.
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‘Education and enforcement’: Why you can expect to see more police on Route 59 todayMay 09, 2025 5:30 am - Police departments across the suburbs — from Wauconda up north to Naperville down south and nearly everywhere in between — are teaming up for a regional traffic safety initiative all day Friday along the Route 59 corridor.
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Batavia Depot Museum marks 50 years since opening in restored train stationMay 09, 2025 5:00 am - In 1973, Batavia's train depot was moved to its current location, sparking redevelopment. Its 50th anniversary as the Batavia Depot Museum is celebrated in a new exhibit about the depot's history.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank names new chief philanthropy officerMay 08, 2025 11:03 pm - Colleen Ahearn was appointed as chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank, leading fundraising, marketing, and volunteer engagement efforts across a 13-county service area.
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A record-breaking day at Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/WalkMay 08, 2025 6:37 pm - Over 1,600 participants gathered at Cantigny Park in Wheaton for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual Fight Hunger 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on May 3.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2025May 08, 2025 7:57 am - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for April capture the beauty of the natural world, from the Arizona desert, all the way to a remote South Atlantic island.