Mount Prospect Submitted Content
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Mt. Prospect library kicks off year with ‘Giant Book Sale’Jan 10, 2025 7:48 pm - The Friends of the Mt. Prospect Public Library book sale on Jan. 18-19 will have a large selection of donated books, DVDs, and music at bargain prices, including rare and valuable books in the “Goldmine” section.
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‘Death of the Cardinals’: Hey Nonny to reprise show about closing of Arlington High SchoolJan 08, 2025 11:37 am - Why did Arlington High School close in 1984? And what made that closing so painful? And controversial? Those questions will be answered through music, drama and lots of wigs, when Hey Nonny reprises its "Death of the Cardinals" show on Jan. 21 and 22.
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District 214 Community Education’s The Theater Lab Announces Cast for Neil Simon’s “Fools”Jan 08, 2025 10:30 am - The Theater Lab has announced the opening production of its 2024-25 season, the rarely produced “Fools” by Neil Simon.
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Triumphant turnaround: Once denied enlistment, former metalhead becomes National Guard’s top recruiter in IllinoisJan 07, 2025 11:22 am - Francisco Orozco went from an overweight bass player rejected by a recruiter to the top Army National Guard recruiter in Illinois, changing his life and paying it forward.
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Extension offers winter webinars on proper tree care techniquesJan 02, 2025 1:38 pm - Illinois Extension is offering a Community Tree Care Series to teach proper tree care techniques. The program includes online webinars from January to March covering topics like site selection, tree health, pruning, etc.
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St. Emily Catholic School second graders spread holiday cheer with Heartfelt CardsDec 30, 2024 3:37 pm - The spirit of the holiday season came alive at St. Emily Catholic School as Mallory Letica’s second-grade class crafted handmade holiday cards during their class Christmas party for the residents of Alden Des Plaines.
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USDA funds local food waste projectsDec 21, 2024 12:56 am - USDA invests over $7.5 million in 26 projects across 15 states to reduce food waste through composting and waste diversion, supporting climate and food security goals.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2024Dec 15, 2024 4:00 am - Our top images for the month of November in the Daily Herald’s reader photo contest range from the wonders of the world, like the ancient pyramids in Giza or mountain ranges in New Zealand, to the small scenes of beauty found on a city street.
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Buffalo Grove High principal named North Cook Region High School Principal of the YearDec 12, 2024 7:05 pm - Buffalo Grove High School Principal Jeff Wardle has been named the North Cook Region High School Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association. The presti...
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Harper’s Back Porch Revue pays tribute to Jim Croce’s Harper College concert on Dec. 14Dec 09, 2024 4:00 pm - When Jim Croce performed at Harper College in the winter of 1973, the singer-songwriter was on the cusp of superstardom.