West Dundee
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Boys track: Metea Valley track sectional advances many to stateMay 16, 2024 10:56 pm - As Barrington junior Joe Bregenzer flew out to a 70-meter lead in the 3,200-meter run it was clear that as he said later, “I’m here to win.” The spirit was catching. At T...
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 16, 2024 6:19 am - As the growing season begins, farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Girls soccer: St. Edward’s season ends in regional finalMay 15, 2024 9:18 pm - Richmond-Burton senior midfielder Jordan Otto doesn’t take any of her team’s accomplishments for granted. Last week, the Rockets defeated Johnsburg in the Kishwaukee Rive...
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Dining out: New restaurants, make your own Bloody Mary bar and moreMay 15, 2024 10:58 am - We’ve got a bunch of new spots for you to try out in the coming weeks, including outposts from acclaimed chefs Rick Bayless and Paul Virant.
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Elgin YWCA recognizes 2024 Leader Luncheon recipientsMay 14, 2024 11:20 pm - More than 425 community members attended the 40th annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards at The Seville in Streamwood on Thursday, May 9. Leader Luncheon general chair ...
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Things to do May 17-23: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Aurora Greek Fest, Wanda Sykes and moreMay 13, 2024 11:14 pm - Mark your calendars for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest and Aurora Greek Fest and performances by Wanda Sykes, WAR’s 50th Anniversary Tour, the Decemberists and more happening this week.
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Former student arrested at Jacobs High School amid reports of ‘concerning’ videoMay 13, 2024 3:18 pm - A 14-year-old boy was arrested Monday at Jacobs High School in Algonquin after students reported the teen had posted a video on social media in which he was seen displayi...
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50 years and counting for the Village Squire in West DundeeMay 13, 2024 7:56 am - A community fixture in West Dundee is marking a half century of hospitality at the corner of Washington and Second Street downtown this month. The Village Squire is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being “a good place to be since 1974.”
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Powerlifting isn’t sanctioned the by IHSA, but that isn’t stopping powerlifters from preparing for state meetMay 11, 2024 2:46 pm - Maine West junior Adam Salinas pictured himself competing with some of Illinois’ best high school powerlifters. But a year ago, all he could do was take pictures at the I...
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Life Scout leads Eagle project to restore Civil War veterans’ headstones at Bluff City CemeteryMay 10, 2024 9:03 pm - While many teenagers spend their weekends at home playing games, Life Scout Alex Hernandez of Troop 32 in West Dundee of the Three Fires Council took on a remarkable cha...