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Lake County ROE honors outstanding educators at 5th annual Educator of the Year CelebrationMay 18, 2026 12:20 pm - The Lake County Regional Office of Education hosted its fifth annual Educator of the Year Celebration, presented by the Lake County Regional Office of Education Foundation, on May 6 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
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Top 2% of graduating seniors from U-46 recognized for academic excellenceMay 18, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 honored 45 graduating seniors representing the top 2% of their classes from five high schools during a special ceremony. These high-achieving students will attend prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, and other top institutions.
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Dundee Township Rotary Club awards $36,000 in scholarships to 16 local studentsMay 15, 2026 11:44 pm - The Dundee Township Rotary Club awarded $36,000 in scholarships to 16 students pursuing post-secondary education on May 6.
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YWCA Elgin honors eight women at 42nd annual Leader Luncheon AwardsMay 15, 2026 11:12 pm - The 42nd annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards was held on May 13 at The Seville in Streamwood, with over 400 attendees celebrating the organization's 125th anniversary and honoring women leaders across eight categories plus a new youth leadership award.
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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate ChallengeMay 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
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Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates earns top 5-star hospital ratingMay 15, 2026 2:57 pm - Ascension Illinois announced Friday that Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates has earned a five-star overall hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Mary Robinson receives P.E.O. STAR ScholarshipMay 15, 2026 10:11 am - The P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter JM of Mount Prospect has announced that Mary Robinson, a senior at Prospect High School, has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
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Explore quilts and fiber art by local artisans at Fischer Farm May 16-17May 13, 2026 10:29 pm - The Fischer Farm Quilt & Fiber Arts Show returns May 16-17, 2026, in Bensenville, featuring an expanded display of quilts, textiles, and handcrafted items from local and regional makers.
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Lake Park District 108 seeks input on infrastructure bond for November ballotMay 13, 2026 9:29 pm - Lake Park High School District 108 is considering a bond referendum for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot to address aging infrastructure, safety concerns, and instructional space needs at both East and West Campuses.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger RunMay 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.