Kane County
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Boys lacrosse: Barrington earns repeat win and repeat MSL championshipMay 19, 2025 9:47 pm - Barrington defeated Hersey 15-7 to win its second straight Mid-Suburban League championship in boys lacrosse.
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What’s the dog got? It’s baby animal season — how to protect critters and stay saneMay 19, 2025 7:03 pm - A look inside DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center as they care for injured animals, plus tips on preventing backyard triage.
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Underwood to run for House again rather than U.S. SenateMay 19, 2025 4:46 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville will run for reelection in the 14th District next year rather than campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
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Elgin teacher named Marklund’s 2024 Volunteer of the YearMay 19, 2025 4:44 pm - First inspired by a high school friendship with one of the residents, Alison Smith became an active volunteer with Marklund, offering pet therapy, helping with outings, organizing an egg hunt, and getting her church and her classroom students involved with the nonprofit.
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Porch fire Monday morning displaces nine in ElginMay 19, 2025 3:19 pm - Nine residents of a house in Elgin had to be relocated after a fire early Monday morning.
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89-year-old veteran to lead Aurora’s 157th Memorial Day paradeMay 19, 2025 1:55 pm - Local veteran defeats cancer at 89 years old to lead Aurora's 157th Memorial Day parade as grand marshal.
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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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Bloomingdale runner is top female finisher for Marklund 5K eventMay 19, 2025 1:30 pm - Alicia Lesiewicz of Bloomingdale was the female winner at Marklund's Run, Walk & Roll-Bloomingdale 5K/1-mile event with a time of 20:52.
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New pot dispensary, tattoo parlor get approval from Elgin City CouncilMay 19, 2025 12:25 pm - Elgin City Council members have approved a plan for a new adult-use cannabis dispensary to open in the former Boston Market location on Randall Road. They also gave the thumbs up to a new tattoo parlor in the Tyler Creek Plaza shopping center.
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3 suburban school superintendents say business partnerships are key to shaping future of educationMay 19, 2025 11:25 am - In just a few years, students graduating from McHenry County schools may find themselves working in jobs that don’t exist now, according to three suburban school districts’ superintendents.