Kane County
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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.
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Maple Park farm celebrates 60 years this seasonMay 19, 2025 11:25 am - Wiltse’s Farm opened its doors for the 60th season in Maple Park last month, and is offering spring season specials until June.
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Beloved Algonquin restaurant Short Stacks abruptly closesMay 19, 2025 11:25 am - Bella’s Short Stacks in downtown Algonquin served customers one last time Friday, May 16, before permanently closing.
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Vertical rescues: Geneva firefighters train for rescues in high, low placesMay 19, 2025 9:34 am - Geneva firefighters are training in rappelling and rope rescue methods for grain bins and other technical incidents.