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From TikTok to travelogues: A new era of assisted living at GreenFields of GenevaMay 19, 2025 11:00 pm - When people think of assisted living, they often picture something slow-paced and sedate. Tara Wilczak of St. Charles is determined to flip that narrative on its head. As...
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Glenbard West wrestling team named Marklund’s Volunteer Group of the YearMay 19, 2025 10:23 pm - The Glenbard West High School boys wrestling team is named Marklund's 2024 Volunteer Group of the Year for serving as course marshals, decorating, working on crafts with residents, and joined in the gift opening with residents.
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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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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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Advocate Condell’s Trauma Day provides high school students with a glimpse into healthcareMay 19, 2025 1:39 pm - On April 25, Advocate Condell Medical Center welcomed 100 students from 10 local high schools and Lake County Tech Campus for a "day in the life" experience at Lake County’s sole Level 1 Trauma Center.
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Lake Zurich High School senior Aarushi Bhagath named National Merit Scholarship winnerMay 19, 2025 1:30 pm - The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced this year’s National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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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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Lake County Retired Teachers Association to meet June 10May 19, 2025 1:08 pm - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, June 10, at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Baker in Libertyville.
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Annual Prom Dress Collection Drive is a huge successMay 19, 2025 12:43 pm - Prom season is in full bloom, and thanks to Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake Forest and Zengeler Cleaners, prom dresses and accessories were readily available for high school students throughout Lake County again this year.