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New legislation means more flexibility for 4-H youthAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - On Monday, Aug. 14, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3814, which allows youth enrolled in FFA and Illinois Extension 4-H to use their program participation toward th...
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McHenry County's habitat project gets federal wildlife grantAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program, McHenry County's habitat will improve to support the state and nation's vulnerab...
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Quilt of Valor awarded to 'Ghost Army' WWII veteranAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - On Aug. 5, Bernard "Bernie" Bluestein was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Sharon Wick from Quilt of Valor Sewing Circle in Lake Villa. Bluestein was also presented with th...
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100-year-old WWII 'Ghost Soldier' gets birthday celebration at VA clinicAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - A lot can happen in 100 years; just ask Bernard "Bernie" Bluestein. The Hoffman Estates resident is a retired industrial designer, college student for 34 years, part of ...
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12th annual United Fall Fest on Sept. 16 supports Mutual GroundAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - If there's one thing I appreciate more than ever it's gathering with friends! And I'm going to do you one better: the best place to gather with friends, the biggest blo...
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The TAWANI Foundation Commits $100K to TimeLine Theatre CompanyAug 16, 2023 1:00 am - The TAWANI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides support in the areas of arts and culture, historical preservation, health and wellness, LGBTQ+ and human rights, educati...
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Key Mortgage Services Doubles Down on Growing Business and Empowering Clients with New Hires and PromotionsAug 16, 2023 1:00 am - As homebuyers, real estate companies and the media fixate on current mortgage rates, one Chicago area mortgage firm is bullish on its opportunities to better serve clien...
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NSYMCA receives $2,500 grant for gymnastics equipmentAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - The North Suburban YMCA recently received a $2,500 grant from the Northbrook Civic Foundation to support the Y's gymnastics program and equipment. The grant helped clos...
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Cary-Grove Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting for Sweet Caryline's Candy & Gift ShopAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Sweet Caryline's Candy & Gift Shop, 17 Jandus Road, #204, i...
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants to 21 community organizationsAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Nicor Gas recently awarded $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants for organizations and nonprofits across the company's service territory that are committed to pro...