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Retiring Elmhurst teacher shares funny preschooler ‘gems’ in a new book
May 11, 2025 11:14 pm - Georgia DeClark retires after 30 years teaching preschoolers at Elmhurst’s Bethel Learning Center. Her new book shares 13,000 funny "gems" from her students over the years.
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Batavia Chamber announces four ‘Inspire’ scholarship winnersMay 11, 2025 9:59 pm - The Batavia Chamber of Commerce awarded four Inspire scholarships of $1,000 each to Batavia High School seniors based on different criteria.
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‘Not our typical audience’: CLC’s Urban Farm Center envisioned as community assetMay 11, 2025 9:00 pm - Construction of a modern growing operation is about to get underway in downtown Waukegan with a mission beyond food production.
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End of an era: Chief’s retirement ends family legacy of fire service that began in 1931May 11, 2025 9:00 pm - The Herrmann family has dedicated over 100 years to the fire service in Hampshire, but Chief Trevor Herrmann's retirement on May 16 will end their multi-generational streak.
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Are we going over the cliff? Lawmakers have just days to save Metra, Pace and CTA from massive cutsMay 11, 2025 9:00 pm - The clock is ticking on a financial fix for the shortfall facing Metra, Pace and the CTA.
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‘What we need’: Suburban Catholics praise selection of Pope Leo XIVMay 11, 2025 5:21 pm - Suburban Catholics gathering for their first Sunday Mass since Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV voiced optimism and enthusiasm for the new pontiff.
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Mother’s Day memories made at Heritage Farm in Schaumburg SundayMay 11, 2025 4:21 pm - Kids made crafty flowers for their moms at Spring Valley Heritage Farm in Schaumburg on Mother's Day.
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‘Life’s an adventure’; Barrington village president reflects on 20-year tenureMay 11, 2025 4:20 pm - As Barrington Mayor Karen Darch steps down after 20 years as village president, she can see the fruits of her three decades of public service.
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Former Deerfield HS wrestling coach accused of possessing child abuse videos
May 11, 2025 11:25 am - A Crystal Lake man accused of possessing images of children being sexually abused previously worked as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach for Deerfield High School, Township High School District 113 has confirmed.
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Police: Plainfield man found with roosters, cockfighting gear
May 11, 2025 10:23 am - A Plainfield man faces multiple felony charges after police in McHenry County said he was found in possession of six roosters, cockfighting equipment and nearly $10,000 in cash.