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Hearts of gold: From teaching music lessons to planting gardens, Arlington Heights neighbors give backMar 25, 2026 11:24 am - Arlington Heights officials have recognized 10 individuals and the Frontier Days Inc. Festival Committee with the 2026 Hearts of Gold awards.
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Buffalo Grove Rotary seeking Reid award nominationsMar 23, 2026 1:10 pm - The Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove is now seeking nominations for the 2025 Bill Reid Award, which recognizes long-term contributors whose efforts have enhanced and improved the Buffalo Grove community.
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Buffalo Grove public works staffer honoredMar 23, 2026 1:10 pm - Buffalo Grove Public Works Maintenance Superintendent Bryan Beitzel recently was honored with the Samuel A. Greely Award for Dedicated Public Service by the American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter.
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Arlington Heights hosting compost giveawayMar 20, 2026 11:00 am - Arlington Heights will host a free compost giveaway event for residents from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 11, at the public works building, 222 N. Ridge Ave.
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DuPage youth jazz ensemble chasing New York gloryMar 18, 2026 12:50 pm - The jazz stars of tomorrow can be found in DuPage County. The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will put its chops on display at the 31st annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City April 30-May 2.
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Lee to represent GOP in race for Cook County Board District 15Mar 17, 2026 9:00 pm - Republican voters Tuesday appeared to choose businessman Daniel Lee to represent the party in November’s general election for Cook County District 15 commissioner against Democrat Ted Mason.
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Veteran firefighters promoted in Des PlainesMar 16, 2026 8:14 pm - Des Plaines city leaders publicly celebrated the promotions of two veteran firefighters Monday.
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Arlington Heights paint collection event set for April 14Mar 16, 2026 12:40 pm - The Arlington Heights Health & Human Services Environmental Health Division is hosting a free latex paint collection event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m Tuesday, April 14, at the public works building, 222 N. Ridge Ave.
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Nominations open for Maine Township Good Citizen AwardMar 13, 2026 9:19 am - Maine Township officials are accepting nominations for their annual citizenship award.
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.