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Document shredding event July 25 in Des PlainesJul 01, 2026 12:18 pm - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy will be hosting a shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25, to give residents the opportunity to dispose of documents containing personal information.
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‘An important resource’: Des Plaines community center has a new leaderJun 30, 2026 3:49 pm - A Des Plaines community center that caters to older Northwest suburban residents has a new CEO.
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Buffalo Grove hosts ‘Chat with the Chief’ July 28Jun 30, 2026 1:43 pm - Buffalo Grove Police Chief Brian Budds will hist a “Chat with the Chief” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Irene's Cafe, 1169 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove.
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Mundelein police fishing derby set for July 11Jun 29, 2026 4:39 pm - The Mundelein Police Department will hold its annual Cops N’ Bobbers fishing derby on July 11.
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Hoffman Estate hosting Citizen’s Public Works AcademyJun 29, 2026 2:36 pm - The Hoffman Estates Public Works Department is offering the community a first-person view into its operations through the upcoming Citizen’s Public Works Academy.
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Frontier Days hits the big Five-Oh, and it’s as lively as everJun 29, 2026 11:29 am - A little more than five decades ago, a group of Arlington Heights residents gathered to create an event they hoped would bring their community together in celebration of the United States’ Bicentennial. Fifty years later, that special celebration to mark the nation’s 200th birthday lives on as one of the suburbs’ biggest and most beloved festivals — Frontier Days.
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Mundelein officials announce death in ‘police department family’Jun 29, 2026 10:51 am - Mundelein officials have announced the off-duty death of “a member of the Mundelein Police Department family” but aren’t providing additional details.
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Two fireworks shows to light up Mount Prospect Lions Club’s Fourth of July festivalJun 29, 2026 10:27 am - For those who love fireworks, the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July festival is a natural choice. The festival offers two nights of fireworks, on both Wednesday, July 1, and Saturday, July 4.
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Des Plaines blood drive set for July 22Jun 29, 2026 9:24 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois for a community blood drive event next month in Des Plaines.
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Palatine taking nominations for Hometown Pride AwardsJun 29, 2026 9:23 am - Palatine's Beautification Commission is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hometown Pride Awards that recognize properties with attractive landscaping and exceptional curb appeal.