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Dispose of household chemical waste July 18 in Lake ZurichJun 29, 2026 9:23 am - The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will host a mobile household chemical waste event on Saturday, July 18, in Lake Zurich.
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Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to MundeleinJun 28, 2026 8:45 pm - Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.
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A ‘unique antique’: Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 honors 99-year-old World War II veteranJun 25, 2026 9:43 am - World War II veteran Clarence Placek celebrated his 99th birthday at American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights surrounded by family, friends and the mayor.
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Geneva’s Little Owl, Old Towne Pub sites face setback as restaurant plans fall throughJun 25, 2026 9:22 am - A Geneva restaurateur’s plans to open two restaurants in the city’s empty Little Owl and Old Towne Pub sites have stalled, with work stopping and "For Lease" signs returning to both buildings after initial renovation progress.
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Mundelein water service to be interrupted Wednesday and ThursdayJun 23, 2026 12:54 pm - Mundelein’s usual potable water supply will be temporarily interrupted Wednesday and Thursday because of scheduled system maintenance.
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Former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper leads environmental education program in Rolling MeadowsJun 23, 2026 10:59 am - A former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper has spearheaded an environmental education series through the Rolling Meadows Park District.
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Wheeling restaurant renovation to get $225,000 grant from villageJun 17, 2026 6:45 pm - An extensive renovation of a restaurant at the Westin Chicago North Shore hotel in Wheeling will get a big financial boost from the village.
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‘Heading in the right direction’: Des Plaines council sets new 4-year strategic planJun 17, 2026 11:22 am - Des Plaines’ latest strategic plan gives residents and city employees a new vision for the city and a new mission statement, both of which can be summed up in just six words: to be a caring, welcoming community.
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Learn about volunteer opportunities in the suburbsJun 16, 2026 9:05 am - Nonprofit groups from throughout the Chicago area will gather for a volunteer fair on Saturday, June 20.
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Bartlett seniors help celebrate America’s 250thJun 15, 2026 6:32 pm - Dozens of resident at Bartlett senior community donned patriotic colors and lined up outside to form the number “250” on Monday in an early celebration of the United States’ semiquincentennial.