Local
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How a special census could net Wheeling more tax dollarsDec 31, 2024 1:50 pm - The next U.S. census is still six years away -- but Wheeling officials will commission a special count this year to capitalize on a perceived population boom in town.
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Explore your genealogy at Fremont Public LibraryDec 31, 2024 10:04 am - Explore your genealogy with help from Fremont Public Library staffers and other history hunters on Jan. 8.
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Chili Open golf tournament is Saturday in Des PlainesDec 31, 2024 9:58 am - Registration is open for the Des Plaines Park District’s annual Chili Open golf tournament set for Saturday, Jan. 4.
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WinterFest in Wheeling on Jan. 19Dec 31, 2024 9:51 am - Enjoy fun outdoor activities at the Wheeling Park District’s WinterFest on Jan. 19.
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State grant to help fund $1.2 million upgrade to St. Charles parkDec 30, 2024 1:55 pm - St. Charles Park District will receive a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the state to enhance Harvest Hills Park, officials have announced.
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Book sale at Indian Trails Public Library in WheelingDec 27, 2024 1:46 pm - The Indian Trails Public Library District’s charitable foundation will host a used book sale Jan. 11.
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Writer’s workshop set for Jan. 7 at Wheeling libraryDec 27, 2024 1:41 pm - The Indian Trails Public Library’s writers group will meet Jan. 7.
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Life drawing class Jan. 4 at Des Plaines libraryDec 27, 2024 1:26 pm - Learn to draw the human body in a life drawing class Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Free movie for kids Jan. 2 at Des Plaines Public LibraryDec 27, 2024 1:25 pm - Kids can enjoy a free showing of the Ben Stiller comedy “Night at the Museum” on Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Schedule a session with a social worker in WheelingDec 27, 2024 1:17 pm - You can meet with a social worker at no charge in Wheeling on Jan. 2.