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Car show revives memory of when Elgin was car racing epicenterAug 18, 2024 7:10 pm - The 50th annual Elgin Road Race Car Show, hosted by the Fox Valley Model T Ford Club and the Elgin National Road Race Association, featured antique and classic cars on display.
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How 300 dresses made in the suburbs will help a recovering community in East AfricaAug 18, 2024 5:57 pm - Kasese, Uganda, has felt more than its share of sorrow and tragedy. But some of its youngest residents have a glimmer of hope, courtesy of a group of dressmakers at a Lak...
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Batavia residents speak out against bike lane on Millview DriveAug 18, 2024 11:29 am - The Batavia City Council faced pushback last week from residents over new bike lanes being added on Millview Drive between Main Street and Route 31.
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Ribbon cutting set for Aug. 22 at renovated Mundelein parkAug 16, 2024 5:19 am - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Longmeadow Park at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.
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Grayslake promotes longtime officer to police chiefAug 14, 2024 7:55 am - The Grayslake village board has unanimously appointed veteran police officer Jeff Myhra as the community’s new police chief.
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Palatine hosting 17th annual Scarecrows on Parade contestAug 12, 2024 10:37 am - Frames are now available for the Palatine Beautification Commission’s 17th annual Scarecrows on Parade contest taking part as part of the Rotary Club of Palatine's Oktoberfest.
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Free hearing, eye screenings in Park RidgeAug 11, 2024 7:25 am - Maine Township officials and the Niles Lions Club are sponsoring free hearing and retinal screenings on Aug. 13 in Park Ridge.
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Des Plaines food pantry needs donationsAug 09, 2024 4:28 pm - The Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines needs packaged oatmeal, sugar and flour for its clients, the group announced on social media Friday.
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Banquet facility proposed for Des Plaines Park District building at Lake OpekaAug 09, 2024 2:36 pm - A banquet center is planned for the Des Plaines Park District building that’s already home to the Foxtail on the Lake restaurant.
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Cilantro Taco Grill coming soon to WheelingAug 08, 2024 11:25 am - The Cilantro Taco Grill chain plans to continue its suburban expansion with a restaurant in Wheeling.