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Get rid of yard waste in South Barrington this weekApr 27, 2026 2:36 pm - South Barrington will hold its annual spring brush pickup this week.
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Wheeling parks board to talk aquatic centerApr 27, 2026 2:36 pm - The Wheeling Park District board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, April 28, to discuss plans for the new aquatic center to be built on Community Drive.
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Geneva recognizes state gymnastics champ Reese Lackey with new sign
Apr 27, 2026 1:18 pm - A new state champion has been added to Geneva’s list of honored high schoolers with a sign stating “Home of Reese Lackey, 2026 Gymnastics Floor Exercise.”
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Palatine village open house set for May 4Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Palatine is hosting its second Open House Information Session from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 4, at village hall, immediately before the scheduled village vouncil meeting that begins at 7 p.m.
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Arlington Heights holding community blood drive May 6Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Arlington Heights, in partnership with Vitalant, will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.
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Getting in touch with nature at Wheeling Earth Day celebrationApr 26, 2026 5:13 pm - From scenic walks and kite launches, to environmental education and animal encounters, Sunday was a celebration of all things nature in Wheeling.
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‘This project is delivering’: Suburban leaders credit flood-prevention efforts for keeping towns dry during recent delugesApr 25, 2026 11:30 am - New sewers and stormwater detention basins in several flood-prone suburbs have prevented catastrophes this month.
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‘A little bit of flexibility’: Wheeling Park District to borrow up to $12 million to help fund new water parkApr 22, 2026 5:45 pm - The Wheeling Park District will borrow up to $12 million to help fund construction of a new aquatic center.
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District 57 celebrates special group of retiring teachers, staff membersApr 22, 2026 10:55 am - Combined, the new retirees totaled 183 years of classroom experience and community connection. Mount Prospect Elementary District 57 celebrated seven educators and staff members for their contributions to the district.
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No injuries in Des Plaines bar fireApr 21, 2026 4:10 pm - A Des Plaines bar was forced to close Tuesday afternoon following a small kitchen fire, authorities said.