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ECC lecture series to explore archaeological lessons from Easter IslandApr 01, 2026 3:41 pm - ECC's Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series will feature "Archaeology Without Borders: Lessons from Rapa Nui (Easter Island)" on April 8, with anthropology faculty Dale Simpson sharing insights from his fieldwork and collaboration with local communities on Easter Island.
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‘Incredibly rewarding’: Carpentersville company designed controls for Artemis II missionApr 01, 2026 2:35 pm - For the first time in half a century, astronauts are headed to the moon — and equipment designed and manufactured here in the suburbs will help them get there.
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Why Elgin is giving state a chance to pass legislation before addressing e-bike, scooter lawsApr 01, 2026 2:22 pm - Elgin officials said they’ll wait until the state’s spring legislation session is over to see if any proposed regulations regarding e-bikes and other micromobility devices pass before suggesting an ordinance of its own.
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Cook County warns of measles exposures in Northwest suburbs
Apr 01, 2026 1:27 pm - The Cook County Department of Public Health is warning of possible measles exposures in Mount Prospect and other parts of the Northwest suburbs.
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Cook County warns of measles exposures in Northwest suburbs
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Police: Des Plaines woman loses nearly $2,000 in banking scamApr 01, 2026 12:57 pm - A Des Plaines woman reportedly fell victim to a scammer posing as a bank worker, police said Wednesday.
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Warrenville attracts developer for ‘catalyst’ project in city’s Old TownApr 01, 2026 12:57 pm - The city of Warrenville’s efforts to spark redevelopment on a former gas station property are bearing fruit. West suburban developer Denver Capital has proposed a mix of residential and commercial space at the northeast corner of Batavia and Warrenville roads.
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Chicago poet laureate to lead workshop, host open mic event at ECC April 7Apr 01, 2026 12:26 pm - Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will lead a poetry workshop and host the Writer’s Center's monthly Open Mic Coffee House at Elgin Community College on Tuesday, April 7.
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Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to lead workshop, open mic at ECCApr 01, 2026 10:24 am - On April 7, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit Elgin Community College to lead a free poetry workshop and then host the Writer's Center's Open Mic Coffee House where she'll read her work and invite others to share their poetry.
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Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadline
Apr 01, 2026 10:01 am - A House deadline passed last week with lawmakers declining to advance a measure to establish annual emissions-reduction targets and a system of points for air pollution mitigation measures for warehouses and the trucks traveling to and from them. It would have been the first statewide warehouse pollution reduction measure but didn’t gain enough support to even receive a committee hearing.