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Cheer on the ECC women’s and men’s basketball teams at family-friendly Athletic Spirit NightJan 29, 2024 10:37 am - The Elgin Community College Athletics Department is hosting an Athletic Spirit Night on Feb. 6, starting at 5:15 p.m. for the women’s basketball game and 7:15 p.m. for th...
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Sheriff: Teens attack deputies during domestic violence arrestJan 29, 2024 10:35 am - A pair of Lake County sheriff’s deputies were attacked Sunday as they attempted to arrest a juvenile boy on domestic violence allegations, authorities said Monday. Accord...
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Regional premieres of ‘Frozen,’ ‘Waitress’ highlight Paramount’s 2024-25 seasonJan 29, 2024 10:19 am - Paramount Theatre announced Monday that its 13th Broadway Series season will include regional premieres of “Disney’s Frozen” (Oct. 30-Jan. 19, 2025) and “Waitress” (Feb. ...
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Elgin hosting open houses on sports complex expansionJan 29, 2024 7:05 am - Elgin is hosting a pair of open houses on Wednesday, Jan. 31, to provide an update on the expansion plan for the Elgin Sports Complex. The events will be held from noon t...
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Skyview: Deer wander through town in a snowstormJan 29, 2024 7:05 am - I launched my DJI drone in a hurry when I saw two deer silently meander through the trees near my home. They were not eating. They were not in a hurry. They seemed to be ...
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Climate Caregivers: Connie Schmidt’s advocacy starts at homeJan 29, 2024 6:00 am - Thirty-year Sierra Club member Connie Schmidt’s introduction to environmental advocacy began in her back yard — and she’s kept it that way.
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New fares, new zones, machines selling tickets: Here’s what Metra’s major changes meanJan 29, 2024 6:00 am - Thursday marks an epic shift in how Metra does business.The commuter railroad will slim its 10-zone system to four and shake up fares in the process. It also will end in-person ticket sales and expand the reduced fare program.
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Festive crowds, top skiers make Norge tournament soarJan 28, 2024 5:55 pm - The hills were alive with the sound of cowbells and horns Sunday during the Norge Ski Club’s 119th annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament. The weather was mild and the mood fe...
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Grayslake officials urge caution after attempted kidnappingJan 28, 2024 2:59 pm - Grayslake school officials are suggesting that students should not walk alone to and from school or bus stops in the coming days, in the wake of an attempted kidnapping l...
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St. Charles riverfront coffee shop gets new name, hoursJan 28, 2024 1:41 pm - After six years in downtown St. Charles, Kava Diem coffee shop has a new name — Maple Leaf Coffee House — to reflect the brand of its new owners’ wholesale coffee busines...