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Old library site becomes part of Lombard Park DistrictDec 30, 2024 6:31 pm - The Lombard Park District has formally acquired the cleared site of the former Helen Plum library along Lilacia Park’s south side. The two agencies completed the transfer of the Maple Street property earlier this month.
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‘A nonjudgmental space’: Therapy dogs provide comfort, calm in District 211Dec 30, 2024 4:51 pm - Some of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211’s newest therapists come with four paws.
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Libertyville selects new recreation chief; approves playground for Butler Lake Park improvement projectDec 30, 2024 3:11 pm - Winter hasn’t slowed progress on the parks front in Libertyville, with the recent appointment of a new recreation director and contract approval for playground equipment as part of a $1.1 million project at Butler Lake Park.
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Schaumburg plans move into temporary village hall by April 1Dec 30, 2024 3:09 pm - Completing their 51st and final full calendar year at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center today, Schaumburg officials expect to be fully operational on April 1 at the recently acquired and renovated temporary village hall at 1000 Woodfield Road.
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‘Profound impact’: Opiod settlement funds to enable counseling at Buffalo Grove High SchoolDec 30, 2024 2:04 pm - The new year will see the reinstatement of a student counseling program at Buffalo Grove High School made possible by the use of opioid settlement funds given to the village of Buffalo Grove.
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Caldecott-winning author/illustrator Matthew Cordell to launch new book at Lake Villa libraryDec 30, 2024 1:58 pm - Award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell will unveil his latest picture book, “To See an Owl,” at Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12.
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Buffalo Grove Fire Department assistant earns top state honorDec 30, 2024 1:57 pm - Buffalo Grove Fire Department Administrative Assistant Courtney Michaels has been named the Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professional of the Year for 2024.
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“Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation” topic of history symposiumDec 30, 2024 1:57 pm - The 10th annual Lake County History Symposium will be held virtually on Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and 16. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transport...
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Grant to help Naper Settlement garden take rootDec 30, 2024 1:56 pm - Naper Settlement will establish a sustainable permaculture garden on the museum’s campus with the help of a $21,000 grant from the DuPage Foundation. Opening in 2025, th...
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Lisle offering grants to support special eventsDec 30, 2024 1:56 pm - Lisle is offering grants to help encourage new and expand existing special events in the village.