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Identify your Revolutionary patriot through DAR genealogy workshopFeb 16, 2026 2:37 pm - Now is the time to establish your lineage to a Revolutionary War Patriot in advance of America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026.
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Gurnee Park District Director Kraig Owens receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from Western Illinois UniversityFeb 16, 2026 1:47 pm - Gurnee Park District’s Director of Parks and Planning, Kraig Owens, has been honored with the Jim Berousek Distinguished Alumnus Award from Western Illinois University at the annual Illinois Association of Park District/Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s Soaring to New Heights Conference.
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Glen Ellyn Park District hosts free Winter Family Fun event with live music and craft fairFeb 16, 2026 1:20 pm - Bring the family to enjoy live music, games, arts and crafts and nature-based activities at the “Winter Family Fun in the Neighborhood” on Thursday, Feb. 26, in Glen Ellyn.
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Lake and McHenry health departments launch annual ‘Operation Dropbox’ to support veteransFeb 16, 2026 12:46 pm - The Lake County Health Department has announced its second annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 local veterans and their families, in collaboration with the McHenry County Department of Health.
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New forest preserve honors prairie roots with Mshkodé nameFeb 16, 2026 12:32 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners has officially named a new forest preserve in Winthrop Harbor, acquired in November 2025.
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10-year-old Aurora author first of 28 spotlights during Black Girl Magic MonthFeb 16, 2026 12:19 pm - Courtney Stovall, a 10-year-old Black girl, was the first of 28 honorees featured in Aurora's Black Girl Magic Month, a campaign celebrating the brilliance and resilience of Black girls and young women.
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Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis Presents ‘Mesmerize’Feb 16, 2026 11:40 am - Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis, under the direction of Michelle Carrison and assistant Hannah Vaselaney, will take the stage for their highly anticipated annual dance show, “Mesmerize,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19, 20, and 21
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Vernon Township Mental Health Board awards 17 community grantsFeb 16, 2026 11:28 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board recently awarded $232,200 in community grants, as part of its second round of the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Grants program.
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Lombard Historical Society shares love stories from the pastFeb 16, 2026 11:19 am - On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Lombard Historical Society presents "Love Stories From History --The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!" with Lorrisa Julianus, an award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker.
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Woodlands Academy students receive Archdiocesan faith, service awardFeb 16, 2026 11:07 am - Two Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart students have been honored with the 2026 Golden Rose Award.