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Students unveil new Black History Board Game at annual Black History Month pancake breakfastFeb 10, 2026 5:07 pm - The Quad County Urban League hosted its annual Black History Month Pancake Breakfast, a scholarship fundraiser that brought together the community for food, fellowship, and celebration.
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Vanguard Gifted Academy launches spring STEAM Enrichment SeriesFeb 10, 2026 4:47 pm - Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia is launching a community outreach initiative to provide free STEAM enrichment opportunities for students in the Fox Valley area.
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Farmers share cover crop experiences in Illinois Extension panelFeb 10, 2026 8:30 am - University of Illinois Extension is offering a virtual panel on cover crops featuring farmers from different regions of Illinois.
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Dive into adventure with St. James School’s production of ‘Finding Nemo, Jr.’Feb 09, 2026 4:20 pm - The vibrant world of the Great Barrier Reef will come alive in Arlington Heights when the St. James School Broadway Bulldogs present Disney’s “Finding Nemo, Jr.”
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Project Verdance: growing a thriving future in WaucondaFeb 09, 2026 2:13 pm - Wauconda High School’s Future Business Leaders of America members Michael Scheck and Alexus Teran launched Project: Verdance after learning about FBLA’s national Community Service Project competition, which challenges students to design and document efforts that improve their local communities.
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Plan for spring and summer by registering for Northbrook Park District programmingFeb 09, 2026 1:56 pm - The weather might still be cold, but it’s time to start planning for spring and summer activities. The Northbrook Park District’s Spring into Summer guide, available at nbparks.org, outlines all upcoming options this spring and summer for children and adults.
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Geneva District 304 now enrolling for kindergartenFeb 09, 2026 1:08 pm - Geneva Unit District 304 is now enrolling students for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.
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D128 Foundation dedicates Donor Recognition WallsFeb 09, 2026 12:36 pm - The D128 Foundation for Learning recently hosted a special gathering to honor the donors whose generosity has supported innovative programs and opportunities for Community High School District 128 students.
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Pooches and Smooches pet event Feb. 14 in Long GroveFeb 09, 2026 12:17 pm - Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest invites local pet lovers to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and its official grand opening, with their four-legged companions at its Pooches and Smooches pet event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove.