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Oak Brook Parks taking action to protect local waterwaysJan 23, 2026 6:48 pm - The Oak Brook Park District is partnering with The Conservation Foundation to educate residents about the environmental impacts of winter salt use through an exhibit and community science program.
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Cold weather doesn’t stop Evanston man from his 93rd blood donationJan 23, 2026 5:50 pm - When temperatures plunged to negative 7 degrees, many people chose to stay home. James Hertel chose to donate blood — for the 93rd time.
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Norwegian National League offering scholarshipsJan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.
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Elgin Area Chamber offers scholarships to local graduatesJan 23, 2026 4:15 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber and Elgin Development Group are offering 10 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Elgin and South Elgin.
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Ten cold-weather safety tips to help keep you and your family safeJan 22, 2026 9:54 pm - Winter weather can be dangerous, bringing an increased threat of frostbite and hypothermia. The American Red Cross offers 10 steps people can follow to help them stay safe. And don’t forget your pets.
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New year, new lineup for laughs at the LighthouseJan 22, 2026 1:59 pm - The Lighthouse at American Place Casino is excited to welcome an all-new set of comedy acts to the stage in the first quarter of 2026.
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Taste your way through Flavor Fest at American Place CasinoJan 22, 2026 1:36 pm - This February, food lovers have an extra reason to visit American Place Casino.
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Aurora’s MLK Day ceremony celebrates labor, equityJan 21, 2026 10:00 pm - Aurora’s 41st annual MLK Day ceremony on Jan. 19 had the theme “Beyond the Dream.” Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers, was the keynote speaker, emphasizing the need for educational equity, labor rights, and racial justice.
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Support Over Stigma mobilizes community for MLK Day of ServiceJan 21, 2026 8:27 pm - Support Over Stigma hosted an MLK Day of Service event where 48 volunteers assembled resources for veterans, first responders, and those facing food insecurity and homelessness.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms, Barber, and Dvorak with violinist Geneva Lewis Feb. 7-8Jan 21, 2026 6:59 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra Classics Series on Feb. 7-8 will feature works by Dvořák, Barber, and Brahms. Violinist Geneva Lewis, recipient of a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, is the featured soloist in Barber's Violin Concerto,