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Palatine author holds reading of children’s bookJul 15, 2026 2:20 pm - Longtime Palatine resident Bill Pohlman is holding the first public reading of his children’s book “The Fox in the Yard,” a book inspired by the stories the author told his daughter at bedtime, at 3 p.m. on July 26 at The Cork @ CCF, at 34 Palatine Road, Palatine.
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Ray Kinney elected chair of North Central College boardJul 15, 2026 2:17 pm - Ray Kinney III, a Naperville businessman and founder of Blooming Color and Maclyn, has been elected chair of North Central College Board of Trustees, replacing Michael Naset who served for two years.
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Gurnee Mills presents Back-To-School Bash and school supply driveJul 15, 2026 1:45 pm - Gurnee Mills shopping center is helping families get back to school ready by welcoming a lineup of engaging events, new stores, exclusive retailer offers and convenient one-stop shopping for students, families and teachers.
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Six decades of pop hits at Naper Nights on July 17-18Jul 15, 2026 1:25 pm - Travel through pop music history from The Beatles to Bruno Mars, enjoy a tribute to The Doobie Brothers, and more at Naper Settlement’s Naper Nights on July 17-18.
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Monthly ‘Forever Young’ senior luncheon continues to see growthJul 15, 2026 1:19 pm - The village of Round Lake Beach's “Forever Young” monthly senior luncheon continues to exceed expectations, providing local seniors with a welcoming place to connect, be entertained and learn.
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‘Seussical’ at St. James Theatre in Arlington HeightsJul 15, 2026 1:04 pm - St. James Theatre invites audiences to experience the magic of “Seussical,” running 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, and Thursday through Saturday, July 23-25; and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 19 and 26, at the St. James Parish Center, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road
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Christmas in July brings festive shopping fun to downtown Huntley July 18Jul 15, 2026 9:46 am - Downtown Huntley hosts Christmas in July shopping event on Saturday, July 18, at Shops on Main, featuring 10 local retailers offering boutique items, gifts, handmade goods, art, clothing and more with special deals and holiday shopping ideas.
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Christmas in July: Why holiday spirit shouldn’t be limited to DecemberJul 15, 2026 12:53 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos suggests embracing Christmas traditions year-round, including gift-giving, sending cards, hosting meals, and maintaining decorations as ways to spread joy beyond December.
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Leading the way: Oak Trace resident pioneered healthcare innovationJul 14, 2026 9:25 pm - During her four-decade healthcare career, Anna Marie Hajek co-founded Clarity Group Inc. focusing on patient safety and healthcare risk management. Now retired at Oak Trace Senior Living, Anna remains active in community leadership roles, applying her lifelong philosophy of stepping forward and speaking up when opportunity appears.
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Midwestern University adds new partnerships with NIU and Ripon CollegeJul 14, 2026 9:01 pm - Midwestern University has added Northern Illinois University and Ripon College to its network of articulation agreements, which now includes 14 partner institutions that provide enhanced pathways to healthcare graduate programs.