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Local couple brings Floor Coverings International and its Mobile Flooring Showroom to Chicago’s North ShoreFeb 13, 2026 3:23 pm - Floor Coverings International | Northern Chicago Suburbs, locally owned by Joey and Kim Sherman, is officially open and celebrating its grand opening, bringing thousands of flooring options directly to customers’ homes through the company’s Mobile Flooring Showroom.
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Step up for a cause at Oak Brook Park District’s annual Pink 5K on May 9Feb 13, 2026 2:52 pm - The Oak Brook Park District is hosting the annual Pink 5K on May 9, a community event to raise funds for free mammograms. Early bird registration ends Feb. 28.
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ESO ensemble showcases harpsichord masterpieces at Feb. 27 concertFeb 13, 2026 2:25 pm - Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents is hosting an intimate Baroque ensemble concert featuring the harpsichord on Friday, Feb. 27, at an Elgin church. It showcases a handmade 1991 dual-manual harpsichord replica, with Maryse Carlin performing works by Handel, Scarlatti, C.P.E. Bach, Vivaldi, and Geminiani.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for January 2026Feb 11, 2026 5:11 pm - The beauty of nature shines through in the images captured by our top finishers in January’s amateur photo contest.
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The Goddard Schools of Lake County expand access to books for local familiesFeb 11, 2026 4:46 pm - The Goddard School, one of the nation’s largest early childhood education providers serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, is holding a book drive in Lake County focused on expanding access to books for local children and families.
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NAMI Kane County North offers free family education programFeb 11, 2026 4:42 pm - NAMI Kane County North is hosting NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions. It provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other disorders.
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American Place Casino celebrates three years with Back to the 80s eventFeb 11, 2026 4:17 pm - American Place Casino is celebrating three years of gaming, dining and community impact. To honor this milestone, APC is hosting the “Back to the 80s” anniversary party on Saturday, Feb. 21, taking guests back to the era of neon lights, big hair and synth-pop.
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LHS senior earns Girl Scout Gold AwardFeb 11, 2026 2:46 pm - Libertyville High School senior Alyssa Merchant has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award by leading a sustainability project promoting environmental education and water conservation in local schools.
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Silence speaks volumes for VHHS Students at Student Silent Film FestivalFeb 11, 2026 2:30 pm - More than 300 people attended the ninth annual Student Silent Film Festival held on Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.