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Join Geneva Unit District 304 leader for strategic plan updatesJan 24, 2026 9:10 pm - Superintendent Andy Barrett of Geneva Unit District 304 is hosting a meet-and-greet to discuss the district's progress and accomplishments on the 2024-29 strategic plan.
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King-Bruwaert House earns prestigious Arboretum accreditationJan 24, 2026 8:46 pm - King-Bruwaert House senior living community has been awarded Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program through The Morton Arboretum, recognizing its high standards of professional practices important for arboreta and botanic gardens.
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Downers Grove earns distinction as a dementia-friendly communityJan 24, 2026 8:37 pm - Downers Grove has earned recognition as a Dementia Friendly Community by Dementia Friendly America, reflecting a commitment to supporting individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
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Long Grove paramedics, dispatcher honored for life-saving efforts at cardiac arrest callJan 23, 2026 11:43 pm - Six Long Grove Fire District personnel and a dispatcher were recently honored for their life-saving measures performed last November on Terri Basler of Crystal Lake.
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St. Charles History Museum helps register first underground railroad safe house in Kane County.Jan 23, 2026 11:11 pm - The Joseph P. Bartlett Farm in Campton Township has been officially placed on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom by the National Park Service.
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Pingree Grove secures $600k state grant for skate park upgradeJan 23, 2026 10:37 pm - Pingree Grove received a $600,000 grant to upgrade its skate park with new recreational features. Planned amenities include a picnic shelter, basketball and pickleball courts, accessible zip track, Gaga Ball, bags/ladder ball areas, interactive ball wall, and seasonal ice rink.
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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.