Articles filed under Neighbor
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America in Bloom National Advisers participate in two-day tour of the village of Hawthorn WoodsJul 20, 2026 11:00 am - The village of Hawthorn Woods recently hosted two of the America in Bloom National Advisers, Alex Pearl and Debbie Hamrick, to conduct a two-day tour of the entire community for consideration of a national award.
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Sign up for the Inferno Fest Eating Contest July 22Jul 20, 2026 10:11 am - Celebrate Highwood is turning up the heat as the infamous Inferno Fest Eating Contest comes to the Evening Gourmet Market at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. Originally scheduled for June 24, the contest was rescheduled due to rain.
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‘Hunger doesn’t look just one way’: How Loaves & Fishes helps families get back on solid groundJul 20, 2026 9:45 am - Fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs. What might be a simple weekly grocery list for some may be out of reach for families just trying to make ends meet. That’s where Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville comes in.
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Bicycle friendly: Downers Grove volunteers map local bike racks to boost cycling cultureJul 16, 2026 11:46 am - The League of American Bicyclists has chosen Downers Grove as one of only five U.S. communities selected in its newly launched Active Mobility Leadership Lab.
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Carnival rides, Foreigner concert highlight Elk Grove Rotary Fest’s 40thJul 16, 2026 8:34 am - Music has always been an important part of Elk Grove Rotary Fest, which began in 1986 with Chubby Checker as the inaugural featured performer. The festival returns this week with nationally recognized bands Thursday through Saturday, including Foreigner.
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Community invited to honor Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas at special fundraising eventJul 15, 2026 6:05 pm - The community is invited to come together to honor the life and legacy of Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas during “A Night Remembering Orlando Rivas,” a special fundraising event from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub, 373 W. Dundee Road in Wheeling.
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Northbrook Park District names 2026 Coach of the YearJul 15, 2026 2:52 pm - Jeff Senkpiel was named the Northbrook Park District’s 2026 Coach of the Year in recognition of his talent and effective approach.
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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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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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Student-run Batavia newspaper for seniors earns top prize at pitch night, plans to expandJul 15, 2026 1:27 pm - “The Windmill Weekly,” a newspaper for senior citizens run by students in Batavia High School’s INcubator business program, recently earned the program’s top prize and plans to expand its coverage.