Articles filed under Communities
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‘Comfort and hope’: Blue Christmas services offer solace for those struggling through the holidaysDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Suburban churches are holding special Blue Christmas services around the winter solstice to comfort those feeling lonely, stressed, or in pain amid high holiday expectations.
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Island Lake residence uninhabitable following late-night fireDec 14, 2024 9:48 am - A home in Island Lake was left uninhabitable, with an estimated $100,000 in damage, after a fire late Friday night. No injuries were reported.
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Grief & healing: Tragedy during the holidaysDec 14, 2024 5:30 am - Holidays after a loved one’s death bring painful reminders of their absence. Focusing on their joy for the season and reasons for your own joy can help you through.
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Brightening the path: Church hosts Christmas Luminary Hike in Hawthorn WoodsDec 13, 2024 9:16 pm - Luminarias and the full moon light a trail at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Hawthorn Woods.
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Bears’ McCaskey visits District 214 not to talk taxes, but he did visit an econ classDec 13, 2024 6:00 pm - Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey made a surprise visit to Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Friday — the morning after the school board inked a deal with his football club to resolve a long-running property tax dispute over the Arlington Park property.
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Arlington Heights hires new head planner to oversee Arlington Park projectDec 13, 2024 5:22 pm - Seasoned municipal planner Emily Rodman takes the reins as Arlington Heights' planning and community development director, tasked with guiding massive projects like the potential Bears stadium.
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Highwood concert raises funds for epilepsy charityDec 13, 2024 5:01 pm - The Generations, a Chicago-based band founded by musician and philanthropist Rob Stepen, will host a special charity performance on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 28 Mile Distilling Company in Highwood.
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Mothers Trust Foundation announces Prom Dress Collection DriveDec 13, 2024 4:27 pm - Mothers Trust Foundation of Lake Forest has announced the return of their popular “Pop Up Prom Shoppe” promotion, scheduled for this coming March. The Pop Up Prom Shoppes help high school women throughout Lake County experience their proms without the worry of the high cost of dresses, accessories and formal wear.
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Woodridge police offering citizens academyDec 13, 2024 4:10 pm - Applications are due Jan. 15 for the Woodridge Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy.
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Dog dies in fire at Elgin homeless encampmentDec 13, 2024 4:04 pm - A dog died during a fire Thursday night at the homeless encampment near State and Wing streets in Elgin.