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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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‘Nerve-wracking and exciting’: Hometown crowd cheers on suburban skatersFeb 15, 2026 6:28 pm - The rattle of plastic hand clappers filled the Glen Ellyn History Center Sunday morning as supporters cheered on suburban speedskaters Ethan Cepuran and Sarah Warren in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Warren savors her Olympic momentFeb 15, 2026 3:31 pm - Willowbrook native Sarah Warren skated in the women’s long-track 500-meter final Sunday at the Milan Speed Skating Stadium.
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Boy injured in Aurora shooting early SundayFeb 15, 2026 1:54 pm - Aurora police are investigating an early morning shooting Sunday north of the city’s downtown that left a male juvenile injured.
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Suburban Skyview: Mount Prospect frozen pond transforms into ice racing trackFeb 15, 2026 6:00 am - Mount Prospect frozen pond transforms into ice racing track.
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Equine Valentines ‘pass around some love’Feb 14, 2026 4:55 pm - Horses big and small, a “kissing booth” and hobby horses for kids were part of the fun Saturday during the SOUL Kisses 4 Valentines Day event at SOUL Harbor Ranch in Barrington.
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Wauconda native Bickner has a good day at Milan CortinaFeb 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Wauconda native Kevin Bickner, unable to make the finals in his prior ski jumping event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, placed 20th overall in his second event on Saturday in Italy.
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Students showcase problem-solving skills at Lego robotics championshipFeb 14, 2026 3:02 pm - Fifty-six teams of 9- to 14 year-old students and coaches demonstrated their problem-solving skills, creative thinking and teamwork through competitive play and sportsmanship during the FIRST Lego League Challenge Illinois State Championship held Saturday at Elgin Community College.
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The Biz Week That Was: A bold Bears play, new grocers and environmental impact of data centersFeb 14, 2026 1:15 pm - ‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadium Northwest suburban leaders played both offense and defense in their pu...