Articles filed under Communities
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Schaumburg P.E.O. celebrates a 50-year memberJun 17, 2026 3:01 pm - Barbara Kay knows a little about the challenges of moving to a new area of the country. Growing up, her family lived in three different states: Illinois, New York and Iowa. As an adult, she also moved to new areas several times. Her transitions to living in new communities went smoothly, though, because when she was living in Collinsville, Illinois, in 1976, she joined P.E.O., Philanthropic Educational Organization, a nonprofit organization for women.
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Project: Verdance makes Lake County historyJun 17, 2026 2:38 pm - Project: Verdance, a Future Business Leaders of America community service project founded by Wauconda High School students Michael Scheck and Alexus Teran, is quickly becoming one of the largest student-led environmental initiatives in Lake County.
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Aurora Scouts honor Flag Day in eighth annual community fundraiserJun 17, 2026 2:22 pm - Blackhawk Scout Troop 11 celebrates Flag Day by posting U.S. flags on Aurora and North Aurora lawns as part of their eighth annual fundraiser that runs on Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
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Enjoy rides, food, fun and more at Libertyville DaysJun 17, 2026 2:00 pm - With the theme "Stars, Stripes and Libertyville Nights," the annual Libertyville Days Festival returns through Sunday, June 21, in downtown Libertyville.
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Forest Preserves marks America’s 250th anniversary through history, nature and communityJun 17, 2026 1:23 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a yearlong series of a yearlong series of museum exhibitions, education programs, guided walks, outdoor experiences and online resources that connect national history to Lake County.
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‘That underground feel’: Bewitching Brews sells teas, herbs from lower level spot in GenevaJun 17, 2026 1:19 pm - Bewitching Brews, a tea and herb shop on Third Street in Geneva, chose its lower level location specifically for its “underground feel.”
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Local churches join in Aurora’s annual Pride ParadeJun 17, 2026 1:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church and other faith communities participated in Aurora's annual Pride Parade on June 14, which featured over 80 entries and hundreds of marchers. The morning began with an ecumenical service and pancake breakfast at New England Congregational Church, emphasizing unity and God's love for all people.
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The Big Bill Mitt: A son’s tribute to his fatherJun 17, 2026 12:37 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos still has the Big Bill baseball glove that his father gave him 65 years ago. The treasured possession holds countless childhood memories of playing catch with his dad and brother in the backyard.
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Dominican University fashion students dazzle at 2026 Driehaus Fashion AwardsJun 17, 2026 11:51 am - A pair of recent Dominican University graduates are already stitching their mark into the fabric of Chicago's fashion scene.
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‘Heading in the right direction’: Des Plaines council sets new 4-year strategic planJun 17, 2026 11:22 am - Des Plaines’ latest strategic plan gives residents and city employees a new vision for the city and a new mission statement, both of which can be summed up in just six words: to be a caring, welcoming community.