Articles filed under Communities
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Elgin church spreads the love with $25K Umbrella Fund DriveSep 16, 2025 10:23 pm - Christ the Lord Lutheran members Rev. Arlyn and Jeanne Tolzmann pose with an umbrella representing the 2025 Summer Umbrella Fund Drive to support five projects in the Elgin community and beyond.
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Grayslake man indicted on federal healthcare fraud chargesSep 16, 2025 10:22 pm - A Grayslake man has been indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges for allegedly submitting more than $17.3 million in fraudulent claims to a private insurer. An indic...
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Space archaeologist tackles middle age in ‘Timey Wimey’ solo show at Elgin Fringe FestSep 16, 2025 9:43 pm - Writer and performer Victoria Montalbano presents "Timey Wimey Stuff," a solo show exploring mid-life crisis and time traveling at the Elgin Fringe Festival.
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Firefighters will relocate to Rosemont when Des Plaines firehouse is replacedSep 16, 2025 8:02 pm - The proposed demolition and replacement of a fire station on Des Plaines’ south side will force some firefighters to make Rosemont their temporary base of operations.
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Restaurant, townhouses approval new chapter for long vacant village-owned land in Lake ZurichSep 16, 2025 8:01 pm - After 20 years, Lake Zurich envisions a new chapter for vacant village-owned property across Main Street from its namesake lake.
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Conant High School’s second-ever boys cross country coach nearing career finish lineSep 16, 2025 6:13 pm - The finish line is coming into view for John Powers after 34 seasons coaching boys cross country for Conant High School, where he’s followed in the footsteps of his legendary mentor Jack Ary.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-27Sep 16, 2025 6:11 pm - Upcoming gardening events and clubs in the Chicago area, including presentations on monarchs, invasive plants, fall flowers, and harvesting herbs.
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Aurora Fire Department responds to two overlapping second-alarm firesSep 16, 2025 5:21 pm - The Aurora Fire Department responded to two second-alarm structure fires Monday afternoon, just minutes apart. The Aurora Fire Department Office of Public Information sai...
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Step into serenity: Forest bathing helps you reconnect with natureSep 16, 2025 5:13 pm - “Forest bathing is a gentle walk in nature, where you bathe your senses in the ambiance of the environment,” said Retta Hennessy, a certified forest therapy guide at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
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American Legion names Hoffman Estates lieutenant its Illinois Firefighter of the YearSep 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Illinois American Legion has named Hoffman Estates Fire Lt. Kurt Lichtenberg the organization’s Illinois Firefighter of the Year.