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Wheeling Park District Executive Director announces retirement after 33 years of serviceFeb 25, 2026 2:49 pm - After 33 years of dedicated service to the community, Jan Buchs, executive director of the Wheeling Park District, has announced plans to retire effective May 29.
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No injuries in fire at Brown’s Chicken in East DundeeFeb 25, 2026 2:47 pm - No one was injured in a Wednesday fire at Brown’s Chicken in East Dundee that caused an estimated $40,000 in damage.
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Authorities: Nursing assistant sexually assaulted disabled personFeb 25, 2026 2:40 pm - A certified nursing assistant has been accused of sexually assaulting a resident at a facility for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.
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Mount Prospect Community Band begins 50th anniversary season March 14Feb 25, 2026 2:40 pm - On Saturday, March 14, the Mount Prospect Community Band, under the direction of Music Director Monty Adams, begins the celebration of its 50th anniversary season with the opening concert, “Spring Awakening.”
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Two ice fishermen rescued in Port BarringtonFeb 25, 2026 2:30 pm - Two ice fishermen were rescued about 50 feet from shore Wednesday afternoon in Port Barrington.
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Crystal Lake church to host annual Spring Cantata March 8Feb 25, 2026 1:45 pm - On Sunday, March 8, First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake presents its annual spring cantata, with the theme, “Oh, Jonah!” during worship.
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First Congregational’s annual spring concert to be ‘Music for Your Soul’Feb 25, 2026 1:35 pm - On Sunday, March 15, First Congregational Church’s Vestry Adult Choir and Jubilate Bell Choir will present their annual spring concert, “Music For Your Soul.”
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Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week to run Feb. 27-March 8Feb 25, 2026 1:18 pm - Meet Chicago Northwest’s annual Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week will take place Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 8.
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Elgin Golden K Kiwanis mark 50 years of service, fellowship, fighting hungerFeb 25, 2026 1:14 pm - For 50 years, the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Club has been a steady presence in the Elgin area, proving that service does not retire with age.
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Aurora church celebrates Lent by ‘Building Beloved Community'Feb 25, 2026 1:08 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is celebrating the second Sunday of Lent on March 1. Continuing the sermon series “Building Beloved Community,” the Rev. Tammy Scott will preach on “The Authority That Liberates,” based on Luke 4:16-21.