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‘Freedom isn’t automatic’: Elgin to honor MLK’s legacy with annual prayer breakfastJan 06, 2026 1:58 pm - For the 41st year, community members in Elgin will meet to honor the spirit and memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual prayer breakfast Jan. 17 at Elgin Community College.
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Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pondJan 06, 2026 1:40 pm - Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.
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‘Hard work and community’: Lake County couple debuts Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truckJan 06, 2026 1:12 pm - The enterprising team of Ivan and Jessica Tcholakov of Round Lake Beach have launched Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Grayslake as their second mobile food business.
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Controversial development plans for Cary Maplewood property are still onJan 06, 2026 1:08 pm - Despite a public notice posted by the village seeking additional applicants, developers have not walked away from their proposal to redevelop the former Maplewood Elementary School property in Cary.
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Antioch man found guilty of ‘rolling coal’ at anti-Trump rally in McHenryJan 06, 2026 1:02 pm - An Antioch man has been fined $300 for emitting black smoke called “rolling coal” from his pickup truck at protesters during a rally in McHenry last year.
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Inverness Garden Club celebrates 85 years with ‘Enchanted Forest’ luncheonJan 06, 2026 12:26 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its 85th anniversary "Enchanted Forest" luncheon, featuring magical woodland decorations, raffles, auctions, and handcrafted trees.
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Des Plaines Garden Club to watch Audrey Hepburn’s garden tourJan 06, 2026 12:16 pm - The Des Plaines Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Jan. 8 at the Des Plaines Public Library. After the business meeting, the club will watch a movie about Audrey Hepburn's favorite gardens worldwide.
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Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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Crystal Lake police officer reprimanded after losing personal rifleJan 06, 2026 11:24 am - A Crystal Lake police officer was given a written reprimand after he lost a personal rifle that authorities said was recovered by a convicted felon.
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Best Bets: Elvis tribute artists honor The King, ESO performs Disney’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ scoreJan 06, 2026 8:40 am - Suburban venues honor Elvis Presley, British-Asian comedian Paul Chowdhry makes his U.S. debut, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Point2PointProductions deliver a concert-style performance of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and more.