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‘We are connected’: Downers Grove gathering honors MLK’s legacy, urges recommitting to his dreamJan 19, 2025 5:50 pm - More than 100 parishioners gathered Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove to both honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and remember that there is more work to be done to fulfill his dream.
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Campton Hills board censures trustee; She calls it ‘petty political theater’Jan 19, 2025 1:44 pm - A majority of Campton Hills village board members voted this month to censure Trustee Janet Burson this month, alleging she leaked confidential information from closed meetings and abused appointed officials, creating a hostile environment.
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Palatine police warn of scam targeting elderly residentsJan 19, 2025 8:45 am - Palatine police are reporting a recent increase of phone/text/email frauds involving elderly residents being scammed out of substantial amounts of money.
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Maple Park horse sanctuary at risk of losing home without major donationsJan 19, 2025 8:35 am - With their farm on the market and a barn full of animals in their care, leaders of Maple Park animal rescue Casey’s Safe Haven are scrambling to raise funds or be faced with an “unthinkable” decision.
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Three killed in fiery Glenview crashJan 19, 2025 7:52 am - Three people were killed early Sunday morning in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Glenview, police said.
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Suburban Skyview: Sunset over Vernon Hills’ Century ParkJan 19, 2025 6:00 am - Suburban Skyview captures a lovely sunset over Century Park in Vernon Hills.
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The Biz Week That Was: Pickleball proliferation, dispute over sales taxes and downtown revitalization among the highlightsJan 19, 2025 5:18 am - ‘We've been doing really, really well’: New Vernon Hills pickleball club off to a fast start The end of a free 30-day membership promotion is nearing, but given the ...
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‘We built a community here’: Dave’s Specialty Foods goes out on top after nearly 24 yearsJan 19, 2025 5:13 am - Dave’s Specialty Foods has reached the end of its nearly 24-year ride. But along the way, it left a trail of happy customers who enjoyed its food, took cooking classes, had events catered, and held private functions at 105 W. Prospect Ave. in Mount Prospect.
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‘Year of the Snake’ celebrated during Lunar New Year eventJan 18, 2025 7:07 pm - Hundreds of people celebrated the arrival of Lunar New Year with entertainment, food and crafts at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center Saturday. Onstage entertainment...
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Viator House marks 8 years of offering safe haven for young immigrants seeking asylumJan 18, 2025 6:54 pm - Viator House of Hospitality celebrates eighth year of serving young male immigrants.