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Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto CompetitionJan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.
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MCC-grown elderberries to be featured in new craft beerJan 07, 2026 4:59 pm - Elderberries grown by the Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College will be featured in a limited edition ale at Woodstock’s Kishwaukee Brewing Company.
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Geneva’s historic blacksmith shop gets last-ditch plea for preservationJan 07, 2026 4:17 pm - Preservationists are making a last-ditch effort to convince the Geneva City Council not to approve a petition to demolish the circa 1840s blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St.
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Elgin exploring MLK’s enduring legacy in four-part seriesJan 07, 2026 4:12 pm - A series of four panel discussions will reflect on the continuing legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Jan. 14 in Elgin. They will explore King's significance as a theologian, civil rights leader, advocate of nonviolence, and voice against poverty.
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West Dundee plans to build new police station at former Spring Hill Mall siteJan 07, 2026 3:45 pm - West Dundee trustees are getting started on their first project at the former Spring Hill Mall site.
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Local students shine in athletics and the artsJan 07, 2026 3:38 pm - The community at Palombi Middle School in Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 is proud to celebrate an outstanding season of student achievement across athletics and the performing arts.
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Mount Prospect allows decades-old shed converted to art studio for 7-year-old to standJan 07, 2026 3:23 pm - Mount Prospect trustees voted with their hearts Tuesday, granting zoning relief to a resident for a shed converted to an art studio for a seven-year-old girl with therapeutic needs.
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Mount Prospect’s first female commander takes oathJan 07, 2026 2:55 pm - The Mount Prospect Police Department reached a milestone this week with the promotion of Sgt. Alison Teevan to the rank of commander, making her the force’s first female commander.
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From orchestra to outreach: Lake Zurich High School senior brings music and kindness to seniorsJan 07, 2026 2:26 pm - Joshua Kalarical is a senior at Lake Zurich High School. Music is a core passion of his that has always been part of his life.
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How a planned bike path will close a key gap in central Lake CountyJan 07, 2026 1:29 pm - A project pending official approval in Lake County will close a key gap in a bike path network ultimately linking downtown Round Lake with the Des Plaines River Trail.