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Cary teacher named McHenry County Educator of the YearMay 13, 2026 11:35 am - Cary School District 26 teacher Dawn Wiginton has been named McHenry County Educator of the Year and was bestowed the distinction on Saturday.
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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Aurora’s Spring Food Truck Festival brings 30+ vendors to downtown May 15May 13, 2026 11:17 am - Over 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street, between River Street and Broadway in downtown Aurora, serving an array of culinary delights.
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Inspiring Evans Scholar finds joy in ‘the most challenging of circumstances’May 13, 2026 11:03 am - Glenbard West student Gabbi Bertrand was inspired by her sister’s death to become a nurse, which she’ll pursue as an Evans Scholar at the University of Iowa.
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Add prayers for peace to the courtyard of Gary UMC in WheatonMay 13, 2026 10:47 am - You are welcome to add ribbons with prayers for peace to the courtyard of Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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Hoffman Estates Park District to celebrate opening of fully inclusive playground SaturdayMay 13, 2026 10:36 am - The Hoffman Estates Park District is inviting the community to a celebration Saturday for the grand opening of the new fully inclusive playground at Vogelei Park & Barn.
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Jersey Tenors concert combines opera and rock classics at Huntley churchMay 13, 2026 10:34 am - The Jersey Tenors will perform at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley on Friday, June 26. The group blends opera classics with rock hits from Queen, Elton John, and Bon Jovi.
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‘It’s like the Super Bowl’: Lilac Time in Lombard culminates in parade on SundayMay 13, 2026 10:26 am - Don’t read too much into the “bloom ’o’ meter” dial, the official gauge for Lilac Time, turned past fully blooming. The Palibin lilacs are holding court now. And Lilac Time is a marathon not a sprint, topped off by a parade down Main Street this Sunday.
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Former education CEO opens Floor Coverings International serving Northbrook and Chicago’s North ShoreMay 13, 2026 10:23 am - A former education company CEO and his wife are bringing a new flooring business to Chicago’s North Shore with the opening of Floor Coverings International® in Northbrook.
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Schaumburg Choral Artists present contemporary choral works, spirituals at May concertsMay 13, 2026 10:12 am - The Schaumburg Choral Artists will perform spring concerts on May 16 in Schaumburg and May 31 in Park Ridge. The program includes contemporary choral works and spirituals such as "My Song in the Night" by Elaine Hagenberg, "Õhtul" by Pärt Uusberg and "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" by Moses Hogan.