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Special exhibition explains the role of pollinators and how to support themApr 17, 2026 4:16 pm - For the Love of Pollinators, a special exhibition that blends art, ecology and everyday action, continues at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville through May 31.
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Aurora mayor renews call to prioritize people, planet over profitApr 17, 2026 3:20 pm - In his first State of the City speech since becoming mayor of Aurora, John Laesch reiterated his belief that city government should prioritize people and the environment.
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Recycle your bicycle: Schaumburg nonprofit gets refurbished bikes to those in needApr 17, 2026 3:00 pm - Ryan Gable of Bikes and Music, a Schaumburg-based nonprofit, collects used bikes, has them repaired and donates them - along with a helmet - to groups who work with people in need.
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Marriott’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ a rockin’ tribute to the KingApr 17, 2026 2:51 pm - Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, zestfully performed by Marriott Theatre’s ensemble, and Taylor Hanes’ thoughtful interpretation of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, “Heartbreak Hotel” for the music, stay for Taylor Hanes’ thoughtful interpretation of the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
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Bigger not always better: North Chicago among best small cities to start a business, analysis showsApr 17, 2026 2:20 pm - North Chicago ranked first in Illinois and 56th in the U.S. among the “Best Small Cities to Start a Business,” according to information released by the personal finance company WalletHub.
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Cash for concerts, roads in new $6.9 million Deer Park budgetApr 17, 2026 2:16 pm - A new summer concert series, roadwork and stormwater drainage improvements are among the projects funded in Deer Park’s budget for the next fiscal year.
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A major accomplishment: Naperville woman set to add Boston to her list of marathons completedApr 17, 2026 10:00 am - When Soma Jain took the streets of Chicago on Oct. 7, 2012, to watch a friend run the Chicago Marathon, she never imagined the journey that experience would take her on.
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Dutch Bros Coffee continues to expand in McHenry County with Algonquin locationApr 17, 2026 9:45 am - Coming off a recent approval to open in Crystal Lake, drive-through coffee shop Dutch Bros. now has its sights on opening in Algonquin.
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Teen dead after crashing vehicle in Rolling Meadows industrial parkApr 17, 2026 8:00 am - An 18-year-old man was killed when police say he crashed his vehicle in a Rolling Meadows industrial park late Wednesday.
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Always books, ‘but now there’s so much more’: Arlington Heights library marks 100th anniversaryApr 16, 2026 7:06 pm - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend, marking a century of evolution - from a small collection of books to a modern institution with 2 million items, digital resources and a Makerplace branch.