Articles filed under Communities
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Downers Grove family installs Little Free Library to celebrate grandparents’ 90th birthdaysMay 21, 2025 10:47 am - To celebrate their grandparents' 90th birthdays and passion for reading, a Downers Grove family worked with the park district to set up a Little Free Library, aiming to build community and expand book access.
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Rosemont kicks off 18-show summer concert series SundayMay 21, 2025 10:18 am - Rosemont’s annual free summer concert series Rockin’ in the Park — featuring 18 bands plus fireworks — begins this weekend at Parkway Bank Park.
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Historic Schweikher House in Schaumburg to host peony garden party fundraiser May 31May 21, 2025 10:06 am - The Schweikher House Preservation Trust invites the public to an afternoon garden party fundraiser at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31st at the historic Schweikher House in Schaumburg.
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West Chicago mayor and city council continue feud over staffing authorityMay 21, 2025 10:06 am - Although West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey proposed a “pathway forward” this week, his feud with the city council over staffing decisions continues.
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St. Charles Mayor Hull appoints committee chairmen, seeks city clerk applicantsMay 21, 2025 9:55 am - St. Charles Mayor Clint Hull has appointed city council members to chair the council’s various committees and an interim city clerk while the city seeks to fill the vacant position.
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Turn mental health awareness into action in the workplaceMay 21, 2025 9:29 am - This year has gotten off to a tumultuous start for Americans. It is easy to understand why people are having trouble going about their normal business with a positive mindset. Fortunately, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme for 2025 is “Turn Awareness into Action.”
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Last minute offer could save St. Charles’ historic Barry HouseMay 21, 2025 9:00 am - A historic St. Charles home remains safe from demolition for at least 60 days after city council members tabled the owners’ request this week.
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Algonquin gymnast heads to third consecutive world adult competitionMay 21, 2025 7:00 am - Despite multiple injuries from previous competitions, 53-year-old Algonquin resident Alison Wright will compete in an international adult gymnastics competition.
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Man who hit pedestrian and fled scene pleads guilty, gets prison timeMay 21, 2025 6:50 am - A man pleaded guilty Tuesday to failing to report a crash with injury stemming from when he hit a woman with his car while she was crossing the street in Algonquin and then fled.
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SamaraCare breakfast raises funds, awareness for women’s mental health careMay 21, 2025 12:01 am - Nearly 200 attended the SamaraCare Women in Touch Breakfast to support mental health care fee subsidies for women and children.