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Therapy dog Kayla celebrates 100th visitMay 05, 2025 10:26 am - The American Kennel Club will be honoring Kayla, a 7-year-old golden retriever, as an “Advanced” Therapy Dog by her achievement of 100 volunteer visits as a member of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Association.
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‘It’s a real community builder’: More schools are taking part in Bike to School DayMay 05, 2025 10:25 am - Parents organize Bike to School Day events, "bike buses,“ and monthly youth rides to encourage biking for health and community. New safety courses also help kids gain skills and confidence.
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood driveMay 05, 2025 10:24 am - On May 28, Fox Valley Orthopedics will hold a blood drive on May 28. Donors get a Panera Bread to-go meal and raffle entry. Walk-ins welcome but registration encouraged.
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Des Plaines man dies after suffering medical emergency on interstate off rampMay 05, 2025 9:00 am - A 53-year-old Des Plaines man died early Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency on an interstate off ramp in Chicago.
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‘A bridge to our community’: Barrington police welcome first therapy dogMay 04, 2025 4:39 pm - Barrington’s police department has a four-footed addition to the force. Oliver, a 17-week-old male English Labrador puppy, will serve as the department's first therapy dog.
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416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin borderMay 04, 2025 4:37 pm - Hersey High School graduate and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik, 28, ran the entire length of Illinois, more than 400 miles, over 10 days.
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And they’re off … Chihuahua races bring familiar thrill back to Arlington HeightsMay 04, 2025 1:53 pm - It’s been 3⅟₂ years since thoroughbred horses last stormed down the stretch at Arlington Park, but that doesn’t mean the thrill of racing is gone from Arlington Heights.
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Burglars hit Downers Grove, Woodridge businesses overnightMay 04, 2025 1:09 pm - Businesses in Downers Grove and Woodridge were targeted during a string of overnight break-ins early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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Batavia High‘s Bulldog Stadium adding digital scoreboardMay 04, 2025 12:10 pm - Batavia High School’s Bulldog Stadium is getting an upgrade that includes a video scoreboard that will not only enhance events for spectators, but further open doors for students studying media production and broadcasting.
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Five-vehicle crash leaves 10 injured in HuntleyMay 04, 2025 7:37 am - Ten people were injured, two seriously, in a five-vehicle crash Saturday in Huntley, authorities said.