Articles filed under Communities
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A joyful noise: Young suburban cancer survivor’s story inspires new musicMay 02, 2025 10:13 am - Two years ago, Kamila Santiago got terrifying news: The Lake in the Hills girl, then 10, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a malignant bone tumor on her left leg. Last year, the now 12-year-old wrote about her experience in cooperation with Sing Me a Story.
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Six hospitalized in Hampshire following two carbon monoxide scares this weekMay 02, 2025 9:12 am - Hampshire Fire Protection District responded to two separate carbon monoxide incidents this week that have sent a total of six people to the hospital.
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‘I know I have hope’: Community rallies behind U-46 teacher in urgent need of a kidneyMay 02, 2025 7:59 am - To her students at Timber Trails Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, Katie Pappas is more than a health teacher.
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Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off seasonMay 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
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Pancake breakfast benefits Community Emergency Response Team of South Lake CountyMay 02, 2025 7:21 am - The Community Emergency Response Team of South Lake County is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Lake Zurich fire station No. 1, 321 S. Buesching Road.
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Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville set to reopenMay 02, 2025 7:20 am - The Beer Garden at Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Road (Route 137) in Libertyville, will reopen Friday, May 2.
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Father gets conditional discharge after being convicted of battery to sonsMay 02, 2025 7:20 am - An Aurora man was sentenced to two years of conditional discharge Friday for attacking his young son after the child refused his order to hit a disabled older brother.
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Hanover Township’s 10th annual 5K steps off May 3May 02, 2025 7:19 am - Hanover Township’s 10th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
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Veterans benefits fair set for Friday in BataviaMay 02, 2025 7:19 am - The Batavia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1197 will have a benefits fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the post, 645 S. River St. (Route 25), in Batavia.
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Geneva council OKs new grant program for historic buildingsMay 02, 2025 7:18 am - Owners of historic buildings in Geneva will now be able to apply for grants to pay for upgrades, including utilities, fire prevention, accessibility and interior improvements.