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Business-nonprofit collaboration sparks new social work grad student scholarshipMar 26, 2025 1:30 pm - Social work graduate students interested in specializing in supporting the mental health needs of Illinois school children from adoptive, foster and kinship families are eligible to apply for a new scholarship.
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St. Charles Ward 5 candidates talk utilities, downtown, dam removalMar 26, 2025 1:12 pm - St. Charles Ward 5 Alderman Steve Weber cites his experience as a reason he deserves another term on the city council. His opponent, Lauren Duddles, believes her career in teaching and working for a nonprofit organization would benefit the city council.
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Construction begins on 164 high-end townhouses at Bell Works in Hoffman EstatesMar 26, 2025 1:11 pm - Officials recently broke ground on a project involving 164 townhouse units on the northeast side of Bell Works in Hoffman Estates, which will be known as The Towns at Bell Works Chicagoland.
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As she nears 100, retired Arlington Heights educator Mary Stitt is still learningMar 26, 2025 1:06 pm - Mary Stitt, retired principal of the Arlington Heights elementary school that bears her name, is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 14. Stitt, who reads the newspaper on her iPad and participates in a book club, attributes her longevity to good nutrition, avoiding cigarettes, and being a lifelong learner.
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Fox Valley Brass Band joins Illinois Brass Band for March 30 concertMar 26, 2025 12:58 pm - The Fox Valley Brass Band and Illinois Brass Band will perform a joint concert on March 30th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The program will feature works by Tom Davoren, James Curnow, Percy Aldridge Grainger, and others.
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Naperville churches unite for ‘Love Your Neighbor’ walk to spread goodwillMar 26, 2025 12:42 pm - Interfaith “Love Your Neighbor” walk bringing three Naperville churches together to spread love and support for local community through joint prayer, advocacy and cereal donations.
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Dining out: Turtle gumbo, National Hot Chicken Day and a restaurant closing in St. CharlesMar 26, 2025 12:11 pm - Perry’s is offering up a Louisiana delicacy for a limited time, while Fry the Coop is celebrating National Hot Chicken Day Sunday, March 30, with a special deal.
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Child’s play: North Central College theater grad pursues passion for children’s theaterMar 26, 2025 12:05 pm - Actress Maria Clara Ospina discovered her passion for children’s theater while attending North Central College. A Chicago Children’s Theatre veteran, she co-stars in the company’s premiere of “Go Dog Go! (Ve Perro ¡Ve!).
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Naperville church to host Taizé prayerMar 26, 2025 11:33 am - Join a Lenten Taizé prayer on Monday, April 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville.
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Easter Egg Helicopter Drop returning to Aurora churchMar 26, 2025 11:25 am - Kids 10 and under are invited to Faith Lutheran Church's helicopter Easter egg drop on April 19, with over 15,000 eggs falling from the sky. Sign-up is available.