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Palatine to honor fallen firefighters on anniversary of Ben Franklin blazeFeb 16, 2026 1:03 pm - The Palatine Fire Department will hold a memorial service at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, to honor three volunteer firefighters killed in the line of duty 53 years ago.
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Arlington Heights police earn national accreditationFeb 16, 2026 1:03 pm - The Arlington Heights Police Department has achieved accreditation for a sixth time since 2008 from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
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10-year-old Aurora author first of 28 spotlights during Black Girl Magic MonthFeb 16, 2026 12:19 pm - Courtney Stovall, a 10-year-old Black girl, was the first of 28 honorees featured in Aurora's Black Girl Magic Month, a campaign celebrating the brilliance and resilience of Black girls and young women.
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Crystal Lake woman dies after single-vehicle crash in Hoffman EstatesFeb 16, 2026 12:04 pm - Hoffman Estates police are continuing to investigate a single-vehicle crash Friday evening that killed a 25-year-old Crystal Lake woman.
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Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis Presents ‘Mesmerize’Feb 16, 2026 11:40 am - Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis, under the direction of Michelle Carrison and assistant Hannah Vaselaney, will take the stage for their highly anticipated annual dance show, “Mesmerize,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19, 20, and 21
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Lombard Historical Society shares love stories from the pastFeb 16, 2026 11:19 am - On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Lombard Historical Society presents "Love Stories From History --The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!" with Lorrisa Julianus, an award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker.
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Woodlands Academy students receive Archdiocesan faith, service awardFeb 16, 2026 11:07 am - Two Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart students have been honored with the 2026 Golden Rose Award.
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Schaumburg A.M. Rotary to host Feb. 26 soup tasting fundraiser to support local familiesFeb 16, 2026 10:42 am - The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. invites the community to come together for an evening of flavor, fun and philanthropy at its annual Souper Bowl of Soups Cook-Off Fundraiser, taking place Thursday, Feb. 26, at its new and larger location: the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, at 50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg.
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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.