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Huntley church begins school year with Backpack BlessingsAug 21, 2024 12:28 pm - The beginning of each new school year is celebrated at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley with its traditional “Back to School Backpack Blessings” given by Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey.
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New police chief coming aboard in Barrington HillsAug 21, 2024 12:16 pm - Kyle Murphy is set to trade his Wilmette police chief’s badge for a Barrington Hills model.
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Eagle Scout candidate leads a Civil War headstone restoration project at Bluff City CemeteryAug 21, 2024 12:06 pm - On Aug. 10, Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin was the site of a historical restoration project led by Eagle Scout candidate Drew Douglas of BSA Troop 13 of the Three Fires Council in St. Charles.
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Coroner: Man found dead outside Buffalo Grove store likely died of natural causesAug 21, 2024 11:59 am - A man found dead Saturday in a vehicle parked outside the Woodman’s Market in Buffalo Grove appears to have died of natural causes, authorities said Wednesday.
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Let’s hear it for family reunionsAug 21, 2024 11:43 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos’ fascination with family reunions has grown since having children. In happy times or times of grief, there is joy and strength is found while sharing life with those with whom you have a shared history.
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St. Catherine of Siena to celebrate 40th anniversary of church buildingAug 21, 2024 11:22 am - St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the dedication of its church building with a special Mass celebrated by Bis...
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Streamwood blood drive set for Aug. 28Aug 21, 2024 11:15 am - The Streamwood Blood Commission will host its fourth donation drive of the year from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Fire Station #31, 1204 S. Park Ave., Streamwood.
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Man who fled police in Villa Park sentenced to eight years in prisonAug 21, 2024 11:08 am - A Harvey man accused of fleeing from Villa Park police in a stolen car has pleaded guilty to being an armed habitual criminal.
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Is that a mermaid?: Self-proclaimed ‘merfolk’ create community, culture — and finsAug 21, 2024 10:59 am - The Illinois Mer-Pod is a 300-member hobbyist group of “merfolk” who gather for swims and beach meet-ups while also performing and appearing at events.
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The Mustang Summit heads to Woodstock’s Soulful Prairies Aug. 25Aug 21, 2024 10:25 am - The Mustang Summit is galloping into the Soulful Prairies sanctuary and healing center in Woodstock on Sunday, Aug. 25, as part of the initiative to expand mustang education to the horse-loving general public.