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Hoffman Estates seeking Holiday Giving Tree sponsorsNov 20, 2025 12:06 pm - Hoffman Estates community members interested in becoming Holiday Giving Tree sponsors are invited to select a recipient ornament from the Giving Tree in the Health and Human Services lobby at village hall through Monday, Dec. 1.
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Grown-up namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse embarks on national speaking tour in native suburbsNov 20, 2025 12:05 pm - GiGi Gianni of South Barrington, namesake and Chief Inspiration Officer of Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, will kick off a national speaking tour this Sunday in Wilmette.
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Naperville could create new police unit to respond to mental health callsNov 20, 2025 11:39 am - Naperville City Council members Tuesday said they want to include $1.26 million in the 2026 budget to establish a mobile crisis intervention team within the police department.
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Geneva Lions Club hosts 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with SantaNov 19, 2025 11:39 pm - The Geneva Lions Club is hosting its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6. It includes live music, photos with Santa, kids craft table, pancake creation station, and more, with ticket proceeds supporting the club's eyeglass program.
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Glen Ellyn Rotary’s citrus sale supports local scholarships, nonprofitsNov 19, 2025 10:06 pm - The annual Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn Citrus Fundraiser supports local scholarships and nonprofit organizations. Your purchase of fresh Florida clementines, oranges, and grapefruit helps raise funds for scholarships and community grants.
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Muriel Anderson returns to Downers Grove for her 34th annual hometown concertNov 19, 2025 8:53 pm - Muriel Anderson's concert on Nov. 29 features Italian virtuoso guitarist Alberto Lombardi as a special guest. There’s also a chance to win a new Eastman guitar, with a portion of proceeds supporting music education for underprivileged youth.
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New fire station, bank renovation among key projects in proposed Des Plaines budgetNov 19, 2025 7:08 pm - Des Plaines’ $230 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year includes funds for a new fire station and the renovation of a downtown landmark.
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‘Perfect location’: Lake Zurich authorizes $2.1 million land buy for potential fire station siteNov 19, 2025 7:07 pm - The groundwork is being set for a new fire station in Lake Zurich with the pending village purchase of four acres for $2.1 million.
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Wheaton rejects plan to turn former hardware store into co-working spaceNov 19, 2025 5:31 pm - The Wheaton City Council has turned down a proposal for a co-working space to use a “prime real estate location” downtown.
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Three charged with stealing car in Willowbrook, fleeing policeNov 19, 2025 5:27 pm - Three people, including a teenager, are accused of stealing a car in Willowbrook and leading police on a high-speed chase.