Articles filed under Communities
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Winter convocation: Where you can see bald eagles soaring in the suburbsJan 30, 2026 4:22 pm - Soaring into Illinois in huge numbers, bald eagles can be spotted at several suburban locations this winter.
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Finn McCool’s up for $225,000 grant in WheelingJan 30, 2026 3:46 pm - A much-anticipated restaurant is in line for a $225,000 municipal grant in Wheeling.
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Preferred route for Lake-Cook bike path topic of open house meetingJan 30, 2026 3:26 pm - The preferred alternative to close a bike path gap along Lake-Cook Road will be available for public viewing and input from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park.
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National civics competition for middle schoolers comes with $100K top prizeJan 30, 2026 3:25 pm - Sixth, seventh and eighth graders with an idea about using civics to improve their community can submit an essay to participate in a national competition with a chance to win a $100,000 in a 529 educational savings plan.
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Profiles in Excellence returns for Black History MonthJan 30, 2026 1:24 pm - Origin stories come to life through performance and storytelling at the 43rd annual Profiles in Excellence event from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chicago.
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Comedy, compassion and a little terror animate Marriott Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’Jan 30, 2026 12:22 pm - Fine performances, excellent design and remarkable original puppets elevate Marriott Theatre’s winning revival of the comically macabre musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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Men killed in December plane crash at DuPage Airport identifiedJan 30, 2026 11:30 am - The DuPage County coroner’s office has named the two men killed in a Dec. 17 plane crash at the DuPage County Airport in West Chicago.
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Former Bulldog Ale House in McHenry soon to reopen as Red Rose BanquetsJan 30, 2026 11:28 am - In the past four years, Moiz Mohammed has opened two Red Rose Banquets facilities in Roselle and Elgin, and the third is set to come to McHenry later this spring.
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Chicago Party Planning Showcase Feb. 1 at WhirlyBall in Vernon HillsJan 30, 2026 11:06 am - Discover everything you need for your event all under one roof at the upcoming Chicago Party Planning Showcase.
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Elk Grove Village hosts blood drive Feb. 7Jan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Elk Grove Village will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at village hall, 901 Wellington Ave.