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Lakewood expansion moves forwardFeb 18, 2026 2:38 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of about 29.4 acres to expand Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
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Waukegan Park District scholarship applications availableFeb 18, 2026 2:25 pm - The Waukegan Park District will support the academic endeavors of five local students by awarding each a $1,000 scholarship, known as the Waukegan Park District Memorial Endowment Fund Scholarship.
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Northbrook Park District offers noncontact football skills competition for ages 6-14Feb 18, 2026 1:57 pm - Next month, the Northbrook Park District will bring back the Youth Punt, Pass and Kick Challenge, a football skills competition for children ages 6-14.
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Newcomer Cody Combs excels in Paramount’s stellar ‘Dear Evan Hansen’Feb 18, 2026 1:54 pm - Paramount Theatre’s superb regional premiere of “Dear Evan Hansen” benefits from a star turn by newcomer Cody Combs and insightful direction from director Jessica Fisch.
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Chamber Music on the Fox hosts ‘Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine’Feb 18, 2026 1:33 pm - The Chamber Music on the Fox series presents "Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine," featuring romantic favorites from composers like Robert and Clara Schumann and W.A. Mozart.
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Short Story Theatre presents six true stories March 12Feb 18, 2026 1:00 pm - Short Story Theatre will present an evening of six warm, wise and wonderful true stories about myriad topics, including starting a mahjong business, befriending your doctor, sewing a perfect seam, car woes and a grudge from childhood.
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Vineyard Church offers free fun and games at Friend-FestFeb 18, 2026 12:47 pm - Friend-Fest 2026 is a free community event hosted by Vineyard Church of Elgin on March 7, offering fun activities, games, and food for kids through fifth grade. The event provides a safe and enjoyable environment for families, with carnival-like games and a "Calm Room" for quieter activities
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Lake in the Hills fire guts storage building at Fox Valley Power SportsFeb 18, 2026 12:38 pm - A storage building holding snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft at a Lake in the Hills business was gutted in a fire early Wednesday morning.
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Learn about the ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus at Gary UMC in WheatonFeb 18, 2026 12:19 pm - Throughout Lent, you can explore the “I Am” sayings of Jesus at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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American Wind Band takes you on a journey with ‘Music Across the Globe’Feb 18, 2026 12:03 pm - On Feb. 22, the American Wind Band presents a free concert titled "Music Across the Globe" at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring music from various countries like Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, and Korea.