Articles filed under Communities
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Custom guitar maker in South Elgin brings musicians’ visions to lifeJun 15, 2025 9:00 pm - After years of repairing and upgrading guitars as a sideline, Ed Snoble launched Penguin Guitar Company in April, making bespoke guitars in his South Elgin home.
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‘It’s surreal’: Parents of NHL rookie of the year Lane Hutson celebrate honor back home in North BarringtonJun 15, 2025 9:00 pm - With his family cheering him on, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson of North Barrington skated to the NHL’s rookie of the year honors this season.
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How Swede it is — Geneva celebrates Swedish Midsummer FestivalJun 15, 2025 5:04 pm - Families filled Geneva’s Good Templar Park on Sunday to celebrate a tradition that’s been part of the community for more than 110 years.
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‘It’s a community feeling’: Buffalo Grove Farmers Market opens for 17th seasonJun 15, 2025 4:54 pm - Buffalo Grove's Farmers Market opened its 17th season Sunday with a wide variety of vendors offering everything from gourmet French pastries and cheese to tamales and salsa at Mike Rylko Community Park.
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St. Charles man convicted of sex assault in custody in HungaryJun 15, 2025 3:04 pm - A St. Charles driving instructor, convicted of 16 felony charges after a trial he skipped in April, is in custody in Hungary with the U.S. attempting to extradite him, according to court records.
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St. Charles considers restrictions, tax on short-term rentalsJun 15, 2025 8:36 am - St. Charles could impose new regulations and fees for AirBnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals currently unregulated within city limits.
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Campton Hills could annex 962 acres for 900-home developmentJun 15, 2025 8:28 am - In a departure from the contentious now-dead project of Settlements of LaFox’s more than 2,000 homes in St. Charles, the village of Campton Hills is poised for a smaller, less dense annexation.
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Palatine native Pittman won’t overthink his role on Iowa’s defenseJun 14, 2025 6:56 pm - Afte playing in a career-high 13 games last season for the Iowa, St. Viator standout Jeremiah Pittman wants to find consistent production from himself in his final year of eligibility.
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Garage fire causes $15,000 damage to Hoffman Estates home but no injuriesJun 14, 2025 5:43 pm - A fire contained to the attached garage of a two-story Hoffman Estates home caused an estimated $15,000 worth of damage but no injuries Saturday morning.
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Family fun, food and music on tap at Taste of Des PlainesJun 14, 2025 5:37 pm - The Taste of Des Plaines is a two-day festival in downtown Des Plaines that centers around food, music and family fun.