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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.
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Gowns For Good to host wedding, prom dress salesJan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Gowns For Good, an organization dedicated to making formalwear accessible while giving back to the community, will host upcoming events for brides-to-be and high schoolers getting ready for prom.
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Des Plaines releases community calendar for 2026Jan 30, 2026 9:53 am - An official Des Plaines community calendar for 2026 is available online in several languages.
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Antioch’s picks new village administrator from more than 150 applicantsJan 30, 2026 9:53 am - Andrew Lichterman, who worked in Deerfield village government the last 15 years, is Antioch’s new village administrator.
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East Dundee office building sells for $1.5M; West Dundee restaurant space on sale for $1.25MJan 30, 2026 9:52 am - Continuing the resurgence of East Dundee, an office building in the heart of the downtown just sold for $1.5 million. Meanwhile, a three-level restaurant space is up for sale at $1.25 million in West Dundee.