Articles filed under Communities
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The wonders of willows: How this hardy tree is designed to survive floodsJun 16, 2025 11:22 am - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the history and uses of weeping willow and black willow trees, including their medicinal benefits and how they are designed to survive floods.
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Dozens of motorcyclists to escort young cancer survivor in Sycamore to St. Charles rideJun 16, 2025 10:47 am - At least 50 motorcycles will ride from Sycamore to St. Charles, escorted by the Kane County Sheriff's Office, to celebrate 2½-year-old Oliver Olinger who is in remission from acute myeloid leukemia.
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Fire leaves Palatine home uninhabitable, no injuries reportedJun 16, 2025 10:24 am - A Palatine home was left uninhabitable, but no one was hurt in a house fire Saturday morning, fire officials said.
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Police join coordinated traffic safety effort along Route 21 in Lake CountyJun 16, 2025 7:21 am - Police from several Lake County departments will be part of a coordinated traffic safety initiative across northern Illinois on Tuesday, June 17.
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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.