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Service never ends: Volunteers help build, rehab homes for Illinois veteransNov 07, 2025 4:13 pm - An estimated 170 volunteers will participate this weekend in Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Build to construct, rehab or make essential repairs on veterans’ homes in St. Charles, Aurora, Waukegan, Woodstock, Chicago and other municipalities.
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Sweet memories: St. Charles Colonial Cafe’s mini-museum shares ice cream history spanning 125 yearsNov 07, 2025 3:57 pm - Next year will mark 125 years the Anderson name has been involved in milk or ice cream production, distribution and sales throughout the region, with many of those years as a St. Charles icon in the Colonial name.
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Lake County’s consolidated 911 dispatch center now operating in LibertyvilleNov 07, 2025 3:40 pm - LakeComm, Lake County’s new, consolidated 911 emergency communications center, now is fully operational after integrating seven regional dispatch centers.
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Federal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state lawmakersNov 07, 2025 3:38 pm - The recent suspension of federally funded food assistance for needy Americans as well as upcoming rule changes in Medicaid are presenting difficult challenges for state policymakers.
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Winter coat drive for veteransNov 07, 2025 2:54 pm - The GLMV Chamber of Commerce is holding its sixth annual Coat Drive for Vets through Nov. 15.
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Fox River Valley Library in East Dundee hosting food drive to support local pantryNov 07, 2025 2:53 pm - The Fox River Valley Public Library District in East Dundee will host a food drive from Nov. 10 through Dec. 30 to benefit the Fish Food Pantry in Carpentersville.
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Palatine council members host residents meeting Nov. 13Nov 07, 2025 2:52 pm - Palatine Village Council members Doug Myslinski and Joe Falkenberg are hosting a meeting for residents of council districts 3 and 4on Thursday, Nov. 13.
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Arlington Heights Nursing Division hosts food driveNov 07, 2025 2:52 pm - The Village of Arlington Heights' Nursing Division will host a community food drive to help local families in need from Nov. 10 to Nov. 18.
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State grant extends housing for former Tent City residents in ElginNov 07, 2025 2:50 pm - A program created to house the former residents of the Tent City homeless encampment in Elgin has received a state grant that will fund its continuation through the end of next June.
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2025 Veterans Day ceremonies, concerts across the suburbsNov 07, 2025 12:26 pm - Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed services.