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CASA Kane County calls for 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careSep 10, 2024 12:47 am - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. However, the need continues to grow, and they are actively seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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Chicago a cappella launches 2024-25 season with ‘Lamentations’ in NapervilleSep 10, 2024 12:16 am - Chicago a cappella, Chicago’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble, begins its 2024-25 season this September with “Lamentations,” a program exploring narratives of displacement, yearning for home, and rebuilding.
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St. Charles Arts Council to host ‘Great St. Charles Art Heist’Sep 09, 2024 11:10 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council will host “The Great St. Charles Art Heist” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in downtown St. Charles.
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Federal funding meeting set at Harper CollegeSep 09, 2024 10:54 pm - Representatives of Cook County government will be on hand from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Harper College’s Wojcik Conference Center to solicit ideas for using federal funds in...
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Lake Zurich sales tax hike to help defray cost of $154 million Lake Michigan projectSep 09, 2024 8:32 pm - Lake Zurich will increase its local sales tax to help defray the cost of bringing Lake Michigan water to town.
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Pickleball courts among features coming to Community Center Park in Rolling MeadowsSep 09, 2024 8:05 pm - The Rolling Meadows Park District is about to embark on transformation of one of its biggest and most centrally-located parks, with pickleball courts and a slew of other new activities.
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Two arrested, charged with 92 counts of animal cruelty after more than 50 dogs abandonedSep 09, 2024 4:44 pm - A man and woman from Huntley are facing a combined 92 counts of animal cruelty following a monthslong investigation that started in July after more than 50 dogs were abandoned in a Belvidere dog park.
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Union says Palatine wrongfully terminated public works employeeSep 09, 2024 4:43 pm - A labor union is urging Palatine officials to reverse their decision to terminate a public works employee.
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Man charged in fatal hit-and-run in WheatonSep 09, 2024 4:09 pm - A 26-year-old Aurora man is facing a felony charge after police say he fatally struck a pedestrian in Wheaton early Sunday morning and left the scene.
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Judge denies Mount Prospect’s request to halt operations at malodorous businessSep 09, 2024 3:55 pm - A Cook County judge Monday denied Mount Prospect’s emergency request for a temporary restraining order against animal feed producer Prestige Feed Products.