Articles filed under Communities
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Best Bets: TikTok sensation Drew Wiegman brings improvisational cello home to Lake CountyMar 25, 2025 9:59 am - Self-taught cellist and Lake County native Drew Wiegman headlines the James Lumber Center in Grayslake, Elmhurst History Museum examines DuPage County’s farming legacy, and the Lyric Opera stages the Chicago premiere of the new adults-only “The Listeners.”
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Candidates respectful, well-informedMar 25, 2025 9:20 am - Having lived in Libertyville since 1968, I am recommending three candidates in the April 1 election: for village president (Matthew Hickey) and for village trustee (Kara ...
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Board can be beacon of collaborationMar 25, 2025 9:19 am - On April 1, Palatine Township voters have the opportunity to establish a Community Mental Health Board and enhance local services for countless residents. CMHBs have a pr...
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Township leadership is ripe for changeMar 25, 2025 9:19 am - I am a retired city manager with 40 years of local government experience. I moved to Milton Township over four years ago and have had the opportunity to observe the servi...
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Compassion for people, passion for the jobMar 25, 2025 9:18 am - I am writing because I support Tom Schwingbeck for Arlington Heights village president. I have known Tom for many years and have been serving with him on the village boar...
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Authorities: Woman used pepper spray on policeMar 25, 2025 8:43 am - A woman accused of causing a disturbance at a business Saturday and pepper-spraying Addison police officers who were trying to subdue her is facing several charges.
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Learn how bison shaped the Illinois prairieMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - Author and natural history educator Cindy Crosby will discuss how the tallgrass prairie, Illinois’ original garden, has been shaped by bison during a presentation at 7 p.m. April 1.
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Batavia parks forums seek input for new master planMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - The Batavia Park District is having community forums Tuesday and Wednesday to receive input for its master plan.
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How muskrats shape bird-friendly wetland topic of Lake County Audubon meetingMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - How muskrats shape bird-friendly wetlands is the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society meeting at 7 p.m. April 7, at Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills.
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Lake Zurich’s first detailed comprehensive plan update in 22 years shifts emphasis to include redevelopmentMar 24, 2025 9:32 pm - Officials recently approved “Lake Zurich Together” the first detailed update of the village’s comprehensive plan since 2003, expanded to include policies for infill and redevelopment.