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Villa Park felon sentenced to 18 years for weapons charges, home invasionJan 14, 2025 4:38 pm - A Villa Park convicted felon was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison following convictions on separate weapons and unlawful restraint charges.
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Vision boards help Alden Gardens residents appreciate rich life experiencesJan 14, 2025 4:32 pm - Alden Gardens residents celebrate New Year's by making vision boards reflecting on their life experiences. Resident Margaret Perotti makes board reminiscing about her career, family, and hobbies
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Schaumburg has big plans for parcel at Algonquin, Meacham roadsJan 14, 2025 4:23 pm - Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly won applause from suburban business leaders Tuesday with his announcement of a deal to move the eyesore Cook County highway maintenance facility from the village’s redeveloping northeast corner.
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Historian brings Black history to life through song in Glen Ellyn Feb. 8Jan 14, 2025 4:15 pm - A Black History Month event in Glen Ellyn will feature Clarence Goodman performing pivotal African American songs and discussing the historical context.
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Faith Feeds Food Pantry partners with Endeavor Health to improve its physical locationJan 14, 2025 4:11 pm - Faith Feeds receives $315,100 to reconfigure its space with a new walk-in cooler and freezer to better serve its clients in Northwest Cook County facing food insecurity
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Ice skating returns to Santa’s Village after 20-year absenceJan 14, 2025 3:27 pm - Ice skating is back at the Polar Dome in Santa’s Village in East Dundee after a 20-year absence.
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James Lumber Center 2025 season continues with eclectic mix of musicJan 14, 2025 3:05 pm - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County offers entertainment from a wide range of musical genres. This season continues that tradition with renowned Mexican, rock, Americana, jazz, classical, and pop music artists gracing the JLC mainstage.
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Despite push for delay, park board OKs spending for Palatine Stables demolitionJan 14, 2025 2:59 pm - A Palatine Park District board member who has advocated for saving the Palatine Stables unsuccessfully tried to convince fellow commissioners this week to remove the cost of tearing down the facility from this year’s budget.
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Libertyville author’s latest book is a portal to rock ‘n’ roll historyJan 14, 2025 2:30 pm - A month into former Vernon Hills resident Mark Plotnick’s retirement, his longtime friend and professional concert photographer Jim Summaria suggested, “Why not pursue our passion for rock music by writing books that combine my extensive portfolio with our shared knowledge and writing abilities and see where it takes us?”
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Maple Butter Cafe making an impression in PlainfieldJan 14, 2025 2:29 pm - “The whole secret of the business — for me, at least — is quality, quality, quality: quality food, quality service, quality hospitality,” said Jim Letsos, the 74-year-old owner of Maple Butter Cafe in Plainfield. “We work together as a team to please every customer that’s come in, to enjoy their meals and leave with a good impression.”