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Johnsburg artist honors late mom’s legacy by donating 10% of hat sales to mental healthApr 15, 2025 3:51 pm - Johnsburg artist Lauren Sharp honors late mother's memory by donating a portion of her hat sales to mental health charity. She named her home-based business, Art for Adrienne, in honor of her mother.
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Schaumburg Chapter celebrates P.E.O.’s FoundingApr 15, 2025 3:41 pm - Members of Schaumburg Chapter P-LK of P.E.O. recently celebrated the founding of the organization on Jan. 21, 1869, at their regular business meeting. As a way to learn more about P.E.O.’s history, storyteller and member Lynn Rymarz portrayed founding member Alice Coffin.
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Consultant identifies ‘opportunity sites’ in Palatine’s updated comprehensive planApr 15, 2025 3:25 pm - Palatine brought the latest version of its comprehensive plan across the finish line this week.Village council members unanimously approved the plan Monday night, completing a two-year process led by village consultant The Lakota Group.
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Carol Stream bags tournament raises more than $90,000 for charityApr 15, 2025 3:24 pm - The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay for Life Bags Tournament in Carol Stream raised more than $90,000 this year, organizers announced.
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Panelists named for One Earth Film Festival April 25Apr 15, 2025 3:05 pm - On Friday, April 25, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host the “One Earth Film Festival: Power in Unity.”
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Naperville leaders partner with woman’s club to ‘Drop Everything and Read’Apr 15, 2025 2:50 pm - On April 12, the Naperville Woman’s Club’s encouraged everyone to “Drop Everything & Read.” This date was chosen as it’s also the birthday of the beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary.
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No injuries in Aurora warehouse fire after propane tank explodesApr 15, 2025 2:32 pm - No one was injured Monday during fire at a commercial warehouse in Aurora that started when a propane-powered forklift caught fire, causing the attached tank to explode.
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Four men charged with stealing from three Home DepotsApr 15, 2025 2:25 pm - Four men have been charged with stealing items from three Home Depot stores in Carol Stream, Woodridge and Downers Grove.
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GCHS Canine Connections to host Fido Fest fundraiser April 26Apr 15, 2025 2:23 pm - The Fido Fest Adoption and Fundraising Event will be held at Grant Community High School, at 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake.
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Glen Ellyn nonprofit launches spring pledge drive to help West Africa girls stay in schoolApr 15, 2025 2:17 pm - International Neighbors Inc., a nonprofit organization in Glen Ellyn, launched a "Spring Into Action" fundraiser from April 15 to May 28 to support menstrual health education and provide sanitary supplies for students in rural Liberia.