Articles filed under Communities
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District 57 celebrates special group of retiring teachers, staff membersApr 22, 2026 10:55 am - Combined, the new retirees totaled 183 years of classroom experience and community connection. Mount Prospect Elementary District 57 celebrated seven educators and staff members for their contributions to the district.
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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Naperville Crime Stoppers offer reward in investigation of reported shots fired downtownApr 22, 2026 9:57 am - Naperville Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in an investigation into reported shots fired in the city’s downtown last week.
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Beyond appreciating beauty: Why caring for Mother Earth is a spiritual mandateApr 22, 2026 9:30 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on Earth Day's founding 56 years ago, saying God has entrusted us with privilege of being caretakers for his creation.
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St. Charles bank robbed; police, FBI investigatingApr 22, 2026 7:20 am - Police say there is no threat to the public after a bank robbery Tuesday evening at BMO Harris Bank in St. Charles.
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Palatine gives tattoo studio OK to expandApr 22, 2026 1:25 am - A Palatine tattoo studio seems to have made its mark on the village.The Palatine village council amended the special use for White Eagle Tattoo at 574 W. Colfax St.
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Long-vacant gas station site on Northwest Highway clears hurdleApr 22, 2026 1:22 am - An updated automobile service station and mart on East Northwest Highway moved a step closer to full operation.
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Community donates 4,600 stuffed animals to support children in crisisApr 22, 2026 12:52 am - Over 4,600 stuffed animals were collected through parish generosity and volunteer efforts, then distributed to 23 first responder departments and three nonprofits serving children in need.
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American Wind Band to honor scholarship winners at ‘Saturday Morning Soundtrack’ concertApr 22, 2026 12:30 am - American Wind Band will perform a "Saturday Morning Soundtrack" concert on April 26, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring cartoon-themed music including pieces from Pixar movies, The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and classical works used in cartoons.
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Batavia church hosts ‘Building Bridges’ photo exhibit featuring immigrant and refugee familiesApr 21, 2026 10:40 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia is hosting "Building Bridges," a photo exhibit featuring 19 photographs of immigrant and refugee families.