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Hoffman Estates hosts Black History Month event Feb. 15Jan 28, 2025 10:46 am - The Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission will host a special celebration honoring Black History Month at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at village hall, 1900 Hassell Road.
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Elgin man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a childJan 28, 2025 10:27 am - Jose F. Molina-Acevedo, 45, agreed to a 12-year sentence in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a Class X felony.
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Best Bets: Veteran actor Richard Kind reveals how not to be famous at Genesee TheatreJan 28, 2025 9:57 am - Comedic actor Richard Kind discusses his 30-plus years in show business at the Genesee Theatre, MOMIX dance company performs “Alice” at The MAC, and Hey Nonny hosts its second annual Winter Blues Week.
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Hanover Park man charged with drunken driving after Bartlett hit-and-run crashJan 28, 2025 9:54 am - A 67-year-old Hanover Park man is facing drunken driving charges after a weekend hit-and-run crash in Bartlett.
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Dining out: Portillo’s heart-shaped cakes are back, plus wing competitions and moreJan 28, 2025 6:13 am - Portillo’s is bringing back its heart-shaped chocolate cake and there are a couple of chicken wing competitions this weekend. Plus, Saturday is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and Jeni’s scoop shops have a flavor just for the occasion.
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Friends of Barrington teen killed by train honor memory, hold village’s feet to fireJan 27, 2025 10:39 pm - Friends of 17-year-old Marin Lacson gathered at a gazebo Monday evening near the downtown Barrington railroad crossing where she was fatally struck by a Metra train on Ja...
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Police: Spring Grove man killed, two people injured Friday in head-on crashJan 27, 2025 9:23 pm - A 61-year-old Spring Grove man killed and two people were injured in a head-on collision Friday in Spring Grove.
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Copeland Manor next up in Libertyville’s master flood reduction planJan 27, 2025 9:16 pm - The next project in Libertyville's master plan to reduce flood risk in vulnerable areas will focus on the Copeland Manor neighborhood east of Milwaukee Avenue and south of Rockland Road.
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Palatine American Legion post celebrates 100th anniversaryJan 27, 2025 9:12 pm - Suburban veterans and local dignitaries gathered for a celebration 100 years in the making Monday, as Palatine American Legion Post marked the centennial of its founding.
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Try these blooms for a midwinter pick-me-upJan 27, 2025 8:15 pm - Indoor flowering plants offer a midwinter mood boost. Kalanchoes are small, vibrant plants that brighten the colder months with stunning colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, red and white. Here are some tips to keep them blooming.