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Kane County voters: Here’s what you need to know about spring electionsJan 16, 2025 5:14 pm - Early voting has begun for the Feb. 25 primary election for Aurora mayor and township offices. For other township and municipal offices in Kane County, early voting for the April 1 consolidated election begins March 7.
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County, DuPage Foundation raise almost $400K to help shelter homeless this winterJan 16, 2025 5:04 pm - DuPage County and the DuPage Foundation will direct nearly $400,000 to DuPagePads to help the Wheaton-based nonprofit shelter those experiencing homelessness through the winter.
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Grief & healing: Cooking lessons teach how to keep life simpleJan 16, 2025 3:32 pm - My husband, Baheej, enjoyed good meals, and was a very good cook. He made delicious but very uncomplicated dishes. I learned a lot about cooking from him. And every time I make one his favorites, I silently thank him and remember sharing it with him.
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New beer garden, other ballpark upgrades in works for Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 seasonJan 16, 2025 3:29 pm - A new beer garden along the first-base line leads several upgrades being made to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg before the Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 season begins May 8 at the village-owned stadium.
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Elgin officials say new testing protocols cause more homes to test positive for elevated lead levelsJan 16, 2025 2:33 pm - Elgin officials attribute a spike in homes testing positive for elevated lead levels to a new federally-mandated water sampling protocol, not changes in water quality itself.
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Reverse Raffle Feb. 5 to fund local needs in Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Prospect HeightsJan 16, 2025 1:44 pm - The Rotary Club of River Cities will hold its Annual Classic 5000 Reverse Raffle event on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road in Mount. Prospect.
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Schaumburg Community Blood Drive set for Jan. 21Jan 16, 2025 1:44 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints t 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
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Improved rating could mean lower premiums for Bartlett Fire District residentsJan 16, 2025 1:43 pm - In its most recent evaluation, the Bartlett Fire Protection District received an improved Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 2, an advancement from its previous rating of 3 in 2018.
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New St. Charles Chamber director to focus on increasing membership, improving eventsJan 16, 2025 1:28 pm - St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebecca Greenlee has big plans for the organization’s future. “Who doesn’t love St. Charles? It’s one of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever been in,” Greenlee said. “It’s just a beautiful place to work.”
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Sherman Hospital birthing director earns Advocate Health Care nurse of the yearJan 16, 2025 1:18 pm - Frances Teti-Teal, director of the birthing center at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, is Advocate Health Care’s 2024 Nurse Leader of the Year.