Articles filed under Communities
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‘Community of care’: Loss of teenager inspired mom to help other grieving parentsApr 13, 2025 9:00 pm - The loss of her 14-year-old son to a rare brain tumor and the “community of care” that supported her following his death inspired Amy McNicholas to reach out to others as director of Missing Pieces, the Oakbrook Terrace-based organization that helps provide support to families grieving the loss of a child.
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Sheriff’s deputy navigated uncharted territory during COVID-19 pandemicApr 13, 2025 9:00 pm - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy faced new challenges policing during the pandemic, including lack of in-person communication and difficult domestic disputes. But through it all, Deputy Tomas Flores maintained his commitment to serve and protect.
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From mayor to musician? Hayes made honorary member of Arlington Heights bandApr 13, 2025 5:58 pm - Over his nearly 12 years as mayor, Tom Hayes has been an ardent supporter of the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band — attending nearly all its concerts, addressing ...
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Man shot during armed robbery in WheelingApr 13, 2025 5:23 pm - Wheeling police are searching for suspects in the shooting of a 30-year-old man Sunday morning at a self-storage facility.
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Fire leaves Wheaton home uninhabitableApr 13, 2025 12:43 pm - Wheaton firefighters are responding to a structure fire in the 600 block of South Woodlawn Street, city officials said Sunday.
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Former Arlington Heights pastor cleared of abuse allegationsApr 13, 2025 12:20 pm - The beloved former pastor of a Catholic church in Arlington Heights has been cleared of sexual abuse allegations, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced over the weekend.
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New Aurora DMV debuts Monday with more space and staff, plus bonus servicesApr 13, 2025 10:15 am - The latest DMV in downtown Aurora provides twice as much space as the original.
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Geneva council could ban liquor license holders from officeApr 13, 2025 10:09 am - Geneva City Council to revisit allowing liquor license holders to serve as elected officials, a decision made in 2016, after alderman raises conflict of interest concerns.
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Improperly disposed coals spark Mount Prospect garage fire, causing $50K in damageApr 13, 2025 7:37 am - A single-family home in Mount Prospect sustained significant damage Saturday afternoon when improperly disposed hot coals ignited a fire in an attached garage, fire officials said.
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New Philharmonic announces 2025-2026 seasonApr 12, 2025 7:30 pm - The New Philharmonic, in residence at the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center, announces its upcoming season.