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Buffalo Grove man facing murder charges after botched home invasion robberyAug 14, 2025 4:12 pm - A Buffalo Grove man is charged with first-degree murder after Chicago police say he and an accomplice shot an acquaintance during a home invasion robbery in March.
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Join Elgin Elks Lodge 737 in celebrating 123 years of serviceAug 14, 2025 3:50 pm - The Elgin Elks Lodge 737 is celebrating its 123rd year of serving the community with a party on Aug. 23, offering free hot dogs and games.
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Basketball league provides year-round play for intellectually disabled athletesAug 14, 2025 3:42 pm - The National Ability Basketball League, started in 2023 by Glenbard North High School graduate Nick LaVere, gives players with intellectual disabilities more opportunity to play the sport.
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514 Market Loop opens its doors for Snap & Sip MixerAug 14, 2025 3:04 pm - 514 Market Loop, a West Dundee coworking space, is hosting a Snap & Sip open house on Aug. 28, offering free photo headshots, local vendors, tours, and more to support local businesses.
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Just months after opening in South Elgin, Legit Dogs & Ice will close Aug. 24Aug 14, 2025 2:57 pm - Mere months after opening in South Elgin, the owners of Legit Dogs & Ice announced on social media that the restaurant would close Aug. 24.
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Fully accessible Hero Park in Round Lake Beach opening SaturdayAug 14, 2025 2:34 pm - The Round Lake Area Park District is hosting the grand opening of Hero Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16.
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District 128 to host listening sessions with new superintendentAug 14, 2025 2:28 pm - Marc Schaffer, the new superintendent of Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128, is inviting the community to back-to-school listening sessions to share thoughts, concerns and ideas in an open, informal setting.
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Disconnect to reconnect at Unplugged Fest in Lake ZurichAug 14, 2025 2:27 pm - Unplugged Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road (Route 12) Lake Zurich.
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93 Octane Brewery expanding to ElmhurstAug 14, 2025 12:51 pm - 93 Octane Brewery, a gas station-inspired brewery located in St. Charles, is opening a new location in Elmhurst today.
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Schaumburg officer named state’s American Legion Police Officer of the YearAug 14, 2025 12:16 pm - Schaumburg Community Engagement Officer Emily Zuhr was recently named Illinois American Legion Police Officer of the Year at the Legion’s state conference and will be honored again at its national convention this month.