Articles filed under Communities
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Grief & healing: Pondering the possibilities after the death of a petMar 08, 2025 8:30 am - Grief can often involve grieving the loss of a beloved pet. The bond can be so strong that people may wonder, and some even report, communication with a pet after they die.
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Grayslake village president candidates prioritize infrastructure, financial stabilityMar 07, 2025 11:34 pm - The two candidates vying to be Grayslake village president have different campaign priorities with incumbent Trustee Elizabeth Davies focusing on keeping the town debt-free and community oriented, while Jeff Loffredo is seeking to improve the town’s infrastructure and increase public involvement.
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Free, easy to use platform for all things recycling being rolled out throughout the suburbs and stateMar 07, 2025 11:31 pm - A digital platform designed to make waste and recycling information easy to find, understand and use is being rolled out across the suburbs and statewide.
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DuPage County unveils plans to replace Heritage Gallery in WheatonMar 07, 2025 8:44 pm - The DuPage Heritage Gallery in Wheaton would be removed entirely to make way for a new display showcasing the county’s history under a proposal to redesign the decades-old exhibit.
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Temporary Buffalo Grove fire station up and runningMar 07, 2025 8:44 pm - Operations began this week at the temporary fire station relocated to Buffalo Grove’s former public works building at 51 Raupp Boulevard.
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State lawmakers mull ban on declawing catsMar 07, 2025 6:01 pm - Illinois lawmakers are considering banning declawing cats, seen as inhumane by many animal rights advocates. While several cities have passed bans, some interests express concerns that an outright prohibition on the procedure, could limit veterinarians from helping cats with certain conditions and could even lead to more cats being abandoned or euthanized.
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‘We open our arms to all’: New Islamic school in Elgin hopes to appeal to families of all faithsMar 07, 2025 5:05 pm - Burhan Academy welcomed members of the Elgin community to the Islamic school this week, saying they “stand on the shoulders of a great legacy” after taking over the former Elgin Academy campus.
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Ascension Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates recognized for 5-star qualityMar 07, 2025 3:50 pm - Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates was recently recognized as a 5-Star overall quality of care award recipient for inpatient behavioral health services in its Center for Addiction Medicine and Older Adult Unit by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.
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Legislators urge business community to engage: ‘Democracy is interactive’Mar 07, 2025 3:50 pm - A bipartisan panel of Illinois legislators told members of the Schaumburg business community Friday that sharing their concerns with government remained the most effective way to improve it.
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‘This isn’t the end’: Itasca scraps Fourth of July fireworks in 2025Mar 07, 2025 3:22 pm - The village of Itasca has pulled the plug on the 2025 fireworks display at the Hamilton Lakes Business Park, with officials highlighting a number of challenges.