Articles filed under Communities
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New director, fresh vision: Elizabeth Higgins to lead Elmhurst preschool, now in its 36th yearJun 13, 2025 7:00 pm - Elizabeth Higgins will become the new preschool director at Elmhurst’s Bethel Learning Center, known for its play-based approach to early childhood education.
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Roller coaster enthusiasts gather for 47th annual Coaster ConJun 13, 2025 6:19 pm - The American Coaster Enthusiasts, the world's largest amusement park fan organization, is hosting its 47th annual Coaster Con, a celebration of roller coasters at various parks in the region.
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DuPage County to show off new animal shelter addition in WheatonJun 13, 2025 5:58 pm - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is hosting a public opening celebration on Saturday, June 14, with tours and pets in need of a home.
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Chicago man charged with sexually abusing teen, Des Plaines police sayJun 13, 2025 5:44 pm - A Chicago man has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old, Des Plaines police announced Friday.
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Lake Zurich hosts 33rd annual free fishing derbyJun 13, 2025 5:12 pm - Lake Zurich will be hosting the 33rd annual fishing derby from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 15, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road (Route 12).
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Elgin officials say pilot program to help homeless people is producing positive resultsJun 13, 2025 5:02 pm - Elgin’s pilot program to help the former residents of the Tent City homeless encampment is producing positive results, program officials told the city council this week.
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Arrest warrant issued for Huntley Trump store owner for missing court on suspended license misdemeanorJun 13, 2025 4:38 pm - A McHenry County judge issued an arrest warrant Friday for the owner of the Huntley Trump and Truth store after she failed to show up in court for a second time on a misdemeanor charge that she drove with a suspended license, court records show.
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Authorities searching for man who robbed Kildeer bank branch FridayJun 13, 2025 3:29 pm - Authorities are looking for a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery Friday morning in Kildeer.
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Lombard Garden Club hosts ‘Gardening for Life’ talkJun 13, 2025 1:48 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting a program on "Gardening for Life" with speaker Marilyn Joyner, focusing on selecting the right plants, ergonomic tools, and raised beds.
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South Barrington church plans move ahead — but will group still try to disconnect from the village?Jun 13, 2025 1:46 pm - The South Barrington village board has approved zoning variances for the long-proposed redevelopment of vacant land by a religious group that wants to build a church and school.