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Long-vacant gas station site on Northwest Highway clears hurdleApr 22, 2026 1:22 am - An updated automobile service station and mart on East Northwest Highway moved a step closer to full operation.
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Community donates 4,600 stuffed animals to support children in crisisApr 22, 2026 12:52 am - Over 4,600 stuffed animals were collected through parish generosity and volunteer efforts, then distributed to 23 first responder departments and three nonprofits serving children in need.
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American Wind Band to honor scholarship winners at ‘Saturday Morning Soundtrack’ concertApr 22, 2026 12:30 am - American Wind Band will perform a "Saturday Morning Soundtrack" concert on April 26, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring cartoon-themed music including pieces from Pixar movies, The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and classical works used in cartoons.
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Batavia church hosts ‘Building Bridges’ photo exhibit featuring immigrant and refugee familiesApr 21, 2026 10:40 pm - The Congregational Church of Batavia is hosting "Building Bridges," a photo exhibit featuring 19 photographs of immigrant and refugee families.
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Buffalo Grove High School employee critically injured after crash near the schoolApr 21, 2026 9:21 pm - A Buffalo Grove High School staff member is in critical condition after a crash near the school Tuesday afternoon, Buffalo Grove police said.
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Elgin to honor preservation efforts at Mayor’s Awards May 5Apr 21, 2026 8:27 pm - The Elgin Heritage Commission will present Mayor's Awards for Preservation on May 5 at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, recognizing nine recipients for their efforts to preserve the city's historic architecture and cultural resources.
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‘Moving in the right direction’: Tweaks being made to Bears legislation ahead of House voteApr 21, 2026 7:46 pm - The Illinois House could vote as soon as this week on a bill that would pave the way to a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the amended legislation is also expected to include property tax relief and other economic development tools in order to gain broader support from lawmakers.
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Previously criticized housing plan near St. Charles is back with less density, bigger lotsApr 21, 2026 6:49 pm - After their initial plan faced criticism, developers aiming to build a subdivision on 38 acres of historic Red Gate Farm near St. Charles are back with a revised proposal.
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After 53 years, Pal Joey’s pizza shop is closingApr 21, 2026 6:43 pm - A go-to locale for pan pizza in the Western suburbs since 1973, Pal Joey’s in Batavia is closing, its owner said on social media.
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Presidents Cup team presents giant check for Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in WheatonApr 21, 2026 6:41 pm - Presidents Cup organizers on Tuesday announced a $150,000 donation in partnership with the George and Cindy Rusu Family Foundation to support the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans.