Articles filed under Communities
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Glenbard West tight end a solid example of ‘linemen with wings’Sep 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Glenbard West tight end Brady Johnson embraces the physical aspects of the position.
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Cannabis growing operation found after Aurora fire, police saySep 16, 2025 4:59 pm - An Aurora man is facing drug charges after police say firefighters found a large cannabis-growing operation in his home while they were investigating a fire.
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Friends of Palatine Library announce October 2025 Used Book SalesSep 16, 2025 4:56 pm - The Friends of Palatine Library invite book lovers to their Used Book Sale, taking place Oct. 10-12.
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‘Catalyst for good’: Presidents Cup, Medinah leaders announce six-figure donation for DuPage’s Crisis Recovery CenterSep 16, 2025 4:05 pm - Presidents Cup organizers have announced a $250,000 donation for the newly opened DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton — an “important vote of confidence,” County Board Chair Deb Conroy said.
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Fall lawn care: Combating crabgrass, protecting trees, ordering bulbsSep 16, 2025 4:02 pm - This summer, it seems there has been more crabgrass than usual in lawns. This annual weedy grass seeds readily in the fall and colonizes bare areas.
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Dining out: Rosh Hashanah specials, Rick Mirer wine dinner and moreSep 16, 2025 3:46 pm - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Monday, Sept. 22, and suburban restaurants are serving up traditional favorites for the holiday. Also, former football star Rick Mirer is hosting a wine dinner at CityGate Grille in Naperville.
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Palatine welcomes new fire chiefSep 16, 2025 3:42 pm - Palatine’s new fire chief, former Deputy Chief Scott Mackeben, officially took over the reins of the department this week, continuing the village’s tradition of promoting from within.
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Beach Park man sentenced to 27 years for attempted murder in stabbing of 8-year-oldSep 16, 2025 3:39 pm - A Beach Park man has been sentenced to 27 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to one count of attempted first-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing of an 8-year-old child.
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Des Plaines Theatre talent show set for Sept. 21Sep 16, 2025 3:22 pm - The lineup is set for a Community Talent Show celebrating the centennial of the Des Plaines Theater at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
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Des Plaines hosts kickoff for fourth round of regional EV Readiness ProgramSep 16, 2025 3:15 pm - The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus launched the fourth round of its Electric Vehicle Readiness Program, gathering municipalities committed to enhancing EV adoption and infrastructure throughout the Chicago region.