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Get rid of yard waste in South Barrington this weekApr 27, 2026 2:36 pm - South Barrington will hold its annual spring brush pickup this week.
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Downers Grove Park District names new executive directorApr 27, 2026 2:35 pm - Michael Gianatasio has been named the new executive director of the Downers Grove Park District. He succeeds longtime Executive Director Bill McAdam, who is retiring.
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Thirteen Chicago-area nonprofits get a lifeline thanks to $312,500 in mental health grants from Megan Butz Legacy of HopeApr 27, 2026 2:35 pm - From school hallways in Chicago to counseling rooms in Lake and Cook County, 13 organizations are expanding their life-saving mental health work this year, funded by a volunteer-run foundation that has become one of the region’s most important forces in youth suicide prevention.
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Repairs completed to broken gas pipe near Schaumburg businessesApr 27, 2026 2:12 pm - Nicor was continuing to restore services to affected businesses Monday afternoon after the repair of a gas pipe broken during construction in a parking lot on National Parkway in Schaumburg in the late morning.
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops to open May 8Apr 27, 2026 1:23 pm - The Batavia Boardwalk Shops, which give entrepreneurs a chance to try operating a store for their wares, are opening May 8.
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Ride your bike or take a hike: St. Charles offers 20+ miles of scenic trailsApr 27, 2026 1:23 pm - The St. Charles area offers more than 20 miles of scenic trails, inviting residents and visitors to explore everything from quiet neighborhood loops to expansive regional routes.
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Maryville Academy to benefit from Schaumburg Boomers June 20 gameApr 27, 2026 1:21 pm - Maryville supporters and baseball fans are invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun as the Schaumburg Boomers take on the Windy City ThunderBolts on Saturday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Wintrust Field.
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Geneva recognizes state gymnastics champ Reese Lackey with new signApr 27, 2026 1:18 pm - A new state champion has been added to Geneva’s list of honored high schoolers with a sign stating “Home of Reese Lackey, 2026 Gymnastics Floor Exercise.”
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Chicago State University, The Morton Arboretum celebrate Arbor Day with 20 new treesApr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - Chicago State University and The Morton Arboretum planted 20 trees along Bishop Ford Freeway on campus for Arbor Day, engaging students and staff in urban forestry education. The trees will serve as a pollution barrier from the highway and improve air quality for the campus.
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Families invited to fancy tea party with princess guest in NorthbrookApr 27, 2026 12:52 pm - Parents and children can spend special time together at the Northbrook Park District’s Spring Tea on Saturday, May 2.