Articles filed under Communities
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2 downtown McHenry businesses left uninhabitable by fire: ‘Very sad day in McHenry’Jan 19, 2026 11:51 am - Riverside Bake Shop and Reeses Barkery and Pawtique in downtown McHenry were left uninhabitable by a fire Sunday afternoon.
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Rooted in nature: Preservation Foundation leader looks to the futureJan 19, 2026 11:46 am - For Betsy Hough, nature is more than scenery; it’s essential to her story.
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Mother-son duo bring confidence-building fitness program to BataviaJan 19, 2026 11:03 am - New owners Carrie and Declan Sebold took over KidStrong Batavia, a fitness center for kids ages 1-11 that focuses on physical and cognitive development through fun activities.
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Wheeling Park District completes planning and design phase for new outdoor aquatic CenterJan 19, 2026 10:36 am - The Wheeling Park District has completed the planning and design phase for a new outdoor aquatic center to replace the existing Family Aquatic Center.
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St. John’s hosts ‘Instrument Petting Zoo’ to kick off National Lutheran Schools WeekJan 19, 2026 10:28 am - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin is celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week from Jan. 25-30 with the theme "Let's make a joyful noise."
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Endeavor Health awards $8.1M to help partners meet increasing needJan 19, 2026 10:15 am - Endeavor Health in Evanston recently announced $8.1 million in Community Investment Fund (CIF) awards, including nine Capacity Builder awards to local organizations and partnerships in the Chicago area.
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Senior living community proposed in St. Charles, could house 127 people and offer assisted livingJan 19, 2026 9:59 am - Developers are exploring plans for a new 23-acre senior living community in St. Charles, replete with 64 independent “living cottages” and a senior living building for assisted living and memory care.
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Happy 15th: Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announces 2026-2027 seasonJan 19, 2026 9:00 am - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced its 2026-2027 Broadway series Monday. The lineup includes “Mean Girls,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
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LOOK: Start the year with The Week in Photos galleryJan 18, 2026 4:40 pm - Daily Herald photographers made pictures of the best events in your neighborhood in the first weeks of the new year. ...
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College Achievers: Willowbrook’s Cruz working for a shot at the NFL CombineJan 18, 2026 3:00 pm - College Achievers: Willowbrook graduate and Kansas offensive lineman Enrique Cruz Jr. will play in the American Bowl this week with an eye toward an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in February.