Articles filed under Communities
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‘This was a rescue’: St. Charles plastics plant remains open after being bought by German firmFeb 02, 2026 11:41 am - After months of expecting the manufacturing plant to close down for good, the German-based company MATEtronix acquired Microplastics Inc., rehiring a majority of the same employees and keeping the equipment in St. Charles.
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Palatine St. Patrick’s parade set for March 14Feb 02, 2026 11:40 am - The renamed “Palatine St. Patrick’s Parade” will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, from the corner of Wood and Oak streets in the village’s downtown.
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Carol Stream ‘bags’ competition aims to reach a big donation numberFeb 02, 2026 11:40 am - A fundraising idea whose impact has grown by the year, the 10th Bags-For-Life tournament kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Carol Stream.
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Waukegan man convicted of sexually assaulting childFeb 02, 2026 11:40 am - A man has been convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual assault for attacks on a child in 2006 in Aurora.
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Plan for 5-story building on Fox River Grove’s Block B ‘unlikely’ without new TIF, consultant saysFeb 02, 2026 11:39 am - Fox River Grove is looking to create another downtown tax increment financing district — this time specifically to incentivize redevelopment of a vacant block that was demolished last year.
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Underwood introduces bills to expand ways Illinois farmers can sell directly to consumersFeb 02, 2026 11:39 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has introduced legislation that, if passed, could make it easier for local farmers to sell their products directly to consumers.
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Round Lake Police Department announces Officer of the YearFeb 02, 2026 11:35 am - The Round Lake Police Department has announced Officer Nicholas Bowman as its 2025 Officer of the Year.
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Car wash proposed in MundeleinFeb 02, 2026 11:33 am - Mundelein’s planning and zoning commission will meet Wednesday night to discuss a proposal for a car wash and a commercial building.
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League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn hosts candidate forum for Illinois’ 6th District primaryFeb 02, 2026 11:30 am - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will host a moderated candidate forum for the Democratic candidates for the U.S. House District 6 on Feb. 6.
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Lambs Farm offers greenhouse Valentine’s Day eventFeb 02, 2026 11:23 am - Lambs Farm is offering Planting Love, a hands-on succulent workshop led by Greenhouse Manager Shelby, from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Lambs Farm Greenhouse.