Articles filed under Communities
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Metra stops provide ‘natural opportunity’ for communities to share eventsJan 19, 2026 5:59 pm - Frozen Fest this Saturday in downtown Libertyville will be a first for the village’s recreation department but it will be its second partnership with Fox Lake using Metra as a draw.
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Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.
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Major damage averted in South Elgin structure fireJan 19, 2026 5:35 pm - The quick response by fire crews in South Elgin allowed a structure fire to be contained before growing out of control on Saturday.
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Elmhurst Area AAUW offers scholarships for womenJan 19, 2026 4:34 pm - The American Association of University Women Elmhurst Area Branch is offering three $3,500 scholarships for women, age 23 or older to continue their undergraduate or graduate education.
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Mount Prospect forging ahead with sustainability initiativesJan 19, 2026 4:20 pm - Mount Prospect is making progress on the sustainability goals it established in 2023, officials said.
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Families striving to keep St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates funded and openJan 19, 2026 4:08 pm - A group of parents at St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates is trying to rally support for the 65-year-old school as it faces an uncertain future.
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Korean-inspired restaurant to offer ‘Kozy’ atmosphere and menuJan 19, 2026 2:45 pm - Kozy, a modern Korean-inspired restaurant and bar offering “approachable” comfort food and crafted cocktails, is coming to a familiar spot in downtown Libertyville.
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Schaumburg leaders preview design of next police station aimed to open in late 2028Jan 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Schaumburg trustees are reviewing designs for the village’s next police station, paving the way for approval of a more advanced final design plan this summer.
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Elgin’s crime rate down 8% in 2025, shots fired incidents reach historic lowJan 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Elgin recorded a drop in the overall crime rate and a record low number of shots fired incidents in 2025, according to the city’s recently released annual crime report.
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Lake Zurich Police Sergeant Graduates from Prestigious Staff and Command SchoolJan 19, 2026 2:19 pm - The Lake Zurich Police Department has announced the recent graduation of Sergeant Eric Bereza from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University.