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‘It would mean everything’: Riverwoods animal shelter starts public fundraiser for rebuildJan 22, 2026 2:26 pm - Riverwoods-based pet shelter Orphans of the Storm is embarking on a $2.3 million fundraising campaign to help cover a $15 million renovation of the facility.
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Bill named after Barrington girl struck by train would require pedestrian safety gates near schoolsJan 22, 2026 2:18 pm - As the two-year anniversary of 17-year-old Marin Lacson’s death at a Barrington railway crossing, a House bill named in her honor would mandate pedestrian safety gates at crossings near schools.
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New year, new lineup for laughs at the LighthouseJan 22, 2026 1:59 pm - The Lighthouse at American Place Casino is excited to welcome an all-new set of comedy acts to the stage in the first quarter of 2026.
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Taste your way through Flavor Fest at American Place CasinoJan 22, 2026 1:36 pm - This February, food lovers have an extra reason to visit American Place Casino.
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New community of duplexes proposed in AlgonquinJan 22, 2026 1:19 pm - Developers are looking to build a neighborhood of duplexes in Algonquin off Randall Road.
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Postponed: Public hearing for data center in Lisle delayed due to large turnoutJan 22, 2026 12:52 pm - Lisle residents will have to wait to sound off on a proposed data center. The village’s planning and zoning commission decided to postpone a Wednesday night hearing due to the large size of the crowd.
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‘Greatest personal achievement’: Palatine cyclist shares memories of 1976 Bikecentennial rideJan 22, 2026 8:08 am - Saying it was his “greatest personal achievement,” Jim Michie of Palatine, who rode his bike across the U.S. in 1976 with other cyclists, recently headed west to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bikecentennial.
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Barn fire in Hampshire kills several farm animalsJan 22, 2026 8:02 am - A late-night barn fire in Hampshire killed several farm animals Wednesday, but no injuries to any people were reported.
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Aurora’s MLK Day ceremony celebrates labor, equityJan 21, 2026 10:00 pm - Aurora’s 41st annual MLK Day ceremony on Jan. 19 had the theme “Beyond the Dream.” Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers, was the keynote speaker, emphasizing the need for educational equity, labor rights, and racial justice.
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Support Over Stigma mobilizes community for MLK Day of ServiceJan 21, 2026 8:27 pm - Support Over Stigma hosted an MLK Day of Service event where 48 volunteers assembled resources for veterans, first responders, and those facing food insecurity and homelessness.