Articles filed under Communities
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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.
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Mother’s Day with birds of preyApr 27, 2026 12:19 pm - Try something different this Mother’s Day: see the birds of prey at Stillman Nature Center.
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Palatine village open house set for May 4Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Palatine is hosting its second Open House Information Session from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 4, at village hall, immediately before the scheduled village vouncil meeting that begins at 7 p.m.
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Arlington Heights holding community blood drive May 6Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Arlington Heights, in partnership with Vitalant, will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.
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Rooted in service: Volunteers help Lake County Forest Preserves thriveApr 27, 2026 10:59 am - April is Volunteer Month, but in Lake County’s forest preserves, the contributions of volunteers are visible year-round.
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Celebrate the natural world with GreenMan Theatre Storytellers’ ‘Growing Stories’ eventApr 27, 2026 10:36 am - On May 19, GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will sharing folktales, myths, personal stories and songs about gardening and nature. The stories include a woman transforming troublemakers into community gardeners and the Nordic myth of Iduna's magic apples.