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A raffle for ‘the American dream’? Elk Grove’s unique solution to housing affordability crisisMay 27, 2026 5:36 pm - Elk Grove Village residents can enter a raffle to get first crack at purchasing a new single-family home, under an unconventional public-private partnership that officials hope may be a model to ease the housing affordability crisis.
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Garden Club of Inverness awards three scholarshipsMay 27, 2026 4:57 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness met at Makray Golf Club for its annual spring luncheon on May 21. Three $3,500 scholarships were awarded to students pursuing education related to the environment and ecology.
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‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial runMay 27, 2026 3:56 pm - Palatine resident Collin Corbett launched his bid for governor outside the former Arlington Park site. Wednesday, he filed as an independent candidate and said he has the best chance of beating Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Northern Illinois Pottery Tour expands to six towns, showcasing over 40 artistsMay 27, 2026 3:42 pm - The Northern Illinois Pottery Tour returns for its sixth year on June 6-7, featuring a free, self-guided tour across six towns including Elmhurst, Forest Park, Leland, Naperville, Sandwich, and West Chicago. Over 40 potters from three states will showcase functional pottery and sculptures at the various artist residences.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.
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Wheeling Township recognizes Older Americans MonthMay 27, 2026 2:36 pm - Wheeling Township is recognizing Older Americans Month by highlighting the many programs and services available through its Senior Services Department.
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Starry summer marks the return of Chicago-area theater vetsMay 27, 2026 2:15 pm - Look for Chicago-area stages to heat up this summer with world and regional premieres buoyed by appearances by television and Broadway veterans Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally and Gary Cole.
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New name, same concern: PMOS and stroke riskMay 27, 2026 2:11 pm - Experts officially renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect the full extent of the condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide.
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One pizza at a time: Former McDonald’s exec and family bring a lifetime of hospitality to Lantern Pizza Co.May 27, 2026 2:09 pm - Dan Coudreaut and his family opened Lantern Pizza Co. in Downers Grove in 2022 after his retirement as Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Innovation at McDonald’s. “I missed the immediacy of making food for people in front of me,” he says.
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Woodlands Academy ‘MathCats’ make strong showing at state meetMay 27, 2026 1:32 pm - Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart was represented by 18 students at this year’s Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics state competition held at Illinois State University in Normal.