Articles filed under Communities
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Scant supply, fierce demand lead to surging home prices in the suburbsJun 03, 2026 5:38 pm - As housing demand exceeds supply, suburban home buyers find themselves making cash offers tens of thousands over asking price and waiving contingencies in order to get their dream home.
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Man found dead in Schaumburg pond identified as village residentJun 03, 2026 3:12 pm - Schaumburg police have released the name of a man found dead in an office park retention pond May 27 after notifying his family.
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Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates expanding joint-replacement surgery capacityJun 03, 2026 3:11 pm - Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates will increase its capacity for joint-replacement surgeries by 50% Thursday — a major step for one of only three orthopedic specialty centers in Illinois.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.
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LCRTA to meet June 9Jun 03, 2026 2:37 pm - The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon on Tuesday, June 9, at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe and Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, at the junction of Highways 176 and I-94.
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Waukegan Park District hosts 35th annual Fishing DerbyJun 03, 2026 2:29 pm - The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 35th Annual Fishing Derby from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Bevier Park, 2255 W. York House Road.
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Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Launches ‘Pizza with a Purpose,’ recognizing students’ contributions to the communityJun 03, 2026 2:15 pm - Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria has officially launched its Pizza with a Purpose Program, a new community-focused initiative created to recognize students, educators and school groups making a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church celebrates Greek food and culture with three-day festivalJun 03, 2026 1:41 pm - St. Sophia Church in Elgin is hosting its 46th annual Greek Fest June 5-7, featuring authentic Greek cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, and marketplace shopping with free admission.
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Libertyville’s Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, NSDAR, awards Historic Preservation Recognition AwardJun 03, 2026 1:12 pm - The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, NSDAR, awarded Judy Knoblock the Historic Preservation Recognition Award at its annual awards dinner held at Austin’s.
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U-46 names new principals at Streamwood High School, Dream AcademyJun 03, 2026 1:12 pm - The Elgin Area School District U-46 school board Monday announced new principals for Streamwood High School and Dream Academy.