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Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival opens March 7 with stories of hope, chutzpah and humanityFeb 27, 2026 11:05 pm - JCC Chicago's 13th annual Jewish Film Festival runs March 7-22, featuring 21 films including documentaries, dramas, and comedies with select Q and As. The festival has screened over 300 films and hosted more than 70,000 filmgoers throughout its history.
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BAMtheatre students win national theater awardsFeb 27, 2026 10:25 pm - BAMtheatre, a Chicago area youth conservatory in Westmont, has achieved a landmark 2026 competition season, earning top-tier recognition at three of the nation’s most prestigious youth theater festivals and setting a new benchmark for excellence in pre-professional training.
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Boys basketball: Lemont defense stifles Glenbard South in regional finalFeb 27, 2026 9:09 pm - Glenbard South lost to Lemont at the Class 3A Fenton boys basketball regional final.
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Wheaton League of Women Voters sponsors ‘Declaration 1776’ exhibit, opening March 4Feb 27, 2026 6:16 pm - The League of Women Voters of Wheaton is sponsoring "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy," a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute marking America's 250th anniversary.
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Lisle Heritage Society hosts renowned fiddler duo for Celtic concert March 15Feb 27, 2026 5:41 pm - For St. Patrick’s Day, the Lisle Heritage Society is hosting a Celtic concert with The Hatfield Sisters, featuring Anne and Mary Hatfield, accompanied by Gavin Coyle and...
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Donor Club of Elgin raises $14,000 for local charities at annual Book ReviewFeb 27, 2026 5:22 pm - The Donor Club of Elgin's annual Book Review last fall featured Leslie Goddard presenting "AKA Lucy," a tribute to Lucille Ball, and attracted over 200 attendees while raising $14,000 for local nonprofits.
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Palatine man charged with trying to disarm officer during arrestFeb 27, 2026 5:19 pm - A 34-year-old Palatine man is facing a felony charge after police said he tried to take an officer’s gun while being placed under arrest.
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Des Plaines man charged in sexual assaultFeb 27, 2026 3:34 pm - A Des Plaines man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman and texting explicit video without her permission, police said Friday.
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Mediterranean-style eatery to open second suburban location in former Schaumburg Arby’sFeb 27, 2026 1:42 pm - A Thousand Tales Restaurant/Bakery and Cafe in Mount Prospect plans to open a second, smaller location at a recently closed Arby’s in Schaumburg this summer.
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Crystal Lake sushi restaurant Tasty Bistro closes, but Cary location will remain openFeb 27, 2026 1:14 pm - A beloved Crystal Lake sushi and Asian cuisine restaurant is permanently closing, leaving Cary as its sole location.