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YWCA Elgin accepting nominations for 2026 Leader Luncheon AwardsFeb 03, 2026 1:20 pm - YWCA Elgin is accepting nominations for the 2026 Leader Luncheon Awards, an annual event that recognizes women who make a meaningful impact in the community through leadership, service, and dedication to others.
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South Barrington police to boost patrols this weekendFeb 03, 2026 1:19 pm - South Barrington police will conduct extra road patrols this upcoming weekend, the department announced.
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Huntley officials open to scaled-down duplex developmentFeb 03, 2026 12:52 pm - Huntley officials have indicated they are open to considering a new duplex development coming to the Route 47 corridor.
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St. Charles’ new $6.4 million downtown plaza, Kautz Road awarded for excellenceFeb 03, 2026 12:49 pm - Becoming a favorite gathering place for diners and those looking to soak up acoustic guitar strums along the scenic Fox River, St. Charles' downtown First Street Plaza is being recognized.
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West Chicago Jewel-Osco sells $350,000 winning lottery ticketFeb 03, 2026 12:47 pm - A quick stop in West Chicago proved lucky for a pair of co-workers after a lottery ticket one of them purchased won a $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot.
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Dining out: Heart-shaped pizzas, Galentine’s Day and Lake County Flavor FestFeb 03, 2026 12:21 pm - Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and heart-shaped pizzas are already available at some restaurants. And don’t miss out on Galentine’s Day specials and the monthlong Lake County Flavor Fest.
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New police chief takes over in WheelingFeb 03, 2026 10:32 am - The Wheeling Police Department’s new chief was sworn in Monday.
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Winter is pruning season: How to trim overgrown woody shrubsFeb 03, 2026 10:18 am - The winter dormant season is a great time to prune trees and shrubs.
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Man found dead in creek near West DundeeFeb 03, 2026 9:14 am - Authorities are trying to identify a man’s remains and determine how he ended up dead in a creek near West Dundee.
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Ninja course and more planned as part of $2.1 million in Grosse Pointe Park improvementsFeb 02, 2026 8:24 pm - A multifaceted $2.1 million improvement project at the heavily used Grosse Pointe Park in Vernon Hills is set to begin.