Articles filed under Communities
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A passion for prairies: Peck Farm Park manager shares his love for Illinois grasslandsJul 11, 2025 5:49 am - Adam Dagley, facilities manager at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, is passionate about prairies. In a recent presentation, he discussed the importance of prairies in Illinois and the efforts being made to preserve them.
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Police chief ‘not going anywhere,’ despite vote of no-confidenceJul 11, 2025 4:30 am - There’s a big rift in small-town Gilberts’s police department. At least that’s according to a letter sent to the town’s village board last month outlining the reasons why the rank-and-file passed a vote of no confidence in Chief Todd Block.
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Benedictine Sisters dedicate peace garden with Pax Aeterna sculptureJul 11, 2025 12:28 am - The Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Lisle bless a new peace garden on their grounds, fulfilling a years-long goal to have a space for hospitality and reflecting their mission.
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Raise a glass for a cause at Walsh Academy’s sixth annual wine tasting July 19Jul 10, 2025 11:03 pm - Walsh Academy in Niles hosts its sixth annual wine tasting fundraiser on July 19, serving American wines and appetizers to support programming for its students facing academic or emotional difficulties.
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Glenview couples offer newlywed advice, renew vows despite dementiaJul 10, 2025 10:54 pm - With wedding season in full swing, some residents at a Glenview memory care community offered advice to newlyweds while renewing their own vows.
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Duly Health and Care grant helps Midwestern University improve access to careJul 10, 2025 10:45 pm - Midwestern University's Eye Institute uses a $5,000 annual Duly Fund grant to provide critical vision care and testing to uninsured patients, improving quality of life and revealing systemic health issues.
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ClaySpace presents ‘Rambling Retrospective’Jul 10, 2025 10:37 pm - An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., where visitors can meet the artists and explore their imaginative creations.
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Arlington Heights supports local seniors with housing workshopJul 10, 2025 9:59 pm - The Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission is holding a free workshop to give seniors practical tips and resources to stay safely and independently in their homes as they age.
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Water Street Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show offers festive atmosphere for all agesJul 10, 2025 9:27 pm - Water Street Fine Art & Craft Fair returns July 13 with juried art exhibitors, live music, kids activities, and more alongside Naperville shops/restaurants and Riverwalk.
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Gurnee Mills hosts ‘Back-to-Cool’ fashion showJul 10, 2025 7:32 pm - Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., is hosting a back-to-school fashion show from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the show court stage inside Entry G.