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A heart of gold: St. Viator student honored for ‘exceptional’ volunteerism in Arlington HeightsJan 21, 2026 11:07 am - Saint Viator junior Shane Smith was named the Young Champion by the Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold Committee, which recognizes a middle or high school student who has made an exceptional impact on the local community.
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Small steps beat big dreams when it comes to making real changeJan 21, 2026 10:46 am - If past behavior and loads of reliable data are trustworthy indicators, many Americans will have thrown in the towel on their 2026 New Year’s resolutions by the time this article is published. The reasons are simple: The goals were likely unrealistic or lacking in specificity.
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‘The Future is Now’: Fox Valley Orchestra spotlights young musical talentsJan 21, 2026 10:29 am - The Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus will present "The Future is Now" concert on Jan. 25 at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium. The concert will feature winners of the FVMC's collegiate voice and high school instrumental competition, who will perform with the orchestra and receive monetary awards.
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More homes on the horizon: West Dundee annexes land at Route 72 and Randall RoadJan 21, 2026 9:56 am - West Dundee trustees have unanimously agreed to annex roughly 75 acres at the southeast corner of Route 72 and Randall Road. The vote on Monday paves the way for Fox Haven, a proposed development that would bring 89 single-family homes and 94 duplexes to the village.
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‘Everyone is relieved’: Naperville council rejects data center planJan 21, 2026 12:49 am - Naperville City Council members have rejected a proposed data center development that sparked significant backlash.
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Geneva Garden Club taking scholarship applicationsJan 20, 2026 10:53 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships up to $5,000 for students pursuing education in horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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South Korean youth ensemble KARA concludes Midwest tour in HuntleyJan 20, 2026 9:40 pm - KARA Youth Chorus and Orchestra, a highly acclaimed group from South Korea, is concluding its second Vision Trip tour in the U.S. with a performance at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley,
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New labor deal gives Arlington Heights firefighters 3% raisesJan 20, 2026 9:39 pm - Arlington Heights’ firefighters union has reached a new three-year labor agreement with the village, providing 3% raises in 2026, 3.5% in 2027, and 3.25% in 2028.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer class on social responsibilityJan 20, 2026 9:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton offers a class "Social Responsibility" on Sundays, exploring the thoughts of Rev. Howard Thurman, a mentor to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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‘Problems that need to be solved’: $1.16M improvement project approved for Lake Zurich’s Breezewald ParkJan 20, 2026 7:08 pm - Extensive improvements at Breezewald Park along the lake in downtown Lake Zurich requiring the removal of a 150-year-old oak and another tree will proceed in spring as planned.