Articles filed under Communities
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From street murals to art classes: How St. Charles Arts Council transforms the cityJun 19, 2026 3:32 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council has had a passion for community and art for the past 15 years, and they are just getting started.
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Another solar farm asks for Kane County OKJun 19, 2026 2:40 pm - A 32-acre solar electricity-generating installation has been proposed near Sugar Grove in Kane County.
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After $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park is ready for concert seasonJun 19, 2026 12:47 pm - After a yearlong, $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park reopens for the summer concert season with expanded capacity, better sound, two new LED screens and improved amenities, including new restrooms.
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Arlington Heights man charged with possessing, distributing child sex abuse materialsJun 19, 2026 11:10 am - An Arlington Heights man is facing charges of possessing and distributing child sex abuse materials.
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Pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in PalatineJun 19, 2026 8:29 am - Metra police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by an inbound commuter train early Friday morning in Palatine.
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One in three people with migraines may face a newly recognized stroke riskJun 18, 2026 11:38 pm - New research reveals that middle-aged and older adults experiencing migraines with aura face a 73% higher risk of ischemic stroke. These migraines, affecting one in three migraine sufferers, cause temporary sensory disturbances like flashing lights and blurred vision.
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Rotary clubs partner with NAMI to create native pollinator garden in McHenry CountyJun 18, 2026 10:55 pm - Local Rotary Clubs partnered with NAMI to transform an unattractive building entrance into a native pollinator garden featuring over 300 plants. The project, completed during June 6-12, aims to support monarch butterflies.
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Fox Valley Toastmasters’ free event to help jobseekers June 20Jun 18, 2026 9:47 pm - Fox Valley Toastmasters is hosting a free event on June 20 at St. Charles Public Library for job seekers to practice interview skills.
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Fitness meets fresh air: How Monarch Landing turns movement into adventureJun 18, 2026 8:31 pm - Fitness specialist Ellen Coman at Monarch Landing senior living community creates adventure-based wellness programs that transform campus walks into engaging activities like the Petal Pickup Pursuit, where residents solve flower-themed riddles while collecting bouquet kits.
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‘A series of tactical errors’: Demonstrators blast police over shooting death of Mundelein womanJun 18, 2026 8:31 pm - More than 100 people gathered outside Mundelein village hall Thursday evening to demand justice for a woman who was fatally shot by police.