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Donate Blood at Schaumburg’s Community Blood Drive March 19Mar 11, 2026 2:21 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.
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Raise a (green) glass at St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at suburban bars and restaurantsMar 11, 2026 1:45 pm - It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so restaurants and bars throughout the suburbs are making a day of it with corned beef, Irish dancing, green beer and more.
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The Kirk Players presents ‘Alice In Wonderland’Mar 11, 2026 1:23 pm - With great excitement and a nod to its 60 year legacy, The Kirk Players is reaching back to its roots, and is thrilled to present “Alice in Wonderland.”
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Flannau and Quijote Duos unite for ‘Hammer & Bow’ concert at Elgin ChurchMar 11, 2026 12:01 pm - Acclaimed chamber music performers Flannau Duo and Quijote Duo will appear together in the next installment of First Congregational’s 2026 Lenten Concert Series. They will perform their "Hammer & Bow" program, featuring viola, cello, piano and percussion with premieres by Jorge Amado, Ben Zucker, and Sixto Franco.
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DuPage sheriff candidate cleared of wrongdoing by departmentMar 11, 2026 11:47 am - DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month and left the scene without contacting police.
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Get your green on for annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. CharlesMar 11, 2026 11:27 am - The 2026 St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade takes place Saturday, March 14, featuring an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. with Irish dancers and bagpipers, followed by the main parade at 2 p.m. with over 85 entries marching down Main Street.
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Geneva offers free yard-waste pickupMar 11, 2026 10:48 am - Geneva is offering free yard waste pickup during the weeks of March 16 and March 23.
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Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and moreMar 11, 2026 10:00 am - Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.
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Libertyville comics seller offers tips on collecting for investment or funMar 11, 2026 9:58 am - Peter Przysiezny has been buying and selling comics and collectibles since he was in grade school. The founder of the Comic Buying Center in Libertyville hopes to encourage a love of comics in young people, and offers tips for collectors on buying and selling.
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Barrington teen identified as driver killed in crash Monday in Deer ParkMar 11, 2026 9:05 am - A 17-year-old Barrington boy has been identified by Lake County authorities as the driver killed Monday morning in Deer Park.