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Woodlands Academy launches national music honor society chapterDec 30, 2025 2:47 pm - The 2025 Christmas Concert at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart ended on a surprise high note. Immediately following the program’s conclusion, music teacher/choir director Claudia Vining informed those in attendance that the all-girls, college-preparatory high school in Lake Forest now has a Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter.
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4 men convicted in $573,000 counterfeit electronics schemeDec 30, 2025 12:41 pm - Four men accused of operating a $573,000 counterfeit electronics ring have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
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New exhibit to showcase ‘Glen Ellyn on Ice’Dec 30, 2025 12:01 pm - Glen Ellyn’s ice skating traditions, often revolving around a neighborhood lake, will be the focus of a special exhibit opening at the start of the new year.
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Coffee talk: Lombard launches new event with village presidentDec 30, 2025 12:01 pm - Lombard is brewing up a new “Coffee with the Village President” series.
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Village of Schaumburg launches Speaker’s Bureau ProgramDec 30, 2025 11:45 am - The village of Schaumburg has announced the launch of the Village of Schaumburg Speaker’s Bureau, a new community engagement program designed to connect residents, businesses, schools, and organizations with the professionals who serve the community every day.
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Schaumburg man pleads not guilty to fatally beating father with hammerDec 30, 2025 11:41 am - A 28-year-old man who authorities say fatally beat his father with a sledgehammer last month in the family’s Schaumburg home pleaded not guilty to a murder charge Tuesday in a Cook County courtroom.
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Illinois wine from California grapes: New sipping space opens in Elk GroveDec 30, 2025 11:14 am - MCG Winery, a new microwinery in Elk Grove Village, is now open for private tastings. It doubles as a production facility.
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Aurora police reinforce zero-tolerance policy on New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfireDec 30, 2025 10:35 am - Celebratory gunfire poses serious risks with stray bullets potentially causing injuries or death. The Aurora Police Department takes a zero-tolerance approach, arresting anyone illegally discharging firearms.
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Start the new year with self-guided meditation and prayerDec 30, 2025 12:22 am - Would you like to begin the new year in a meaningful way? Come join others for a time of quiet reflection with meditation and prayer. “Release & Renew,” a self-guided p...
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World’s only touring classical marimba group coming to WarrenvilleDec 30, 2025 12:04 am - Heartland Marimba is on tour with their sixth tour "The Expanse Tour," featuring a mix of classical and contemporary marimba music. The Jan. 11 concert in Warrenville will feature pieces by composers like Mendelssohn, Ginastera, Bach, and Liszt, arranged for marimbas.