Articles filed under Communities
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59-year old Gurnee man identified as pedestrian struck and killed while walking on Washington StreetJun 18, 2025 2:38 pm - A pedestrian who died after being stuck by a vehicle Monday night in Gurnee has been identified as 59-year-old Richard Bennett, of Gurnee. According to the Lake County c...
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Equestrian competition in Wayne jumps into the weekendJun 18, 2025 2:38 pm - Horses and riders from across the nation have gathered in Wayne for a multiday equestrian competition.
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Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson inaugurated as NWMC presidentJun 18, 2025 1:43 pm - Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson was inaugurated as the 2025-26 Northwest Municipal Conference President on Wednesday, June 11.
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Tree of Life to host summer solstice serviceJun 18, 2025 1:21 pm - Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, invites the public to share its annual Summer Solstice service on Saturday, June 21.
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DJ and prizes at Northbrook Park District’s 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap 5K and Fun RunJun 18, 2025 12:56 pm - Preparations for Northbrook’s Independence Day festivities are underway, and the community is invited to join in the fun and start the day with the 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap.
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Naperville debates grocery tax replacement vs. local sales tax increaseJun 18, 2025 12:45 pm - Though many suburbs have already adopted a municipal 1% sales tax on groceries, some Naperville officials are mulling an alternative.
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McHenry Outdoor launches Sensory-Friendly WednesdaysJun 18, 2025 12:31 pm - Families with sound-sensitive children encouraged to enjoy the drive-in experience
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Marklund opens renovated ball field after successful donor campaignJun 18, 2025 11:27 am - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley donated $100,000 to help Marklund surpass its $250,000 goal for renovating a specialized baseball field on its Geneva campus.
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Elgin church to host June 26 blood driveJun 18, 2025 11:25 am - St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church is partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, June 26
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St. Nectarios Greek Fest returns with food, music, gamesJun 18, 2025 11:18 am - Described as a Greek party in the Northwest suburbs, St. Nectarios’ annual Greek Fest returns Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, at the church, 133 S. Roselle Road in Palatine.