Articles filed under Communities
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Dining out: Last-minute Valentine’s Day specialsFeb 11, 2026 1:49 pm - Valentine’s Day is Saturday — are you ready? Here are some last-minute ways to treat your sweetheart that might not break the bank.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Three park district employees honored as Employees of the YearFeb 11, 2026 1:27 pm - Mundelein Park & Recreation District proudly honored three exceptional team members as Employees of the Year during its annual Employee Recognition Event held on Feb. 6.
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Date night, girls’ night out ideas in the Fox ValleyFeb 11, 2026 1:18 pm - If dinner and a movie feel a little too predictable, there are plenty of options close to home to shake up your date night routine.
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Let the good times roll: Where to find pączki, Cajun food, music and more for Mardi GrasFeb 11, 2026 12:59 pm - Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and we’ve got some places for you to grab some pączki and dine on jambalaya.
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Lego League Challenge bringing creativity and STEM to ECC Feb. 14Feb 11, 2026 12:57 pm - FIRST Lego League Challenge Illinois State Championship will take place on Feb. 14 at Elgin Community College, featuring 56 teams of 9- to 14-year-olds demonstrating problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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Mount Prospect lights up the night at annual Shining Stars GalaFeb 11, 2026 12:21 pm - The stars were out Saturday night - only they were indoors, at Mount Prospect’s Crystal Palace Banquets.Nine individuals and organizations were recognized for their exceptional service to the community at the village's annual Shining Stars Gala, joining more than 300 honorees celebrated over the past three decades.
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Naper Settlement hosts a free Presidents Day celebration, exhibit openingFeb 11, 2026 12:18 pm - Naper Settlement will host a free Presidents’ Day celebration on Feb. 16 as part of its USA 250 Celebration. This will be a fun, highly interactive day at the museum with a variety of great visuals and fun activities.
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Lisle Heritage Society to host program on Irish Americans in ChicagoFeb 11, 2026 11:49 am - The Lisle Heritage Society invites the community to a presentation on “Irish-Americans in Chicago & DuPage County 1840-1870” by history professor Dennis Doyle on Sunday, Feb. 15.
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St. James Farm saddles up for more improvementsFeb 11, 2026 10:40 am - DuPage County forest preserve officials are preparing to tackle a list of improvements at St. James Farm, a window into the rarefied era of the gentleman farmer.