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‘A legend on the river’: Friends and family mourn longtime Port Barrington marina owner Jimmy ForbesSep 06, 2024 10:33 am - A memorial will be held Saturday for James “Jimmy” Forbes, the longtime owner of Port Barrington Marina on the Fox River who was described by those who knew him as “genui...
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Volunteers sought for Fox River cleanupSep 06, 2024 10:10 am - Geneva’s Natural Resources Committee is inviting volunteers to help remove debris from the Fox River and Island Park. The “Fox River Clean Up Day” will run from 9 a.m. to...
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Police warn residents about cryptocurrency scamSep 06, 2024 10:05 am - Police are asking members of the public to keep an eye out for cryptocurrency scams.
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Geneva firefighters to use parking deck for rappelling trainingSep 06, 2024 9:48 am - Geneva firefighters will participate in rappelling training over several days this month.
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Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 13Sep 06, 2024 9:18 am - On Sunday, Oct. 13 the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk will join communities across the United States to help end hunger one step at a time, both around the corner and around the globe.
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One firefighter injured battling brush fire in East DundeeSep 06, 2024 7:23 am - One firefighter was injured battling a brush fire in East Dundee that took more than an hour to extinguish because of high winds Thursday afternoon.
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Woman who trashed Island Lake PD apologizes, avoids felony convictionSep 06, 2024 5:15 am - A Schaumburg woman who trashed the Island Lake Police Department’s lobby this spring won’t be branded a felon, and for that she can at least partially thank her willingness to say “I’m sorry.”
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Painting the Fox River — and keeping it cleanSep 06, 2024 4:00 am - Anna Cherkashina’s “Fox River at Sunset” painting earned Best of Show in the recent Plein Art event hosted by the St. Charles Arts Council. The painting could serve as a motivation for volunteers who participate in upcoming Fox River cleanup events.
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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza to talk about fair pay and economic equity for women Oct. 2Sep 06, 2024 12:02 am - Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza will speak about the status of “Fair Pay and Economic Equity for Women in the state of Illinois” on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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Elgin Golden K hear about upcoming Elgin Cemetery WalkSep 05, 2024 11:48 pm - At the Elgin Golden K Sept. 4 meeting, John and Ana Devine presented plans for the upcoming 37th annual Cemetery Walk at Bluff City Cemetery. John is executive director...