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Former West Chicago elementary school teacher charged with sexually abusing studentsAug 07, 2026 1:05 pm - A former West Chicago elementary school teacher is facing 11 felonies after being accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with multiple students, authorities announced Friday.
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Mundelein Arts Festival returns for 15th year with over 50 artistsAug 07, 2026 12:46 pm - The 15th annual Mundelein Arts Festival will take place Sept. 19-20 at Courtland Commons, featuring over 50 juried artists selling original works in various media including painting, photography, ceramics, and jewelry.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.
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Barrington Family Fest aims to bring community togetherAug 07, 2026 11:56 am - Barrington’s upcoming Family Fest will feature a pet parade, magic show, visits with therapy dogs and mini horses and more.
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Inverness Garden Club features talk on archaeology laws and indigenous site protectionAug 07, 2026 11:40 am - On Thursday, Aug. 20, McKenzie Sweno will present “The ABC's of Archaeology - Artifacts, Bills, & Conserving Cultures” for the Garden Club of Inverness.
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No second bananas: How Chicago Snowballs combine baseball with a ‘traveling circus’ showAug 07, 2026 10:37 am - The Chicago Snowballs, a new baseball team inspired by the Savannah Bananas, is bringing “sportstainment” to stadiums throughout the Midwest with a unique blend of baseball, choreographed dance routines, circus acts and comedy.
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District 15 dismisses ethics complaintAug 07, 2026 8:50 am - The Palatine Township Elementary District 15 school board this week dismissed an ethics complaint alleging misuse of funds during the district’s successful $93 million 2022 Moving 15 Forward referendum campaign.
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Public hearing scheduled on proposed data center moratorium in Lake CountyAug 07, 2026 8:18 am - The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, to gather public input on a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers i...
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Proposed East Dundee annexation deal would allow future data centerAug 07, 2026 7:30 am - A proposed agreement under which 74 acres of property would be annexed into East Dundee includes a provision that would allow a data center to be among its future development options.
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Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 to benefit CASA Kane CountyAug 06, 2026 11:31 pm - The Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 in Geneva, offering 10-, 35- and 65-mile routes along the Fox River to raise $250,000 for CASA Kane County, which advocates for children in foster care. Registration ranges from $20-$125, includes commemorative items. The event features post-ride festivities with food, drinks, and live music.