Articles filed under Communities
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‘Change agent’: Former Mount Prospect fire chief was an innovatorJun 03, 2024 7:45 pm - Lawrence Pairitz was a TV repairman when he joined Mount Prospect’s volunteer fire department in 1958. Twelve years later, and at just 35 years old, Pairitz would be leading the department as its chief.
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Shuttered Steak ‘n Shake in Rolling Meadows being converted into Citibank branchJun 03, 2024 7:45 pm - From steakburgers and milkshakes to deposits and withdrawals: the long-vacant Steak ‘n Shake on Algonquin Road in Rolling Meadows is being converted into a Citibank branch.
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Elmhurst’s Bethel UCC to host indoor rummage sale June 21-22Jun 03, 2024 6:49 pm - Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst will host its annual indoor rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22.
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Why Winfield leaders want to add a plaza downtownJun 03, 2024 6:35 pm - Winfield trustees will vote Thursday on hiring landscape architects to draft preliminary designs for a public plaza on village property adjacent to the Metra train station.
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Grand Subaru hosts ‘Wheels and Meals’ community food drive and Summer FlingJun 03, 2024 5:45 pm - Grand Subaru in Bensenville recently announced “Wheels and Meals,” a community food drive and summer fling event aimed at supporting local families in need while celebrating the arrival of warmer weather.
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Food Shed Co-op in Woodstock plans grand opening celebrationJun 03, 2024 5:32 pm - Food Shed Co-op recently opened the doors to their community owned grocery store in Woodstock. The opening day ribbon-cutting event, with music and brief words from co-op and community leaders, was well attended.
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Batavia man marks 100 years, recalls serving during World War II on historic battleshipJun 03, 2024 5:30 pm - Batavia resident Robert Larson, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, recalled serving on the USS Texas during World War II.
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New name, new offerings for Downtown Elgin Market as it kicks off 24th season FridayJun 03, 2024 5:07 pm - The Downtown Elgin Market will kick off its 24th season on Friday, and even though organizers dropped the word Farmers from its name, the focus on fresh, artisanal goods remains the same.
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Back behind the wheel: After stroke, Huntley man relearns how to drive to regain independence lostJun 03, 2024 4:38 pm - Dan Davis of Huntley is learning how to drive again after suffering a stroke last year.
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Recent high school grads from Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows killed in I-290 crashJun 03, 2024 4:01 pm - Recent graduates of Schaumburg and Rolling Meadows high schools have been identified as the two people killed early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 290 in Chicago.