Articles filed under Communities
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One person hurt in Vernon Hills house fireJun 12, 2024 10:40 am - One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital after a Wednesday morning house fire in Vernon Hills. Firefighters were called to the two-story, single-fam...
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‘This is a forever farm’: Conservation Fund helps Kane County farmer grow business while preserving farmlandJun 12, 2024 10:31 am - A not-for-profit organization is helping two Elburn farmers obtain the land they need to expand their business, while permanently preserving farmland.
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Dream big: ‘Ghostlight’ earns acclaim for Chicago filmmakers, acting veteranJun 12, 2024 10:25 am - Evanston actor Keith Kupferer, star of “Ghostlight,” the buzzy indie film that premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, knows lifetime opportunities are rare. “My thought was this is my one shot,” said the actor of the film, which premieres Friday, June 14, at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre.
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Turning out: Families join the fun at Rolling Meadows Block PartyJun 12, 2024 10:18 am - The Rolling Meadows Block Party took place June 7 on Central Road, from Barker Avenue to Jay Lane. It featured live music, food trucks and activities for all ages.
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Lake in the Hills to consider anti-nepotism policyJun 12, 2024 10:09 am - Lake in the Hills could soon explicitly ban village employees from supervising or training relatives.
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Road closure, detour planned for railroad crossing work in Hanover Park June 24-28Jun 12, 2024 10:09 am - The railroad crossing at County Farm Road in Hanover Park will undergo a renewal in late June, requiring a complete road closure for up to five days. The complete track s...
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Juneteenth Block Party celebrates freedom, cultureJun 12, 2024 9:58 am - A family-friendly Juneteenth Block Party will take place from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Harper College in Palatine.
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Get ready for an unforgettable Thursday Night Out experience in downtown BarringtonJun 12, 2024 9:21 am - The village of Barrington is thrilled to announce the reimagined Thursday Night Out event, formerly known as Cruise Night, set to bring the community together for a summer of classic cars, live music and endless family fun.
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DPCF awards five $1,500 scholarships to 2024 college bound studentsJun 12, 2024 9:03 am - The Des Plaines Community Foundation (DPCF) awarded five $1,500 scholarships to 2024 Des Plaines college bound students
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Benedictine University partners with Des Moines University to expand health care career opportunitiesJun 11, 2024 11:27 pm - Benedictine University recently announced a new collaboration with Des Moines University to provide its students with a direct pathway to successful careers in medicine ...