Articles filed under Communities
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Christmas in July: Why holiday spirit shouldn’t be limited to DecemberJul 15, 2026 12:53 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos suggests embracing Christmas traditions year-round, including gift-giving, sending cards, hosting meals, and maintaining decorations as ways to spread joy beyond December.
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Leading the way: Oak Trace resident pioneered healthcare innovationJul 14, 2026 9:25 pm - During her four-decade healthcare career, Anna Marie Hajek co-founded Clarity Group Inc. focusing on patient safety and healthcare risk management. Now retired at Oak Trace Senior Living, Anna remains active in community leadership roles, applying her lifelong philosophy of stepping forward and speaking up when opportunity appears.
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Midwestern University adds new partnerships with NIU and Ripon CollegeJul 14, 2026 9:01 pm - Midwestern University has added Northern Illinois University and Ripon College to its network of articulation agreements, which now includes 14 partner institutions that provide enhanced pathways to healthcare graduate programs.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton welcomes new organistJul 14, 2026 8:40 pm - On Sunday, July 19, Robert Sacks will make his debut as organist at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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Fox River Valley DAR chapter celebrates America’s 250th with plaque dedicationJul 14, 2026 8:20 pm - The Fox River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a ceremony in Crystal Lake's McCormick Memorial Park to dedicate a bronze plaque commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
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Schaumburg honors Dave & Buster’s kitchen manager for saving coworker’s life with CPRJul 14, 2026 8:02 pm - Schaumburg officials Tuesday bestowed their “Outstanding Citizen” award on a Dave & Buster’s kitchen manager whose use of CPR on a colleague suffering a heart attack was just the latest example of his life-saving know-how.
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Barrington on track with other communities toward renewing Canadian National quiet zoneJul 14, 2026 7:26 pm - Barrington is slated to take the lead among communities working to recertify a quiet zone along the Canadian National railroad corridor.
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Lords Park Summer Concert with Outset Trio rescheduled to July 27Jul 14, 2026 7:22 pm - Chamber Music on the Fox announced that the Lords Park Summer Concert concert with the Outset Trio has been rescheduled to July 27.
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Elgin organist takes the helm of American Guild of Organists Great Lakes RegionJul 14, 2026 6:53 pm - Jeffrey Neufeld was installed as the new Regional Ambassador for the Great Lakes Region of the American Guild of Organists on July 8 at their national convention in St. Louis, succeeding Dr. Larry Sharp of Kentucky.
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B Jolly Foundation to host its first walkathon to benefit local special needs familiesJul 14, 2026 6:37 pm - The B Jolly Foundation will host its first walkathon on Aug. 8 at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton to raise funds for children with special needs and their families.