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‘A long time coming’: Popular DuPage forest preserves may ditch latrines for flush washroomsApr 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Waterfall Glen, one of the most popular and rugged forest preserves in DuPage County, lacks some modern creature comforts. Forest preserve officials are working to provide a more pleasant experience — flush toilet facilities.
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Huntley church offers support group for those experiencing a lossApr 01, 2024 8:01 pm - A new support group for individuals walking through the pain of loss has been established at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley. “Transiti...
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Wheeling firefighter honored for saving choking child’s lifeApr 01, 2024 7:24 pm - A Wheeling firefighter/paramedic was publicly lauded Monday for saving a choking girl’s life last month. With his wife, children and many firefighters present, Ryan Burns...
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Kane County Animal Control sets dates for low-cost drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinicsApr 01, 2024 7:19 pm - Kane County Animal Control has announced the 2024 dates for its popular low-cost drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinics. The first clinic will be held on Sat...
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High school students can apply for free health careers program at Midwestern UniversityApr 01, 2024 6:20 pm - High school students interested in an in-depth look at healthcare careers are encouraged to apply for Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute for high sc...
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Lake County Haven employees celebrate 25 years of helping homelessApr 01, 2024 3:45 pm - Laura Sabino, executive director; Barbara McCarty, site supervisor; and Sharon Halbert, counselor; still love encouraging and supporting homeless women and children at Lake County Haven, a nonprofit organization providing shelter, housing and supportive services.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup truck in Villa ParkApr 01, 2024 3:40 pm - A 31-year-old Lombard man was killed over the weekend when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck in Villa Park, authorities said Monday. Dakota Galla...
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Public hearing on proposed commercial solar facility near Hawthorn Woods canceled as village annexes propertyApr 01, 2024 3:16 pm - RPIL Solar 3 withdraws application with Lake County, challenges annexation in court An application to locate a commercial solar energy facility on 38 acres near Hawt...
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Palatine Jaycees spread springtime cheer on Easter weekendApr 01, 2024 1:23 pm - Every year the Palatine Jaycees hosts a free Egg Hunt for children of the community. The event includes multiple egg hunts, arts and crafts, a visit with the Easter Bunny and treat bags.
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‘We’re going to D.C. this year’: Cary 7th grader wins McHenry County spelling beeApr 01, 2024 1:13 pm - Evan Cochrane of Cary, who attends Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake, won the McHenry County Regional Office of Education 2024 Spelling Bee and will go on to the national competition in Washington, D.C. in May.