Articles filed under Communities
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Gurnee police chief to retire after 25 years of serviceOct 01, 2025 1:29 pm - Gurnee Police Chief Brian Smith recently announced his retirement effective Dec. 1, after more than 25 years of service to the village police department.
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‘Mini-forests’ are rare in the US. The Algonquin Garden Club is planting one in Kane CountyOct 01, 2025 1:24 pm - Launching a first-of-its-kind ecological project in the region, the Algonquin Garden Club will transform a small plot in the Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature Preserve in Dundee Township into a "mini-forest."
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Divers halt missing-person search of Fox River in CarpentersvilleOct 01, 2025 12:07 pm - Police and fire personnel responded to a report Tuesday evening of a “possible missing person in the Fox River” in Carpentersville.
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Crystal Lake police contradict claim about rifle outside public libraryOct 01, 2025 12:06 pm - Crystal Lake police are contradicting a signed criminal complaint indicating that a defendant is accused of hiding a rifle in the bushes outside the local public library, which is less than 1,000 feet from a school.
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Celebrating 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America on Oct. 3-5Oct 01, 2025 11:46 am - A 200-year celebration of Norwegian immigration to America is taking place in Norway, Illinois, featuring Norwegian food, music, crafts, and educational displays.
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Maine South to present teen version of ‘SIX: The Musical’Oct 01, 2025 11:38 am - Maine South High School will present "SIX: The Musical: Teen Edition" with performances Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 2-5, in Park Ridge.
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Four women honored for leadership at Barrington area eventOct 01, 2025 11:27 am - Nearly 100 community business owners and leaders gathered at Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington recently for the eighth annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Luncheon.
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Sewing with fire: Harper student brings together fashion, welding skillsOct 01, 2025 11:12 am - At Harper College, Katsiaryna Piatsevich is pursuing an unlikely duo of credentials in welding and fashion. Her latest achievement: Watching her garments walk the runway at a Rome fashion show.
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Hawthorn announces fall events calendarOct 01, 2025 10:45 am - Hawthorn in Vernon Hills has announced a diverse calendar of events intended to provide rich, family-friendly experiences throughout the autumn season. From a curated night market and vibrant cultural festivities to a full-scale harvest festival and a beloved Halloween tradition, the center is set to become a hub of community activity this fall.
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The rise in job hugging is the latest workplace trendOct 01, 2025 10:31 am - There’s a workplace trend sweeping across America that’s not as comforting as a warm embrace.The trend has been dubbed “job hugging” and is the opposite of the better-known practice of “job hopping.”