Articles filed under Communities
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‘It’s an investment’: Why Kane County will provide housing for former inmatesAug 29, 2024 7:35 pm - The Kane County sheriff plans to offer transitional housing to help recently released inmates adjust to life on the outside. “It has been our biggest hurdle in ensuring successful re-entry in Kane County,” Sheriff Ron Hain says.
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Mount Prospect says Prestige fails odor testAug 29, 2024 6:19 pm - An attorney for Mount Prospect claims tests show Prestige Feed Products failed to reduce odors escaping the plant at 431 Lakeview Court after making recent modifications.
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50-year sentence in murder of 77-year-old Fox Lake manAug 29, 2024 6:19 pm - A Round Lake man was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in prison for the 2022 slaying of a 77-year-old Fox Lake man in his home.
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Expanding education for adults with disabilitiesAug 29, 2024 4:36 pm - Accessible education for everyone is important at College of Lake County, an open-access institution. More educational opportunities will be available this fall to adults with mild and moderate disabilities with the launch of Lancer Explore Institute, a rebranding and expansion of the long-standing Personal Success Program.
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Light powers change: Join in welcoming cyclists riding ‘1,000 miles for 1,000 lights’ Sept. 27 in Downers GroveAug 29, 2024 4:32 pm - Watts to Love invites the community to a celebration on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Downers Grove Moose Lodge welcoming cyclists who are riding “1,000 Miles for 1,000 Lights...
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Support St. Charles Kiwanis’ Peanut Days Sept. 5-8Aug 29, 2024 4:14 pm - St. Charles Kiwanis Club members take up positions at four Dunkin' Donuts, three Starbucks, two Jewel locations in St. Charles and one in Elburn from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 5-8.
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Spring Grove Storytelling Festival Sept. 21 to feature various styles, authors, workshopsAug 29, 2024 4:00 pm - The Spring Grove Storytelling Festival, Saturday, Sept. 21, will feature storied of adventure, hope and humor. It will take place from noon to 6 p.m.
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Making the impossible happen: Longmeadow Parkway opens to trafficAug 29, 2024 3:53 pm - It took a collaboration of state, county and local agencies to complete the Longmeadow Parkway project. The northern Kane County Fox River bridge opened to traffic on Thursday.
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Oktoberfest in Libertyville Returns on Sept. 20 and 21Aug 29, 2024 3:49 pm - Oktoberfest in Libertyville returns to downtown Libertyville on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21.
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Ride on and rock out at the 15th annual Fall Fest in Des PlainesAug 29, 2024 3:48 pm - Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ family-friendly festival, is back for its 15th year with food, music, fun, games and dozens of activities.