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Mount Prospect looking at possible improvements for pedestrians, diners on Prospect AvenueMay 21, 2025 2:20 pm - Mount Prospect village board members this week approved a $114,000 contract with Civiltech Engineering of Itasca to look at ways to improve the experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and diners on Prospect Avenue between Main Street and Elmhurst Avenue.
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March of Honor among new traditions at St. Charles Memorial Day ParadeMay 21, 2025 2:20 pm - This Memorial Day, St. Charles will host cemetery flag ceremonies, a parade and memorial service, veterans breakfast fundraiser, and a new March of Honor parade tradition to honor fallen service members.
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Carl Sandburg Middle School Band receives top honor at SuperState FestivalMay 21, 2025 2:09 pm - Just three days after Carl Sandburg Middle School’s Eighth Grade Symphonic Band performed at the University of Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival, Band Director Moulee Gupta called the students out of their classes. She said she wanted to get a group photo.
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Some tips for spring to keep your lawn, flowers healthyMay 21, 2025 2:05 pm - It has been a wonderful spring so far, with cooler weather and long-lasting flowers. On the other hand, the lawn mowing season has begun.
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Woodlands Academy teacher receives initial DePaul University honorMay 21, 2025 1:23 pm - The classroom achievements and community service of Julia Dunn, a science teacher at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, were recently recognized with t...
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Dining out: Detroit-style pizza, 50-cent all-you-can-eat pancakes and moreMay 21, 2025 1:18 pm - Detroit-style is a vastly underrated genre of pizza, but diners will soon be able to enjoy it at Squares Pizza Pub in Bartlett. You can also head to Crystal Lake to help iconic restaurant Around the Clock celebrate 50 years with all-you-can-eat pancakes for 50 cents.
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Authorities say man threatened people at Island Lake bar, hit patron with shotgunMay 21, 2025 1:07 pm - A man threatened patrons in an Island Lake bar, left to load a gun inside his truck and used the weapon to hit a man who tried to stop him from returning, authorities allege.
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Des Plaines earns spot on national ‘Best Places to Live’ listMay 21, 2025 12:51 pm - Des Plaines has earned national recognition, ranking among the Top 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. and landing at Number 10 in Illinois, according to the newest list from U.S. News & World Report. Backed by strong marks in resident income and housing affordability, the distinction positions Des Plaines as one of Illinois’ most livable and forward-moving communities.
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Aurora church continues ‘Birth of the Church’ seriesMay 21, 2025 12:46 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora hosts Sunday service continuing "Birth of the Church" sermon series on origins of Christianity.
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Geneva church to host 69th annual Memorial Day Pancake BreakfastMay 21, 2025 12:34 pm - Geneva United Methodist Church hosts its 69th annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on May 26, offering all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage while donating proceeds to local charities.