Articles filed under Counties
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Constable: Why it's been a banner year for pelicans and suburban birdersJul 12, 2022 5:30 am - During the first half century of Kane County Audubon's annual spring bird count, the record for the most American white pelicans seen was six. This year, members saw 128...
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As DuPage sheriff outlines bigger budget, he says finding enough officers is his top challengeJul 12, 2022 1:00 am - DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick remembers a time when hundreds of job applicants would be taking tests as part of the process for earning a badge. "Now, we get mayb...
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Batavia man who died saving boy awarded Carnegie Hero MedalJul 12, 2022 1:00 am - The family of a Batavia man who died while saving children caught in a rip current last year on Tuesday received a rare Carnegie Hero Medal posthumously recognizing his ...
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'We have a voice': Lake County Board members want to push for gun control measuresJul 12, 2022 1:00 am - With recollections vivid and emotions raw more than a week later, the mass shooting at the Independence Day parade in Highland Park hung heavy at Tuesday's Lake County B...
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The Intelligentsia Cup Chicago racesJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - The Intelligentsia Cup Chicago races run 10 days straight in July: • July 22: West Dundee River Challenge • July 23: The Ray Whalen Builders Tour of Lake Ellyn • July 24...
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Local car dealers to host 2022 BBQ for the Troops on July 16 to raise funds for USO IllinoisJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Chicago area new-car dealers will host the 10th annual USO Barbecue for the Troops fundraiser on Saturday, July 16. Dealers throughout the suburbs and Chicago are rallyi...
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DuPage Friends of Extension hosts online auctionJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - DuPage Friends of Extension is hosting an online auction fundraiser of garden favorites and donated items from community businesses and individual supporters, and you ca...
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Batavia church to host giant indoor garage sale July 21-23Jul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, 950 Hart Road in Batavia, is hosting its giant indoor garage sale on July 21-23. This sale takes over the entire church and school b...
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Aurora rescue mission seeks bottled water donationsJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Wayside Cross Ministries, a rescue mission based at 215 E. New York St. in Aurora, needs bottled water for summer programs. An e-mail statement said, "As we head into th...
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Take to the links at Arrowhead Golf Club for the Mike Williams Cosley ClassicJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Golfers will tee off at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton on Monday, Aug. 1, for the 2022 edition of the Mike Williams Cosley Classic Golf Outing. It's golfing for the anim...