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Accessible egg hunt bring smiles to Marklund residentsApr 15, 2025 5:21 pm - Marklund, a nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities, hosted an adapted Easter egg hunt at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Elgin on Saturday, April 12.
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Carol Stream bags tournament raises more than $90,000 for charityApr 15, 2025 3:24 pm - The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay for Life Bags Tournament in Carol Stream raised more than $90,000 this year, organizers announced.
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25,000 daffodils expected to bloom in St. Charles this yearApr 14, 2025 11:54 am - The St. Charles Park District and The River Corridor Foundation will meet next week to celebrate five years of collaboration and 25,000 daffodil blooms in Mount St. Mary Park.
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Brides can say yes to a dress deal during Gowns for Good charity pop-up sale in ElginApr 12, 2025 9:39 am - Brides-to-be can find bargains on more than 1,200 dresses while helping local women-focused charities during the Gowns for Good pop-up sale at The Haight in Elgin next week.
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Longtime volunteers are backbone of local food pantry’s operations and growthApr 11, 2025 2:19 pm - Fran and Chuck Strohm have volunteered at West Suburban Community Pantry for over 25 years, serving in various roles from operations to technology to help the pantry serve more people.
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Carol Stream’s ‘Crime Free Carol’ named state’s top police officerApr 11, 2025 5:15 am - She’s known as “Crime Free Carol” around town, but Carol Stream police officer Carol Cadle has a new title to go by this year: Illinois’ top cop.
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Naperville again No. 1 on Niche list of best American citiesApr 09, 2025 3:15 pm - Naperville repeats as Niche’s No. 1 “best city to live in America.”
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Elgin Heritage Commission to honor winners of annual preservation awardsApr 09, 2025 1:56 pm - Seven local people and organizations will be honored for their work to preserve Elgin’s historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural resources during the annual Mayor’s Awards for Preservation on April 29.
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Passion for learning drives Naperville teacher’s success in the classroom and on the trackApr 08, 2025 6:25 am - Neuqua Valley teacher Mike Kennedy applies scientific approach to coaching award-winning track teams and inspiring students to pursue lifelong learning.
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Seigle Foundation pays tribute to Hamilton Wings founder Risé JonesApr 02, 2025 9:18 pm - Hamilton Wings, an Elgin nonprofit, recently received renewed funding from Seigle Foundation after the passing of its founder, Risé Jones.