Articles filed under Good News
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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.
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‘Hard work, passion, perseverance’: Suburban athletes medal at Special Olympics Winter GamesMar 31, 2025 5:53 pm - Libertyville resident Mallory Marvin earned a bronze medal and fourth place in snowshoeing competitions at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
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Edward Foundation awards $36,000 in nursing scholarshipsMar 31, 2025 12:42 pm - The Edward Foundation has awarded $36,000 in nursing scholarships to eight Endeavor Health Edward Hospital team members who are pursuing a degree or advanced degree in nursing.
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Seniors take center stage and show their stuff during Schaumburg variety showMar 30, 2025 4:12 pm - Performers of a certain age showed their stuff Sunday during the 10th annual Schaumburg Senior Follies Variety Show.
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19 community leaders nominated for YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon awardsMar 28, 2025 4:46 pm - YWCA Elgin announces nominees for 41st annual Leader Luncheon celebrating women leaders. 19 nominees across 8 categories including arts, business, communications, education, public service, racial justice, social services, and volunteerism.