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Suburban educators among 13 Teacher of the Year finalistsFeb 20, 2025 1:33 pm - Four suburban educators are among the Illinois State Board of Education’s 13 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2025.
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Elgin Fire Department collects over 2,000 winter items for Crisis CenterFeb 19, 2025 7:06 pm - The Elgin Fire Department’s 10th annual coat drive supports the Community Crisis Center, assisting hundreds of households with winter clothing items.
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‘Swift and decisive action’: School bus driver lauded for rescuing boy with autismFeb 19, 2025 5:15 pm - A school bus driver is being hailed as a hero for rescuing a nonverbal boy spotted wandering outdoors in Wheeling while inadequately dressed for the bitter cold.
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Kane County celebrates Hamid Ahmed for 50 years of serviceFeb 19, 2025 2:59 pm - At 83, Hamid Ahmed remains an active presence at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva, marking 50 years of service in January 2025 — the longest tenure of any full-time county employee.
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Sandwich ministry: Volunteers assemble 60 sandwiches for Aurora warming center guestsFeb 19, 2025 1:53 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora assembled 60 sandwiches after Sunday service to feed guests at an emergency warming center hosted by the Aurora church.
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Prospect High students champions in fight against blood cancerFeb 19, 2025 11:14 am - Three Prospect High School students are among the members of a team dedicated to raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which is dedicated to fighting blood cancer worldwide.
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Roselle community celebrates library volunteer’s decades of serviceFeb 18, 2025 11:28 pm - The Roselle Public Library seeks new volunteers to join the foundation and carry on the legacy of Elaine Pizzicaro, a dedicated board member for almost 20 years.
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Glen Ellyn centenarian commemorates milestone by bowling in her weekly leagueFeb 18, 2025 11:15 pm - At 100, Phyllis Walsh celebrates her century of life experiences by doing what she loves -- bowling in her weekly leagues
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Grayslake author wins librarian-run statewide writing competitionFeb 18, 2025 6:04 pm - Michelle Cox of Grayslake has been chosen the winner of the Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project for her novel, “The Fallen Woman’s Daughter.”
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‘A deeply personal honor’: Oakton College inducts 2 student-athletes into junior college hall of fameFeb 18, 2025 3:59 pm - Oakton College honored two outstanding student-athletes by inducting them into the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 4 Hall of Fame class of 2025.