Articles filed under Neighbor
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Schaumburg Police Department reports successful Memorial Day ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaignJun 30, 2026 1:18 pm - The Schaumburg Police Department has announced the results of its Memorial Day 2026 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign aimed at increasing seat belt use and keeping roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
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Pasta machine prints gallery/demo at Prospect Heights Public Library, July 2Jun 30, 2026 1:12 pm - Terri Murphy is a children’s media illustrator who occasionally ventures off the beaten path to explore new art forms. In the ultimate upcycling adventure, she transformed an old pasta machine into a printing press and flattened and cut broth boxes into printing plates to create a unique series of prints.
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‘World’s Largest’ Corn maze design puts USA’s milestone birthday front and centerJun 30, 2026 12:02 pm - It’s America’s 250th birthday, and the “World’s Largest” corn maze will mark the semiquincentennial in style.
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Lakeside Festival returns to Crystal Lake with rides, food, musicJun 30, 2026 10:01 am - Crystal Lake’s annual Lakeside Festival will return to the grounds of the Dole this week with carnival rides, 14 bands on two outdoor stages, food, a beer garden, fireworks, games and more.
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Celebrate America with Rep. Weber’s America 250 Photo ContestJun 29, 2026 2:43 pm - To celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is inviting constituents of the 64th House District to show off their patriotic spirit by participating in his America 250 Photo Contest. The contest is open to adults and students.
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The CCL at Lake Forest Open Lands Association awards scholarship to six studentsJun 29, 2026 2:31 pm - The Center for Conservation Leadership at Lake Forest Open Lands Association has awarded the Susie Hoffmann Scholarship for Nature and Conservation to six graduating high school seniors from across Lake County.
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Fremont School District Announces Leadership Team AdditionsJun 29, 2026 2:08 pm - Fremont School District 79 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Trisha Kocanda has announced a pair of leadership team hires for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
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Gurnee celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with community festival and fireworksJun 29, 2026 1:58 pm - Local partners across Gurnee will host a free celebration honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Celebrate 250 Years of America at Lincolnshire’s 2026 Red, White & BOOM! FestivalJun 29, 2026 12:24 pm - The village of Lincolnshire invites residents to celebrate Independence Day at Red, White & BOOM!, a two-day community festival with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and longstanding local traditions.
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District 214 Board of Education, state and county honor Dr. Lázaro López as he concludes distinguished D214 careerJun 29, 2026 10:55 am - The High School District 214 Board of Education recognized Dr. Lázaro “Laz” López for his extraordinary service at its June 25 board of education meeting, honoring a career that has helped shape the future of public education, college and career readiness, workforce development and opportunity for thousands of students.