Articles filed under Neighbor
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Carnival rides, Foreigner concert highlight Elk Grove Rotary Fest’s 40thJul 16, 2026 8:34 am - Music has always been an important part of Elk Grove Rotary Fest, which began in 1986 with Chubby Checker as the inaugural featured performer. The festival returns this week with nationally recognized bands Thursday through Saturday, including Foreigner.
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Community invited to honor Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas at special fundraising eventJul 15, 2026 6:05 pm - The community is invited to come together to honor the life and legacy of Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas during “A Night Remembering Orlando Rivas,” a special fundraising event from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub, 373 W. Dundee Road in Wheeling.
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Northbrook Park District names 2026 Coach of the YearJul 15, 2026 2:52 pm - Jeff Senkpiel was named the Northbrook Park District’s 2026 Coach of the Year in recognition of his talent and effective approach.
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Palatine author holds reading of children’s bookJul 15, 2026 2:20 pm - Longtime Palatine resident Bill Pohlman is holding the first public reading of his children’s book “The Fox in the Yard,” a book inspired by the stories the author told his daughter at bedtime, at 3 p.m. on July 26 at The Cork @ CCF, at 34 Palatine Road, Palatine.
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Gurnee Mills presents Back-To-School Bash and school supply driveJul 15, 2026 1:45 pm - Gurnee Mills shopping center is helping families get back to school ready by welcoming a lineup of engaging events, new stores, exclusive retailer offers and convenient one-stop shopping for students, families and teachers.
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Student-run Batavia newspaper for seniors earns top prize at pitch night, plans to expandJul 15, 2026 1:27 pm - “The Windmill Weekly,” a newspaper for senior citizens run by students in Batavia High School’s INcubator business program, recently earned the program’s top prize and plans to expand its coverage.
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Monthly ‘Forever Young’ senior luncheon continues to see growthJul 15, 2026 1:19 pm - The village of Round Lake Beach's “Forever Young” monthly senior luncheon continues to exceed expectations, providing local seniors with a welcoming place to connect, be entertained and learn.
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‘Seussical’ at St. James Theatre in Arlington HeightsJul 15, 2026 1:04 pm - St. James Theatre invites audiences to experience the magic of “Seussical,” running 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, and Thursday through Saturday, July 23-25; and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 19 and 26, at the St. James Parish Center, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road
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Take flight: Try bird watching in your forest preservesJul 15, 2026 11:23 am - Birdwatching gives you front-row seats to compelling scenes of local wildlife like blackbirds, ducks and herons.
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Fall registration open at CLCJul 14, 2026 4:29 pm - Registration is open for fall classes at College of Lake County, offering affordable tuition, flexible course options and personalized support to help students take the next step toward a degree, certificate or transfer pathway. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 17.