Articles filed under Neighbor
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CLC alum finds community, earns a full-ride scholarshipAug 31, 2026 2:50 pm - Jacqueline Johnson came to College of Lake County looking for a path and an affordable education and left with a full-ride scholarship to Southern Illinois University.
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Poplar Creek Library Closes Chapter on Overdue FinesAug 31, 2026 11:30 am - The Poplar Creek Public Library District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its July meeting to eliminate overdue fines on library materials, joining a growing national movement to remove financial barriers to public library access.
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Buffalo Grove Days returns Sept. 3-7 with five days of rides, music and funAug 31, 2026 10:23 am - Enjoy five days of carnival rides, food, entertainment and more when Buffalo Grove Days returns Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 3-7, in Mike Rylko Community Park.
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Wheels keep turning: Looking back on six years in bikingAug 27, 2026 10:46 am - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak reflects on the past six years in biking, including new laws and resources.
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Quack for a Cause Ducky Dash supports Camp I Am MeAug 25, 2026 4:49 pm - Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is inviting the community to “quack for a cause” with its new Ducky Dash fundraiser.
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Win free burgers for a year at American Place CasinoAug 24, 2026 10:59 am - Celebrating the iconic flavors of the Midwest, American Place Casino is tapping into local hometown pride with the Battle of the Burgers starting Aug. 24, by inviting guests to L’Americain to try two legendary regional burger creations for the chance to win free burgers for a year.
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Aurora launches Mastodon Lake restoration projectAug 24, 2026 9:17 am - Lifelong Aurora resident Rudy Valazquez said the city of Aurora’s project to restore Mastodon Lake means bringing memories back to life. “This was the place to hang out,” he said. “Over the years it did get neglected, but for them to be bringing it back and for my son to get the job, it’s just rewarding.” The city hired Valazquez’s son, Roberto Valazquez, to head the project.
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Fall music and flavors return for SeptOberfestAug 21, 2026 4:47 pm - Cooler evenings bring live music, glowing fire pits and plenty of reasons to linger at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville during SeptOberfest, Sept. 2 through Oct. 29.
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Children’s health: Why poor air quality matters for kidsAug 21, 2026 4:22 pm - Children are more vulnerable to air pollution than adults because their lungs are still developing, they spend more time outdoors, and exposure can trigger inflammation and worsen respiratory conditions like asthma.
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‘PERSPECTIVES II ‘Setting Sail’’ art exhibit in Wheeling Sept. 1-30Aug 21, 2026 4:09 pm - “PERSPECTIVES II ‘Setting Sail'” is an eclectic trash art exhibit created by Barb Kronau-Sorensen from a community cleanup she coordinated along with partner CleanupGiveback.org in March 2026 in Wheeling.