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YWCA Elgin honors Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th CelebrationJul 24, 2026 6:07 pm - Betty Brown will receive the Legacy Award at YWCA Elgin's 125th Celebration on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet in Elgin. She has been a longtime supporter and mentor for YWCA programs for decades.
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Elgin Riverside Club honors Jason Smith as 2026 Man of the YearJul 15, 2026 6:28 pm - On June 20, the Elgin Riverside Club honored Jason Smith at the 2026 Man of the Year Banquet. He was named for his extensive volunteer work including leading cleanup projects, co-chairing events like Ravinia Night and The Cigar Club, and performing maintenance tasks since joining in 2015.
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Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest celebrates 20 years of barbecue, music, communityJul 08, 2026 3:49 pm - This year’s Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest will celebrate 20 years of food, music and bringing the community together.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year lowJul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
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Roselle Lions to host July 11 blood drive to address summer shortageJul 03, 2026 12:36 am - With summer heat keeping local blood supplies low and hospitals experiencing ongoing demand for lifesaving blood products, the Roselle Lions Club emphasizes that every donation can impact more than three patients.
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Liberty Tree dedication celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in St. CharlesJul 03, 2026 12:14 am - Community leaders and patriotic organizations dedicated an American Elm Liberty Tree at the St. Charles Police Department on June 27 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Frontier Days hits the big Five-Oh, and it’s as lively as everJun 29, 2026 11:29 am - A little more than five decades ago, a group of Arlington Heights residents gathered to create an event they hoped would bring their community together in celebration of the United States’ Bicentennial. Fifty years later, that special celebration to mark the nation’s 200th birthday lives on as one of the suburbs’ biggest and most beloved festivals — Frontier Days.
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Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest returns with parade, carnival, fireworks and moreJun 29, 2026 10:26 am - The Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest will mark its 68th year this July. Organizers say the festival has evolved over the years with strong support from the community.
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Help Warrenville blood drive reach their goal of 36 donorsJun 25, 2026 9:40 pm - The Warrenville VFW Post, Knights of Columbus, and Lions Club are hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, June 27. They need 36 donors to reach their goal.
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