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Emily Holum’s legacy lives with Arlington Heights blood drive

By Ann Sterling, Vitalant
Feb 19, 2026 2:08 pm - An Arlington Heights family is turning heartbreak into hope by hosting a Feb. 22 memorial blood drive in honor of their daughter, Emily Holum.
Volunteers needed for Feb. 28 recycling event in St. Charles

Submitted by Kane County Public Information Office
Feb 13, 2026 7:23 pm - Kane County is hosting a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 28, in St. Charles. Volunteers are essential to making it a success.
Mount Prospect lights up the night at annual Shining Stars Gala

By Steve Zalusky
Feb 11, 2026 12:21 pm - The stars were out Saturday night - only they were indoors, at Mount Prospect’s Crystal Palace Banquets.Nine individuals and organizations were recognized for their exceptional service to the community at the village's annual Shining Stars Gala, joining more than 300 honorees celebrated over the past three decades.
Students unveil new Black History Board Game at annual Black History Month pancake breakfast

Submitted by Clayton Muhammad
Feb 10, 2026 5:07 pm - The Quad County Urban League hosted its annual Black History Month Pancake Breakfast, a scholarship fundraiser that brought together the community for food, fellowship, and celebration.
A smooch from a pooch: Rescue dogs meet pet lovers at kissing booth in Yorktown Center

By Brian Hill
Feb 07, 2026 3:50 pm - Wet, slobbery kisses were all the rage at the inaugural SAIN Rescue doggie kissing booth Saturday at Yorktown Center in Lombard.
First-graders make annual volunteer trip to Marklund

By Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marklund
Feb 06, 2026 10:58 pm - More than 70 first-graders from Grace McWayne School in Batavia arrived at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva a little tentative about their visit, but left excited to about their experiences, in what one teacher called "the ultimate field trip!"
Oak Brook teens get a voice in park district programming

By Amanda Woods, Oak Brook Park District
Feb 06, 2026 4:36 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has formed a teen advisory board called T.E.A.M. Rec to involve teens in shaping future teen programming.
West Suburban Irish names grand marshal for 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Submitted by Colleen Doyle
Feb 03, 2026 7:56 pm - The West Suburban Irish hosts the 2026 Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, celebrating Irish heritage and community spirit with music, merriment, and festive fun.
Local storyteller brings P.E.O. founder to life in Schaumburg

Submitted by Linda Segall
Jan 30, 2026 11:59 pm - Lulu Corkhill Williams, known as the builder of P.E.O., was re-enacted by Lynn Rymarz at a Schaumburg P.E.O. Chapter P-LK meeting to celebrate the organization's founding on Jan. 21, 1869.
‘Strength in Love’: Fox Valley Christian Alliance hosts 12th annual MLK prayer breakfast

Submitted by Al Benson
Jan 28, 2026 12:37 pm - The annual Aurora community prayer breakfast was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, sponsored by the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance.The theme "Strength to Love" was reflected in speeches by pastors and lay people, urging community service and unity.

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