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Rotary Club of Lake Zurich celebrates 50 years with anniversary party

The local community organization is hosting a celebration this Sunday to mark its golden anniversary.

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco

The community-focused natural foods store has survived and thrived through changing times in the city's SoMa neighborhood.

Mary A. Jones, 72, Passes Away in Illinois

The longtime lab technician and devoted family member is remembered for her crafts, cooking, and faith.

George W. "Bill" Bogener, Longtime Trucker and Farmer, Dies at 67

Bogener, a dedicated family man and community supporter, is remembered for his love of the outdoors and passion for sports.

Longtime Galesburg Resident Anna D. Mills Dies at 86

Mills was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church and volunteer reading tutor at local school.

Lisle Patch AM: The Hatfield Sisters Concert and 13 More Events

Upcoming events in Lisle include a free webinar on Italian Renaissance art, a restaurant night, and a public art committee meeting.

Mark Garry, Chicago Radio Personality, Dies at 54

Garry was a longtime fixture in the Chicago rock-and-roll radio scene.

Two Buffalo Grove Officers Honored for Community Service, Traffic Safety

Officer Edwin Zuniga named Police Officer of the Year, Officer Aeden Young earns Special Commendation

Mary Ann Walton Rollinson, 88, Passes Away in Mount Vernon

Longtime Illinois resident and mother of two leaves behind a large family

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco

The iconic natural foods store has endured through changing times in the city's SoMa neighborhood.

28-Year-Old Illinois Corrections Officer Loses Battle with Glioblastoma

Nathan Lee Spain passed away at his brother's home surrounded by family

Alexander Wells, 36, Passes Away

Naperville native remembered for his adventurous spirit and kind heart

Pioneering condominium association lawyer Shifrin dies at 76

Jordan Shifrin, a leader in condo law, passed away after a stroke while on vacation in Italy.

Local Businessman and Outdoorsman Jerry Gene Johnson Dies at 90

Johnson was a retired refrigeration business owner and avid fisherman and hunter in the McLeansboro area.

Lemont Announces 2026 St. Patrick's Day Queen, King

Residents can watch the parade step off downtown Saturday at 1 p.m., then head to Legion Park and the VFW for music, Irish dancers, food vendors, and the VFW's popular corned beef sandwiches.

James (Jim) David Chady, 88, Longtime Coal Executive, Dies

Chady had an extensive career with Old Ben Coal and owned a bed and breakfast in Benton, Illinois.

Jonathan Castillo's 'Immigrant Owned' portfolio displays immigrant stories of Chicago businesses

Jonathan Castillo's 'Immigrant Owned' arrives at the Block Museum

Gerald Sullivan, Founder of Cremation Society of Illinois, Dies at 78

Sullivan, a prominent figure in the funeral industry, passed away after a brief battle with cancer.

Daylight Saving Time Returns This Weekend

Clocks move forward one hour, disrupting sleep patterns for some

James R. Denney, 78, Passes Away

Longtime Livingston resident and Vietnam War veteran remembered for his work as a bricklayer and plasterer

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