All Stories from September 17, 2019 (Change date)
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How suburban League of Women Voters chapters are encouraging the next generation of votersSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - Last school year, nearly 3,500 students across the Northwest suburbs who turned 18 received an unexpected gift: a hand-delivered birthday envelope. In it was a letter wi...
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Here's the scoop: Swans use elegant long necks to eat and preenSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - On a sunny August Saturday, 8-year-old Isabella watched the mute swans and their cygnets (baby swans) gliding across the Schaumburg Village Hall pond and wondered why t...
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Local acts, national headliners fired up for Punk the Burbs 3 in LisleSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - It started with a Facebook group. “Chicago's suburbs have a great (music) scene,” said Caitlin Edwards, singer and guitarist with ska band Bumsy and the Moochers. “A lo...
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Best bets: 'Minefaire' returns to Schaumburg and Micky Dolenz sings in St. CharlesSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - Blocky adventure Fans young and old of the video game "Minecraft" won't want to miss the return of "Minefaire: The Ultimate Minecraft Experience." The convention feature...
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Actor Henry Winkler to discuss new book in Naperville Oct. 4Sep 17, 2019 6:00 am - New York Times bestselling author, actor, producer and director Henry Winkler will be in Naperville next month to discuss his new "Alien Superstar" middle-grade series o...
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Theater spotlight: Sept. 11-inspired 'The Mercy Seat' opens in ElginSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - Aftermath The newly formed Beacon Productions stages "The Mercy Seat," a Neil LaBute play inspired by the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Set on Sept. 12, 2001, LaBut...
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Elgin hires firm, will seek residents' feedback on converting streetlights to LEDsSep 17, 2019 5:33 am - Elgin hires firm for switch to LEDs; residents to weigh in on brightness
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How Lake County is trying to keep food scraps out of landfillsSep 17, 2019 5:00 am - The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is pursuing an initiative to encourage local restaurants to keep food scraps out of landfills. As it is just getting started in ear...
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A new look for old McDonald's on Golf Road in Arlington HeightsSep 17, 2019 5:00 am - An old McDonald's in Arlington Heights will get a new look this fall. With the village board's approval Monday night, construction is scheduled to begin within weeks on ...
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Cook County scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. 17Sep 17, 2019 1:01 am - To report scores: Coaches, please report all scores to the Daily Herald Cook County office by e-mailing prepsports@dailyherald.com. Football AP rankings Here are the lat...