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Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ fame, dies at 71
Jan 30, 2026 12:40 pm - Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” — died Friday at 71.
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Comedy, compassion and a little terror animate Marriott Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’Jan 30, 2026 12:22 pm - Fine performances, excellent design and remarkable original puppets elevate Marriott Theatre’s winning revival of the comically macabre musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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‘He knows what our interests are in Washington’: DuPage County to pay D.C. lobbyist up to $96KJan 30, 2026 11:59 am - DuPage County Board members have agreed to spend up to $96,000 on a one-year contract with a federal lobbyist.
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Men killed in December plane crash at DuPage Airport identifiedJan 30, 2026 11:30 am - The DuPage County coroner’s office has named the two men killed in a Dec. 17 plane crash at the DuPage County Airport in West Chicago.
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After Charles Tillman transformed football, he joined the FBI. Then the immigration raids started
Jan 30, 2026 10:58 am - The Charles Tillman you remember transformed defensive football with his“Peanut Punch,” grabbed more interceptions than any cornerback in Bears history and had a rivalry ...
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Elk Grove Village hosts blood drive Feb. 7Jan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Elk Grove Village will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at village hall, 901 Wellington Ave.
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Gowns For Good to host wedding, prom dress salesJan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Gowns For Good, an organization dedicated to making formalwear accessible while giving back to the community, will host upcoming events for brides-to-be and high schoolers getting ready for prom.
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Des Plaines releases community calendar for 2026Jan 30, 2026 9:53 am - An official Des Plaines community calendar for 2026 is available online in several languages.
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Antioch’s picks new village administrator from more than 150 applicantsJan 30, 2026 9:53 am - Andrew Lichterman, who worked in Deerfield village government the last 15 years, is Antioch’s new village administrator.
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East Dundee office building sells for $1.5M; West Dundee restaurant space on sale for $1.25M
Jan 30, 2026 9:52 am - Continuing the resurgence of East Dundee, an office building in the heart of the downtown just sold for $1.5 million. Meanwhile, a three-level restaurant space is up for sale at $1.25 million in West Dundee.