Des Plaines
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‘Anything to raise awareness’: Drivers asked to watch for turtles crossing roadsMay 23, 2025 1:42 pm - Wildlife experts are reminding drivers to be alert for turtles crossing roads near lakes, ponds and marshes throughout the region searching for water, food and mates.
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Des Plaines concert band to play June 1May 23, 2025 12:30 pm - The Des Plaines Community Concert Band will perform Sunday, June 1, in Des Plaines.
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Photo Gallery: Libertyville, Wheeling and Elk Grove graduation ceremoniesMay 23, 2025 8:16 am -
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 23, 2025 8:04 am - Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Softball: Peterson joins 1,000 club in Barrington’s MSL championship win over HerseyMay 22, 2025 9:56 pm - What would be the odds that Barrington's Perry Peterson would win his 1,000th career game in the very town where his love for softball evolved while in high school and wh...
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Fear not, we’ve found the area’s coolest high school nicknamesMay 22, 2025 6:38 pm - Following up on last week’s column, we present the area’s coolest high school nicknames.
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Mount Prospect puts a four-minute time limit on public commentMay 22, 2025 5:23 pm - Members of the public who speak at Mount Prospect village board meetings must now keep their comments within a four-minute time frame.
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‘Fiesta aficionados’: Fat Rosie’s bringing the party to Oak Brook when seventh location opens FridayMay 22, 2025 3:46 pm - Fat Rosie’s is bringing the fiesta to Oak Brook. The high-energy, local Mexican chain will open its seventh suburban location at 3011 Butterfield Road on Friday, May 23.
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Free Summer Concert Series to feature Harper College ensembles, Chicago-based bandsMay 22, 2025 2:02 pm - Harper College’s campus will come alive with music on Thursday nights this summer as the fifth annual Summer Concert Series kicks off June 5 at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.
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Annual SALUTE Honor and Remember Walk/Run returns to Lake Arlington with special guestMay 22, 2025 11:18 am - Arlington Heights’ Tracy Drost, Mrs. Illinois America 2025, will start the annual SALUTE Honor and Remember Walk/Run on May 24. Funds raised assist military families in need.