Des Plaines
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How Democratic congressional nominees fended off challenges from their leftMar 21, 2026 3:05 pm - Democratic lawmakers serving the suburbs fought off challenges from their left flanks in last week’s primary election.
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The Biz Week That Was: New Aurora casino to open, more stores coming to Woodfield, and rising national debtMar 21, 2026 1:10 pm - New Aurora casino plans to open in June The new Hollywood Casino Aurora plans to open June 24, the owners announced Thursday. The $360 million casino, which replaces...
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Why some voters opted out of Tuesday’s primaryMar 20, 2026 3:18 pm - Voter turnout Tuesday was greater than 2022’s midterm primary in suburban Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, but lower than four years ago in Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over PennMar 19, 2026 10:21 pm - Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.
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Federal disaster loans now available to homeowners and businesses affected by August 2025 stormsMar 19, 2026 3:09 pm - Residents and business owners in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties whose properties sustained damage during last August’s severe weather can now apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
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Mount Prospect renews triangle restaurant valet service for one more yearMar 18, 2026 6:12 pm - Restaurants in Mount Prospect’s “small triangle” have agreed to pick up half the cost for the village’s valet parking service under a new one-year agreement.
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First place winners, 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing ContestMar 18, 2026 1:01 pm - Here are the first place winners in the 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest.
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Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbsMar 18, 2026 12:11 pm - Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.
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Des Plaines approves $17M incentive deal for Costco developmentMar 18, 2026 11:51 am - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday approved financial incentives worth up to $17 million to bring a Costco store to town.
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Casten, Quigley, Schneider victorious in suburban U.S. House racesMar 17, 2026 11:46 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove was among the members of the Chicago-area congressional delegation who scored primary victories Tuesday.