Des Plaines
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Lee to represent GOP in race for Cook County Board District 15Mar 17, 2026 9:00 pm - Republican voters Tuesday appeared to choose businessman Daniel Lee to represent the party in November’s general election for Cook County District 15 commissioner against Democrat Ted Mason.
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Bean, Davis win in 8th Congressional District primariesMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis vanquished three in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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Preckwinkle poised for record-tying fifth term after primary winMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - After her Democratic primary victory Tuesday night, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is positioned to match the record as the county’s longest-serving leader if she wins in November and completes a fifth term.
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Quigley, Hanson appear headed for rematch in 5th Congressional DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:11 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.
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Hynes defeats incumbent Kaegi in Cook County Assessor Democratic primaryMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Challenger Pat Hynes defeated incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
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Best Bets: Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero DayMar 17, 2026 3:47 pm - The Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero Day, Lyric presents a new Spanish-language opera about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, Chicago Magic Lounge co-founder Luis Carreon debuts his new one-man show and comedian Jimmy Pardo headlines Zanies in Rosemont.
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Home & garden calendar, March 17-28Mar 17, 2026 3:27 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like container gardening, native pollinators, rethinking horticulture, and more.
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St. Viator’s high school hockey title shows sport’s growth in IllinoisMar 17, 2026 3:20 pm - The growth of high school hockey in Illinois continues.
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Mayor breaks tie to give Mount Prospect village manager a raiseMar 17, 2026 9:03 am - Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert cast the tie-breaking vote Monday to give Village Manager Michael Cassady a raise for this year.
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Advocate Health offers $200,000 in scholarships for health care and STEM studentsMar 16, 2026 11:12 pm - Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields. Applications must be submitted online by March 31.