Des Plaines
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Veteran firefighters promoted in Des PlainesMar 16, 2026 8:14 pm - Des Plaines city leaders publicly celebrated the promotions of two veteran firefighters Monday.
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Fire department’s response times improved last year in Mount ProspectMar 16, 2026 5:35 pm - Mount Prospect fire department response times improved last year, according to a report Fire Chief Tom Wang presented to the village board.
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Judge denies pretrial release for teen charged in graduation party sexual assaultMar 16, 2026 3:17 pm - A 19-year-old Prospect Heights man accused of sexually assaulting a former classmate during a graduation party in June should stay behind bars in the DuPage County jail while awaiting trial, a judge ruled Monday.
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Harper’s InZone Summer Camp returns with hands-on learning and creative explorationMar 16, 2026 12:44 pm - Harper College’s InZone Summer Sports and Enrichment Camp returns this summer with a wide range of hands-on classes designed for students ages 6-14.
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Let’s play two: Harper College baseball team set for games at Wintrust FieldMar 16, 2026 12:19 pm - Harper College’s baseball team will play a pair of double-headers at Wintrust Field, the home of minor league team the Schaumburg Boomers.
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Marching to Madness: Former Hersey star could miss Penn’s NCAA matchup vs. IlliniMar 15, 2026 7:34 pm - Illinois drew a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face Ivy League champ Penn on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina. The Quakers have five Illinois natives on the roster, but may not be at full-strength.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Updates on some of the top local recruits in the Class of 2027Mar 15, 2026 11:28 am - An update on Libertyville tight end Brock Williams, Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot, Montini quarterback Israel Abrams and Hinsdale Central defensive lineman Tommy Riordan.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch TuesdayMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Science & Arts Academy honored by Illinois Science OlympiadMar 13, 2026 11:39 pm - Science & Arts Academy, an independent day school for gifted students in Des Plaines, has been recognized by Science Olympiad, the nation’s leading team STEM competition, for the school’s longstanding commitment to both Science Olympiad and Elementary Science Olympiad in Illinois.