Des Plaines
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Carol Stream man left 5 kids in car at casino, police sayMar 14, 2024 12:27 pm - A suburban man is facing charges nearly a year after authorities say he left five children, including two toddlers, in a car by themselves at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines...
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Buffalo Grove High School Scholastic Bowl buzzes its way to state finalsMar 14, 2024 9:20 am - Buffalo Grove High School’s (BGHS) Scholastic Bowl team is headed to the IHSA State Finals after knocking off key rival Barrington High School to win its March 9 Sectional Tournament.
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Mount Prospect spending $1.7 million to rehab Elk Grove Township fire stationMar 13, 2024 7:04 pm - Mount Prospect will spend more than $1.7 million to remodel the former Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District station for use by village firefighters.
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Dynamic Duo Knight OutMar 13, 2024 2:39 pm - Hundreds of boys and Wonder Women enjoyed the Prospect Band Boosters' Dynamic Duo Knight Out on Saturday, March 2, at Prospect High School.
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Mount Prospect Scouting leader remembered for commitment to youthMar 13, 2024 11:37 am - Bob Heuser was the epitome of a good Scout.The Mount Prospect resident, who died Jan. 29 at age 76 after a long illness, devoted more than half a century to Scouting, including about four decades with Boy Scouts of America Troop 23, a group he led as Scoutmaster for 14 years.
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How to apply online for Cook County property tax exemptionsMar 13, 2024 11:06 am - Applications for property tax-saving exemptions for the 2023 tax year are now available online, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced Thursday. The most common is th...
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Mom facing charges after school security guard threatened, police sayMar 13, 2024 11:05 am - The mother of a Maine West High School student is facing charges after threatening a security guard there, police said. Sandra Soto Hernandez, 41, of the 1800 block of So...
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Could a children’s museum be coming to Des Plaines?Mar 13, 2024 11:03 am - A Des Plaines couple is looking to create a children’s museum in the city’s downtown area. Maria and Nicholas Strohmayer are behind the proposal, which is in early stages...
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Easter egg hunts and activitiesMar 13, 2024 10:11 am - Get in the spring spirit with egg hunts for kids, dogs and even adults; breakfasts and lunches with the Bunny; and even a helicopter egg drop. Here’s a sampling of upcoming events across the suburbs.
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Rotary Club of River Cities offering scholarships to graduating seniorsMar 13, 2024 9:57 am - The Rotary Club of River Cities has announced the opening of applications for two $1,500 scholarships for graduating seniors who are residents of Des Plaines, Mount Prosp...