Des Plaines
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Trying to ‘make it happen’: How Arlington Heights is working to resolve tax dispute between Bears, schoolsDec 22, 2023 6:33 am - Though they’ve mostly been quiet publicly, Arlington Heights and Bears officials have been working for months to resolve a property tax dispute over the NFL franchise’s 326-acre Arlington Park property, according to records obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests.
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Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Union Pacific create all-female internship programDec 22, 2023 6:08 am - The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Union Pacific Railroad recently announced registration is open for the Opportunity Works internship program, focused on the tra...
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Odhiambo’s double-double leads Vernon Hills past Maine EastDec 21, 2023 10:05 pm - Visiting Maine East was able to stay close to Vernon Hills for the better part of its Central Suburban League boys basketball game Thursday night. But in the end, the Cou...
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Cook County unveils updated strategic planDec 21, 2023 1:19 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday unveiled an updated strategic plan for the next four years. The plan outlines objectives and strategies for creat...
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Forged check in Des Plaines leads to arrest seven years laterDec 21, 2023 1:18 pm - More than seven years after a woman tried to cash an altered check at a Des Plaines bank, an arrest has been made, police announced Thursday. Chikyta Williams, 29, of the...
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Four charged in August slayings of teenage brothers near GlenviewDec 20, 2023 6:16 pm - A pair of teenage brothers fatally shot outside their Glenview-area home in August were killed in revenge for an earlier altercation, authorities said Wednesday in announ...
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Free Wii bowling for seniors at the Des Plaines Public LibraryDec 20, 2023 3:26 pm - Seniors can enjoy virtual bowling Friday in a free program at the Des Plaines Public Library. The library will offer Wii bowling from 10 a.m. to noon in the third floor C...
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Holistic wellness with Tai Chi for arthritis and fall preventionDec 20, 2023 2:25 pm - Looking for a low-impact exercise that benefits both the body and the mind without leaving you tired and sore? Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, g...
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One Grove Gallery lamp exhibit illuminates student learning and creativityDec 20, 2023 1:05 pm - Teacher: “Okay, your mission is to create a lamp base and shade using a 1- by 2-foot sheet of plywood and tissue paper, applying what we’ve learned.” Students: “Great, wh...
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Spotlight: Suburban stand-up, sketch comedy showcasesDec 20, 2023 12:58 pm - Santa stand-up Zanies showcases local comedians this weekend as part of its “Santa’s Stand-up Spectacular.” 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at 5437 Park Place, Rosemont...