Des Plaines
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Elk Grove Township fire station renovation on time, under budgetMay 31, 2024 9:20 pm - Mount Prospect officials said the renovation of the former Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District headquarters is coming in on time and under budget.
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Des Plaines store owner accused of threatening customers arrested, police sayMay 31, 2024 1:35 pm - The owner of a Des Plaines store that sells hemp products was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening customers with a toy that looked like a real shotgun, police said in a news release.
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Splish splash: Suburban water parks opening for the summerMay 31, 2024 10:40 am - Time to grab a swimsuit, beach towels and sunscreen as suburban, family-friendly water parks are reopening this weekend.
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Not surprisingly, suburban political leaders divided on Trump verdictMay 31, 2024 10:14 am - Reactions from suburban politicians and candidates to former President Donald Trump’s felony convictions largely were predictable, with many Republicans criticizing prosecutors and the trial itself and many Democrats expressing support for the legal process.
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Des Plaines man sentenced to prison for tax fraudMay 30, 2024 8:25 pm - A Des Plaines man was sentenced to a year in prison for tax fraud.
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How a suburban well-being check cracked an international ‘suicide drug’ operationMay 30, 2024 3:24 pm - A well-being check at a Libertyville hotel nearly a decade ago has resulted in federal charges for a Mexican national accused of illegally shipping a suicide-assistance drug to multiple countries.
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Free Pride flag cross stitch kits at Des Plaines libraryMay 30, 2024 2:53 pm - To mark Pride Month in June, teens can pick up free kits for Pride flag cross stitch projects at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave. The kits will be avai...
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Des Plaines Park Board reorganizes for 2024-2025; Eli Williams sworn in as park board presidentMay 30, 2024 11:20 am - n the annual reorganization of the Des Plaines Park District Board of Commissioners at the May 21 park board meeting, nominations for officers were offered and unanimously confirmed by commissioners.
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Oakton College recognizes record number of high school students for completion of basic Nurse Assistant Training ProgramMay 30, 2024 10:00 am - Oakton College celebrated a milestone achievement as 83 high school students received a Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT) Certificate, May 22.
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Westfield Old Orchard welcomes summer season with new stores and activationsMay 30, 2024 9:47 am - Westfield Old Orchard is celebrating the arrival of warmer weather by reopening outdoor seating for some of its premier restaurants and introducing a new summer event ser...