Des Plaines
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Going the distance: Mount Prospect employee running to raise money for village food pantryFeb 26, 2026 3:57 pm - A Mount Prospect employee plans to go the distance on behalf of the village’s food pantry. William Schroeder, the village’s director of building and inspection services, is raising funds as he runs a marathon in Wisconsin March 7 and 8.
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Endorsement: Kaegi for Cook County assessorFeb 26, 2026 4:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Fritz Kaegi for the Democratic nomination for Cook County assessor.
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Woman charged with harming children at Des Plaines day care releasedFeb 25, 2026 6:28 pm - A judge Wednesday denied prosecutors' motion to detain a former day care worker they allege physically and verbally abused young children at a Des Plaines facility.
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Wildlife photography exhibit to open March 4 at Des Plaines History CenterFeb 25, 2026 3:50 pm - Kathryn Lentz leads a double life as a noted wildlife photographer and a children’s book author. Her latest display, “Nature ... Beyond the Lens,” will be exhibited March 4 to April 30 at the Des Plaines History Center.
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Mount Prospect Community Band begins 50th anniversary season March 14Feb 25, 2026 2:40 pm - On Saturday, March 14, the Mount Prospect Community Band, under the direction of Music Director Monty Adams, begins the celebration of its 50th anniversary season with the opening concert, “Spring Awakening.”
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Where to find meatless meals in the suburbs on Fridays during LentFeb 25, 2026 11:56 am - We’re over a week into the Lenten season and restaurants across the suburbs are frying up fish and offering limited-time menu offerings each Friday.
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Brendan Reilly: 2026 Democratic candidate for Cook County Board PresidentFeb 25, 2026 10:53 am - Brendan Reilly is vying for the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board President in the March 17 primary election.
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Toni Preckwinkle: 2026 Democratic candidate for Cook County Board PresidentFeb 25, 2026 10:53 am - Toni Preckwinkle is vying for the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board President in the March 17 primary election.
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Endorsement: Preckwinkle for Cook County Board presidentFeb 25, 2026 4:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Toni Preckwinkle for the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board president in the March 17 primary election.
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Girls basketball: McMillan’s defense makes the difference in Fremd’s OT win over HerseyFeb 24, 2026 10:34 pm - Sophia McMillan briefly discussed soccer after a basketball game Tuesday night. “It’s my main sport,” admitted the Fremd senior, who will boot for Illinois’ soccer team b...