Des Plaines
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‘A robust spectrum of opportunities’: How suburban senior center is changing with the timesFeb 01, 2026 8:45 pm - A nonprofit organization that offers recreational activities, gym equipment and other services for older Northwest suburban residents has taken on a new identity.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Hersey’s Nawrot seeing recruiting stock soarFeb 01, 2026 4:03 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: Hersey junior quarterback Jake Nawrot continued to see his recruiting stock soar during the just completed NCAA open recruiting period.
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Court rules Cook County erroneously used $243 million meant for roads and bridgesFeb 01, 2026 2:47 pm - Cook County misspent $243 million intended for transportation, handing a victory to the state road-building industry, a judge has ruled.
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Boys basketball: Martin’s 34 points, Balgro’s late putback give Neuqua Valley exciting win over HerseyJan 31, 2026 4:57 pm - According to Neuqua Valley coach Todd Sutton, it had been a quarter-century since his program last played Hersey, which is in its second year under longtime coaching riva...
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Boys basketball: Benet keeps rolling with dominating defensive effort at St. ViatorJan 30, 2026 9:28 pm - For much of the season, top-ranked Benet has steamrolled its opponents, with little resistance offered up. Friday night in Arlington Heights, the Redwings, who entered pl...
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Texas educator is District 59’s new superintendentJan 30, 2026 7:33 pm - Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59’s new superintendent is Brett Gallini, who comes from the Houston Independent School District and has 25 years of experience in public and charter schools.
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National civics competition for middle schoolers comes with $100K top prizeJan 30, 2026 3:25 pm - Sixth, seventh and eighth graders with an idea about using civics to improve their community can submit an essay to participate in a national competition with a chance to win a $100,000 in a 529 educational savings plan.
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Des Plaines releases community calendar for 2026Jan 30, 2026 9:53 am - An official Des Plaines community calendar for 2026 is available online in several languages.
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Des Plaines man accused of sending child sex abuse materials via social media appJan 30, 2026 8:50 am - A 37-year-old Des Plaines man was charged after a Cook County sheriff’s office investigation found he had shared child sex abuse materials through a social media app.
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5 hurt in hazmat incident at swim school in Park RidgeJan 30, 2026 8:12 am - Five people were hurt by a chemical mixture at a swim school in Park Ridge Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.