Des Plaines
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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...
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Girls basketball: Grayslake Central, St. Viator advance to 3A sectional finalFeb 24, 2026 9:58 pm - The pressure was on Tuesday night at the Class 3A Grayslake Central girls basketball sectional semifinals, but the host Rams once again showed that they were ready to pla...
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5th congressional hopefuls air views on health, education, energyFeb 24, 2026 4:47 pm - Two candidates vying for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District covered a wide range of issues, including health, education and energy policy, at a recent League of Women Voters forum at the Barrington Area Library.
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Relocating Schaumburg YMCA seeking Cook County tax break to help renovate new siteFeb 24, 2026 4:45 pm - The relocating Golden Corridor Family YMCA in Schaumburg is seeking a Cook County tax incentive to assist with its planned $1 million upgrade to its new facility.