Des Plaines
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Sound check: Norah Jones fetes an anniversary; Martina McBride plays Des Plaines TheatreJul 13, 2022 6:00 am - Norah Jones' anniversary In 2002, singer-songwriter Norah Jones brought a bit of sultry calm to the radio with her breakout single "Come Away With Me," a dreamy ballad o...
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Former Cook County operative admits corruptionJul 13, 2022 1:00 am - A once high-ranking Cook County operative sat quietly in a federal courtroom as a prosecutor read through a laundry list of allegations against him Wednesday. The prosec...
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Donate school supplies for NSYMCA's driveJul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - As many local families face financial hardship, the North Suburban YMCA is working to ensure that students in the Northern Chicago area have the supplies they need to st...
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The nation's leader in on-demand lawn mowing has just launched its service in Des Plaines.Jul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The nation's leader in on-demand lawn mowing has just launched its service in Des Plaines. GreenPal, which has been described as "Uber for lawn care," is already being u...
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Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival returns July 15-21 to Chicago FilmmakersJul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The 12th Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival will be held from July 15-21 at Chicago Filmmakers, 1326 W. Hollywood Avenue in Chicago. The festival will exhibit nightl...
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Taste of Park Ridge to serve up French, Indian, American, Italian and Mexican foodJul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - Food and music are the big draws of Taste of Park Ridge, a long-running festival that takes place in the city's Uptown area. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thu...
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Moose Lodge to host fundraiser for accident victimJul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The Moose Lodge in Mount Prospect will hold a benefit Saturday, July 16, for an area resident who is recovering from injuries suffered when he and his wheelchair were st...
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Festivals July 15-21: Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days, Pitchfork and moreJul 12, 2022 9:00 am - Wednesday, July 13 Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 13-14; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 15-16; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Jul...
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State grant to help fund $550,000 upgrade at park near RandhurstJul 12, 2022 5:00 am - The Prospect Heights Park District has received a $275,000 matching state grant which will fund a number of upgraded facilities at the half-acre East Wedgewood Park dire...
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Rosemont hikes pay for off-duty cops to work security at entertainment venuesJul 12, 2022 1:00 am - Rosemont is hiking the pay for private security at its entertainment venues, in an attempt to entice more off-duty cops to staff the large-scale events there. Officials ...