Des Plaines
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'Life is worth fighting for': COVID-19 survivor heads home after months in hospital, mother's lossDec 09, 2021 12:00 am - When she regained consciousness after three months of a medically induced coma to combat a severe case of COVID-19, there was one person Shaquita Slaughter longed to see...
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Cook County sheriff: Improved vehicle tracking a 'game-changer' in curbing carjackingsDec 09, 2021 12:00 am - With carjackings having increased 43% this year compared to the same period in 2020, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Thursday announced new initiatives designed to help ...
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Pot shop plan moving forward in Des Plaines despite oppositionDec 09, 2021 12:00 am - Despite opposition from some residents and two city council members, a plan to open a cannabis dispensary in downtown Des Plaines is moving forward. The council on Monda...
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Gift card drive helps support local familiesDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - The village of Arlington Heights is hosting a gift card drive to help provide support to neighbors in need this holiday season. Community members wishing to donate may ...
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Where to see holiday light shows in the Chicago suburbsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Feeling a little blue with it getting dark earlier? Here's one solution: Holiday light shows across the suburbs are lighting up the night almost every day of the week th...
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Send a holiday card to bring joy to seniorsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - To help older adults stay connected with their community and spread cheer safely this holiday season, state Sen. Laura Murphy is collecting holiday cards for residents a...
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Dining bites: Merry mixers on tap at suburban restaurantsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Seasonal sippers Bonefish Grill: The Winter White Cosmo - a blend of Reyka Vodka, Cointreau, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, white cranberry juice, fresh lime juice and...
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Watering trees, shrubs in the fall and winter is a balancing actDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - After this year's summer drought in Illinois, it is more important than ever to monitor soil moisture conditions and water trees and shrubs going into winter. Drought co...
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Sound check: Pentatonix, Mannheim Steamroller and other holiday faves in town this weekDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Feeling festive? If you're feeling that festive spirit ramping up, maybe it's because three big holiday traditions are touring to the Northwest suburbs this week. F...
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Things to do Dec. 8-16: C2E2, holiday light shows, fests, Pentatonix & moreDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Wednesday, Dec. 8, and ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See th...