Des Plaines
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Mount Prospect identifies suspected culprit behind mysterious soot substanceOct 14, 2025 5:27 pm - Mount Prospect officials believe they have identified the culprit that has been leaving a sticky, sootlike substance on houses and cars in the village.
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‘Nothing to compare it to’: Immigration attorneys describe chaotic and complex systemOct 14, 2025 5:05 pm - As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, immigration attorneys are stepping up efforts to protect clients and keep them informed about their rights.
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District 62 to host virtual screen time strategies workshop featuring Jackie RhewOct 14, 2025 4:44 pm - Community Consolidated School District 62 will welcome the co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs Jacqueline Rhew for a virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27.
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Local film to stream this monthOct 14, 2025 2:25 pm - "Girl in the Refrigerator," the independent film being described as "Seinfeld meets Alfred Hitchcock," will stream later this month on Tubi, Plex, Fawesome and Xumo.
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Dining out: BOGO Rainbow Cone for Sweetest Day, fall cocktails, Wicked dinner and moreOct 14, 2025 1:50 pm - Saturday is Sweetest Day and you can grab a BOGO sliced cone from The Original Rainbow Cone locations in the suburbs. We also have a pair of Orin Swift wine dinners, fall cocktails in Oak Brook, a Wicked-cocktail dinner at Bonefish Grill and more.
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‘The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition’ hits the Maine West stageOct 14, 2025 1:45 pm - The theater department at Maine West High School will present the uproarious stage comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17 and 18 in the Maine West High School Auditorium, 1755 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines.
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Zara Larsson hopes ‘Midnight Sun’ helps complete her pop superstar puzzleOct 14, 2025 12:19 pm - Zara Larsson, who recently released her new album “Midnight Sun,” is currently headlining her own concert dates in Europe before joining the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball tour that brings her to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Monday, Dec. 8.
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‘Every detail matters’: The joy of sharing a meal is key for owners of Gia Mia, Livia, moto imōtoOct 14, 2025 10:18 am - “Whether it’s a rustic Italian trattoria, a sleek Pan-Asian lounge or a vibrant wood-fired kitchen, we create places that feel familiar yet exciting — places people want to return to,” said chef Mike Bomberger of BG Hospitality Group’s restaurants, which include Gia Mia, moto imōto, Livia Italian Eatery and more.
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District 214 will survey taxpayers this week in lead-up to possible referendumOct 13, 2025 7:19 pm - A phone survey and online poll this week will gauge public support for some $900 million in renovations across the six schools in Northwest Suburban High School District 214.
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Mystery soot alarming Mount Prospect residents who report sticky residue on cars, homesOct 13, 2025 3:39 pm - Residents are telling Mount Prospect officials they have seen a black, sootlike residue on the surface of their homes and vehicles in the northern part of the village.