Des Plaines
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Des Plaines firm fined by U.S. Labor Department over hazardsDec 16, 2024 4:42 pm - A Des Plaines company that allowed employees to work without proper safety equipment has been fined $288,087 by the U.S. Labor Department, the agency announced Monday.
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Des Plaines aldermanic candidate removed from ballot over signaturesDec 16, 2024 2:32 pm - The race for 1st Ward alderman in Des Plaines is down to two contestants.
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Santa, friends coming to town courtesy of Rankin/Bass historianDec 16, 2024 1:02 am - Learn about the history of your favorite Rankin/Bass holiday specials, such as “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” when historian and author Rick Goldschmidt appears Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Why suburbs might ‘see’ a difference in Lake Michigan water from ChicagoDec 15, 2024 9:00 pm - Residents in suburban communities receiving Lake Michigan water directly or indirectly from the City of Chicago could see a temporary discoloration in the water. This is a result of a change in the city’s water treatment process.
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Mount Prospect trustee hopeful launching write-in campaignDec 15, 2024 4:58 pm - A candidate for the Mount Prospect village board who lost her spot on the ballot hopes to succeed in a write-in campaign.
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‘A resilient nation’: Leaders stress importance of community at MLK DinnerDec 15, 2024 1:47 pm - Illinois and suburban leaders united Saturday at the 55th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Dinner in Palatine to fight division and build community in "infinite game" for justice.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2024Dec 15, 2024 4:00 am - Our top images for the month of November in the Daily Herald’s reader photo contest range from the wonders of the world, like the ancient pyramids in Giza or mountain ranges in New Zealand, to the small scenes of beauty found on a city street.
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Shop With a Cop makes a difference for families at ChristmasDec 14, 2024 3:46 pm - Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents, food and warm clothing this Christmas.
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‘Comfort and hope’: Blue Christmas services offer solace for those struggling through the holidaysDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Suburban churches are holding special Blue Christmas services around the winter solstice to comfort those feeling lonely, stressed, or in pain amid high holiday expectations.
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East Maine District 63 announces Winter Card Contest winnersDec 13, 2024 2:46 pm - At its Dec. 5 meeting, East Maine School District 63’s Board of Education recognized the nine winners in the District’s 2024 Winter Card Design Contest.