Des Plaines
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Des Plaines riverbank cleanup a big successJun 24, 2021 11:00 pm - Volunteers cleaned five locations along the Des Plaines River Area on a recent Saturday morning. The annual event, hosted by Izaak Walton League of Des Plaines and Clea...
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Murphy offers incentives for kids to keep readingJun 24, 2021 11:00 pm - To encourage kids to become lifelong readers and learners, State Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is offering prizes to kids who participate in her summer reading progr...
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Harper College joins Vaccine Challenge, hosts June 29 clinicJun 24, 2021 11:00 pm - Harper College has partnered with the White House to join the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, a nationwide effort to get as many Americans as possible vaccinated and...
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Elderwerks hosts Aging Better Expo Event virtually Aug. 9-13Jun 24, 2021 11:00 pm - There is no better time for older adults to plan their future than the present. Elderwerks Educational Services is presenting a fun week of learning opportunities delive...
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Mount Prospect turns to deep bench for fire department promotionsJun 24, 2021 6:00 am - Mount Prospect is known for having a deep bench in its public safety corps. That was proved again in the recent promotion of John Dolan to fire chief, as well the elevat...
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Des Plaines home catches fireJun 24, 2021 1:00 am - No injuries were reported in a Des Plaines house fire Tuesday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m., the Des Plaines Fire Department was called to the 700 block of Albany Lane, ...
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Sirens across Northwest suburbs triggered by mistakeJun 24, 2021 1:00 am - Tornado sirens that sounded across the Northwest suburbs after 1 p.m. Thursday were the result of a malfunction during tests, and despite storms in the area, there was n...
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After appearance on Fox News to defend patch, Prospect High School resource officer reassignedJun 24, 2021 1:00 am - The Mount Prospect Police Department has reassigned Prospect High School resource Officer Lisa Schaps after her appearance on Fox News this week to defend the village's ...
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Arunkumar reappointed Cook County medical examinerJun 24, 2021 1:00 am - Dr. Ponni Arunkumar was reappointed to a second 5-year term as chief medical examiner of Cook County by the county board Thursday. "Dr. Arunkumar has effectively led the...
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History Center takes close look at forged Mary Lincoln paintingJun 23, 2021 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Public Library are hosting a virtual Coffee Talk presentation, "The Demise of Mary Lincoln: An Artistic Conspiracy," w...