Des Plaines
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Third place, prose: 'A Breath of Air'Apr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Judge's comment: It's the sounds in this story that captivate the reader, beginning with wailing sirens and ending with a click. And there are sounds throughout the piec...
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Livestreamed weddings in Cook County to start MondayApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Couples looking to tie the knot before a Cook County judge can do so starting Monday via livestreamed ceremonies, Chief Judge Timothy Evans' office announced Friday. Cer...
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Honorable mention, prose: 'Is. Was. Is.'Apr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Judge's comment: I was so struck by two lines: "A laugh that would make people gather." The use of the word gather was such a lovely surprise. The other that really got ...
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Second place, poetry: 'Me and Ma, and Pa'Apr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Judge's comment: Memory is a common subject of poems; by examining and sharing our memories, I think poets are really trying to reveal who we are not only to the reader,...
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New Des Plaines mayor to take office MondayApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Des Plaines Mayor-elect Andrew Goczkowski will take the oath of office when the city council meets Monday night. So will incumbent council members Mark Lysakowski of the...
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Arlington Heights business can shred your documentsApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - From 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, Bradish will host its annual free Document Shredding Day. This drive-through shredding event will take place in the Bradish parking ...
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Arlington Heights Based Self-Help Podcast Powerhouse Teaming Up With Oprah LegendApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The Law Of Attraction is making a resurgence in popularity as the self-improvement powerhouse, Crown and Compass Coaching Team is partnering with global expert Michael L...
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District 57 welcomes new board members, thanks outgoing Maye and McCluskeyApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - On April 29, Mount Prospect Elementary School District 57 administered the oath of office to new school board members Kevin Bull and Jennifer Ciok and returning board me...
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St. Viator completes phase 1 of Murphy Wellness Center renovationApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Earlier this week, Saint Viator High School students received their first glimpse of the newly renovated Murphy Wellness Center. The home for strength and conditioning ...
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Girls soccer: Vernon Hills shuts out Maine EastApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Just a few weeks into the girls soccer season, Vernon Hills is starting to find its footing as the Cougars have opened the Central Suburban North schedule with a couple ...