Elk Grove Village
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District 214’s Theater Lab marks 10th season with revival of inaugural productionAug 12, 2026 5:59 pm - The Theater Lab celebrates its 10th anniversary by revisiting Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the production that launched the program in 2016. Running for six performances from Aug. 14-23, the production features a diverse cast mixing veteran performers and newcomers.
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Schaumburg signs 3-year contract with police union retroactive to May 2025Aug 12, 2026 3:54 pm - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday approved a new three-year contract with the union representing the village’s police officers that is retroactive to May 2025.
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Lee Street in Des Plaines closing for railroad workAug 12, 2026 3:13 pm - A stretch of Lee Street in downtown Des Plaines will be shut down to traffic starting Monday morning for railroad track and pavement repairs.
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Artist chosen for new mural in downtown Des PlainesAug 12, 2026 2:45 pm - An artist whose work is on display throughout the Chicago area has been selected to paint Des Plaines’ latest public mural.
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Cook County appoints new director of veterans affairs departmentAug 12, 2026 11:40 am - Calvin Young has been appointed to serve as director of Cook County’s Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and moreAug 12, 2026 10:03 am - Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.
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Gasoline-powered cars parked in EV spots in Mundelein now can be ticketed, towedAug 11, 2026 5:22 pm - Gasoline-fueled cars parked in spots reserved for electric vehicles in village-owned lots in Mundelein could be ticketed or towed under new rules.
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Schaumburg cop named Illinois American Legion Police Officer of YearAug 11, 2026 4:21 pm - The village of Schaumburg is proud to congratulate Police Officer Dan Fromm on being named the Illinois American Legion Police Officer of the Year.
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New pastor to lead Covenant Church of Schaumburg as it celebrates its 60th anniversaryAug 11, 2026 2:13 pm - The Rev. Sarah Winter was unanimously called to serve as pastor of Covenant Church of Schaumburg, beginning Aug. 17, as the church prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
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Thief spent $98,000 at Home Depot stores using Des Plaines man’s identity, police sayAug 11, 2026 10:44 am - Someone fraudulently purchased $98,000 worth of products at Home Depot stores in three states using a Des Plaines resident’s identity, police said.