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Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including CookJun 30, 2026 5:13 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration in response to severe weather in several counties this spring. Counties include Kankakee, McLean, Stephenson, Winnebago, Coles, Cook, Effingham, Jefferson, LaSalle, Warren and Woodford.
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Home & garden calendar, June 30-July 11Jun 30, 2026 12:53 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like crafting summer herbal mocktails, planting for pollinators, and more. Also lists of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Supreme Court will consider if Cook County assault weapons ban violates the Second AmendmentJun 30, 2026 12:46 pm - WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. ...
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Ethics complaint filed over Palatine school district’s use of consultantJun 29, 2026 4:55 pm - An ethics complaint has been filed against Palatine Township Elementary District 15 over alleged misuse of funds during the district’s successful $93 million 2022 Moving 15 Forward referendum campaign.
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Cook County, Google offering scholarships for tech trainingJun 29, 2026 3:20 pm - Applications are now open for Cook County’s Project Rainbow Initiative and Grow with Google’s scholarship program.
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‘A place of peace, healing and comfort’: Catholic diocese erects first memorial in nation to those affected by suicideJun 26, 2026 7:49 pm - A somber prayer service marked the dedication Friday of a memorial for the surviving families and their loved ones affected by suicide at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. The “At Peace” memorial — the first of its kind in the nation — honors the lives lost to suicide and offers a sacred space for prayer and remembrance, according to officials with the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60sJun 26, 2026 10:11 am - The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.
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Countdown to prep football: Nine area juniors to watchJun 25, 2026 6:00 am - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine area juniors to see play this season.
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‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.
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Barrington’s Sirois conquers Hayward Field in preparation for world championshipJun 24, 2026 5:30 pm - Columnist Dave Oberhelman writes about local athletes and other local sports figures.