Mount Prospect
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Paint-A-Thon applications due July 1 for Elk Grove TownshipMay 19, 2025 12:00 pm - Elk Grove Township has to announced its participation in the 2025 Community Paint-A-Thon, now in its 38th year, that provides free exterior home painting services for seniors, veterans and residents with disabilities who meet income eligibility requirements.
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Census estimates show suburbs rebounding from previous population declinesMay 18, 2025 9:00 pm - After years of steady population declines, the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimates show most suburbs regaining residents.
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Rare dust storm that raced through Chicago area caused by strong winds from cluster of thunderstormsMay 17, 2025 11:19 am - A rare dust storm swept in from the southwest and enveloped the Chicago metropolitan area Friday evening, darkening the sky and creating eerie images.
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Girls lacrosse: Barrington avenges Hersey loss to win MSL championshipMay 16, 2025 10:15 pm - Friday's MSL girls lacrosse championship game brought windy conditions to the pitch at Hersey's Roland Goins Stadium with gusts up to 30 miles per hour as both the hosts ...
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Softball: Elk Grove snaps skid behind Andrade’s shutoutMay 16, 2025 9:34 pm - Coming off a three-game losing streak in Mid-Suburban League East play, the Elk Grove softball team found its winning groove on Friday in Mt. Prospect. And the Grenadiers...
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Baseball: Weather postpones finish between Palatine, ProspectMay 16, 2025 9:05 pm - It wasn’t a lightning fast finish for Palatine and Prospect Friday. With the game in the bottom of the fourth and Palatine at bat leading 7-6, the game at Palatine was ha...
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Drivers urged to stay off roads in Illinois amid dust stormsMay 16, 2025 7:04 pm - Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.
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‘We need Democrats who won’t flinch’: Biss joins growing roster for Schakowsky’s seatMay 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Crowded field emerges in race to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' sprawling 9th Congressional District spanning Cook, Lake and McHenry counties.
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Mason running to succeed Morrison as Cook County Board’s 15th District commissionerMay 16, 2025 3:50 pm - Ted Mason, the Democratic Committeeman of Elk Grove Township and chief of staff for 15th District Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison, has announced his candidacy to succeed Morrison next year.
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Why dangerous TikTok challenge has schools, police all fired upMay 16, 2025 6:00 am - What do you get when you cross the worst elements of social media with the most reckless instincts of kids? These days it’s the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok-fueled fad that has students across the country intentionally setting fire to their school-issued laptop computers.