Park Ridge
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Counting down to prep football: 10 senior recruits to watch this seasonJun 18, 2026 6:00 pm - Our annual countdown to prep football season begins with 10 of the area’s top senior recruits.
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Cook County projects $550 million budget deficit for 2027Jun 18, 2026 4:54 pm - Cook County faces a $550 million budget shortfall next year that will require “careful planning and difficult decisions,” county officials said this week in a preliminary budget forecast.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 17, 2026 4:05 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Home & garden calendar, June 16-27Jun 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, including celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Also listings of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Cook County reappoints medical examiner for third termJun 15, 2026 3:25 pm - The Cook County Board has unanimously approved the reappointment of Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar to a third five-year term to lead the medical examiner’s office through 2031.
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Cook County picks ex-Fermilab CFO to oversee its financesJun 15, 2026 3:25 pm - Angela Manning-Hardimon has been appointed chief financial officer of Cook County’s Bureau of Finance.
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Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
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Baseball: Libertyville rallies from 3 down, beats Maine South in extra innings for 2nd straight state titleJun 13, 2026 10:22 pm - Libertyville has been waiting all season for an opportunity to win its second consecutive Class 4A title. The Wildcats had to wait just a little bit longer Saturday night...
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Baseball: Maine South capitalizes on Naperville Central’s miscues, advances to 4A state title gameJun 12, 2026 7:20 pm - Maine South followed the bouncing ball to spring its way into the Class 4A state title game. The Hawks tallied three runs in the first inning thanks to a hit and hustle f...