Park Ridge
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Political roundabout: Duckworth’s Senate pick, GOP on JB’s future, Dems plan a human chainMay 06, 2025 6:46 pm - Here’s a snapshot of developing political stories from the suburbs and beyond.
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‘I’m ready to stand up and fight back’: State Sen. Laura Fine launches bid for Schakowsky’s U.S. House seatMay 06, 2025 10:12 am - A day after veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced she won’t run again in 2026, state Sen. Laura Fine of Glenview on Tuesday threw her hat into the ring.
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‘Time for me to pass the baton’: Schakowsky to retire from U.S. House in 2026May 05, 2025 1:26 pm - U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the longest serving member of the suburban delegation to Congress, won’t seek reelection in 2026.
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preservesMay 04, 2025 4:48 pm - The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.
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Krishnamoorthi leads panel at Harper College on value of public service careers under attack from DOGEMay 02, 2025 3:57 pm - While deferring any announcement regarding his own political future, Democratic U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg led a panel Friday that sought to convey to Harper College students both the personal and societal value of public service careers.
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Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off seasonMay 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
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As Schakowsky decision looms, another Democrat announces run for her seatMay 01, 2025 10:07 am - With veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky expected to announce Monday if she’ll run for reelection in Illinois’ 9th District, another newcomer has launched a campaign for the seat.
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Former Elk Grove Village trustee who worked to build global ties and boost civics dies at 80Apr 30, 2025 8:01 pm - Patton Feichter, a longtime Elk Grove Village trustee and educator, has died at 80. He is remembered for his decades of civic leadership and efforts promoting cross-cultural understanding.
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Two measles cases confirmed in Cook CountyApr 30, 2025 7:18 pm - Public health officials announced the first two confirmed cases of measles in Cook County this year.
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Oakton College to hold preschool open house May 10Apr 30, 2025 11:21 am - Oakton College will hold a Preschool Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Oakton’s Skokie campus.