Wheeling
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Best Bets: Comedian Jen Kober brings the laughs to CopleyJun 03, 2025 1:55 pm - Paramount Theatre begins its summer performance series with comedian Jen Kober, Brandon Bennett channels Elvis Presley at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Wheeling’s Cinergy Dine-In Cinema resumes its summer kids’ movie series.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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New Wheeling Township board taking baby steps toward changeJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - After sweeping previously held Republican trustee seats in April, Wheeling Township’s newly elected Democratic board of trustees is taking modest steps toward promised reforms.
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District 214 Calisch Award winners embody renaissance spirit in the artsJun 02, 2025 1:02 pm - Six graduating seniors have been named the 2025 recipients of High School District 214’s annual Calisch Awards. This year’s honorees represent passion, talent and leaders...
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Fewer homes being purchased in Chicago area, but sales prices still going upJun 01, 2025 9:00 pm - While the Chicago area had more homes for sale in April 2025 than a year ago, sales were down year-to-year while sales prices went up.
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Student journalist’s investigation into Prospect’s first principal prompts review of honorary namingMay 31, 2025 12:45 pm - A student journalist at Prospect High School uncovered former Principal Alvin Kulieke’s ties to a fringe religious group that embraced eugenics principles, and has prompted the school district to consider removing his name from the school theater.
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Baseball: Hersey rallies for regional semifinal win over Buffalo GroveMay 28, 2025 10:17 pm - Be smooth. That’s Hersey pitcher Keegan Luxem’s advice for teammate Bennett McNeill. From one college commit to another, that mantra rang true for McNeill as he entered ...
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Wheeling police issue 80 tickets for seat belt violations over holiday weekendMay 28, 2025 2:49 pm - Wheeling police issued 195 tickets during a traffic safety enforcement campaign over the Memorial Day weekend, the department announced Wednesday.
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Wheeling Park District Commissioner trains at statewide seminarMay 28, 2025 1:14 pm - Claudia Fonseca, commissioner of the Wheeling Park District, recently attended the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ 2025 Boot Camp.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.