Wheeling
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Celebrate different cultures at Wheeling International FestAug 06, 2026 5:40 am - Wheeling’s annual International Festival offers a chance to explore multiple world cultures right here in the suburbs.
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Cook County-area business owners share their approach to PTOAug 05, 2026 12:30 pm - According to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, more than 80% of workers said that “paid leave” is either an extremely important or very important benefit they expect from their employer, ranking just below health insurance and retirement benefits.
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National Night Out events draw crowds throughout the suburbsAug 04, 2026 7:00 pm - Communities throughout the suburbs hosted National Night Out events Tuesday. The community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
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New stormwater projects coming to WheelingAug 04, 2026 10:37 am - New sewers and other improvements are included in the next chapter of Wheeling’s stormwater management plan.
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Plan to replace Wheeling’s landmark fountain progressingAug 04, 2026 10:36 am - A suburban company has been hired to manage construction of a new fountain at a high-profile Wheeling intersection.
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Cook forest preserves photo contest open for submissionsAug 03, 2026 1:15 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County's 2026 Photo Contest is now open, with the agency accepting submissions through Aug. 16.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 3-15Aug 03, 2026 9:46 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, offering a hosta auction, ask-an-expert program, and more. Also list of garden shows, nature walks and workshops
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‘Much, much more than what’s been reported’: Keep cyclospora on your radar as cases climb in Illinois, expert advisesAug 02, 2026 8:55 am - As cyclosporiasis cases spike in Illinois, medical experts advise residents to avoid certain types of lettuce and take basic precautions. “It’s something that should be on people’s radar,” one doctor says.
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Retro video game arcade in Wheeling closesAug 01, 2026 11:48 am - Headless Horseman Arcade in Wheeling has permanently shut down.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.