Cook County
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‘Truly history’: Restoration breathes new life into final resting place of Cook County’s only Revolutionary War veteransJul 03, 2026 8:32 am - Elk Grove Cemetery - the resting place of the only two Revolutionary War veterans buried in Cook County - has undergone a $740,000 renovation, and will be formally rededicated Saturday on the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Man who fled from Schaumburg police faces child endangerment, obstruction chargesJul 03, 2026 8:18 am - A man who fled from Schaumburg police Thursday is facing misdemeanor charges of child endangerment and obstruction.
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Roselle Lions to host July 11 blood drive to address summer shortageJul 03, 2026 12:36 am - With summer heat keeping local blood supplies low and hospitals experiencing ongoing demand for lifesaving blood products, the Roselle Lions Club emphasizes that every donation can impact more than three patients.
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Barrington History Museum hosts patriotic programs for America’s 250thJul 02, 2026 11:34 pm - Barrington History Museum celebrates America's 250th anniversary with special programs July 2-4, featuring musicians Chris Vallillo performing Lincoln songs and Stephen Foster music, plus historian Steve Duchrow presenting Carl Sandburg's Lincoln portrait.
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Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison named grand marshal for Barrington’s Fourth of July ParadeJul 02, 2026 11:14 pm - The Barrington Fourth of July celebration features Chicago Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison as parade grand marshal, who then will perform patriotic songs at noon.
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Countdown to prep football: Eight area quarterbacks to watchJul 02, 2026 6:15 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with eight area quarterbacks to see play this season.
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2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 1 StevensonJul 02, 2026 5:24 pm - Stevenson High School finished first in the Herald Cup large school standings for the 2025-26 school year.
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Small but mighty: Why the Lake County sheriff is using personal watercraft on the ChainJul 02, 2026 4:46 pm - The Lake County sheriff’s Marine Unit has added a pair of personal watercraft to its fleet patrolling the Chain O’ Lakes. “It allows our deputies to respond more quickly in areas where larger patrol boats can't easily operate or even launch from,” said sheriff’s Sgt. Michael McCarty, who oversees the marine unit.
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Police: Report of woman being held against her will in Schaumburg was inaccurateJul 02, 2026 3:15 pm - A report of a woman being held against her will in Schaumburg Thursday morning was inaccurate, police said.
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Red coats or not, toy soldiers help East Dundee salute nation’s 250th anniversaryJul 02, 2026 3:13 pm - Bob and Cathy Sample have donated their collection of tiny plastic soldiers with red coats, normally Christmas decorations, to be part of a display for East Dundee’s America250 celebration.