Cook County
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New Woodfield Mall stores open and on the wayJul 02, 2026 3:13 pm - Woodfield Mall owner Simon has announced four newly opened or renovated stores at the Schaumburg shopping center, as well as three further tenants coming later this summer.
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IDOT to begin work on several Des Plaines streets next weekJul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - Stretches of several Des Plaines streets are scheduled to become construction zones starting next week, courtesy of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Rosie and the Rivets to perform at outdoor concert in Elgin July 16Jul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - Rosie and the Rivets will bring their retro rock and roll tribute show to the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater at 899 Jay Street in Elgin at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
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Lake in the Hills man gets 96 years for fatal 2020 road rage shooting in ElginJul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - A Lake in the Hills man convicted in a deadly 2020 road rage shooting in Elgin has been sentenced to 96 years in prison, authorities said.
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‘Not just for golfers’: Bar and food truck offer something new at historic golf course in ElginJul 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Chip Shots Golf and Whiskey Bar recently opened as part of the new $4.3 million, 9,600-square-foot clubhouse at the Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. A permanent food truck outside offers elevated takes on classic handhelds, while the inside houses state-of-the-art golf and sports simulators and a full-service bar.
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Elgin Community College receives donated fire engine for trainingJul 02, 2026 10:11 am - The North Aurora Fire Protection District has donated a 1995 Pierce fire engine to Elgin Community College’s Center for Emergency Services program.
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Rebranded former Kamp K9 in Long Grove debuts as Digs Dog CareJul 02, 2026 9:07 am - Digs Dog Care, a growing national network of high-quality pet resorts, opened this past weekend in the former Kamp K9 location in Long Grove.
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Authorities recover St. Charles woman’s body from Fox RiverJul 02, 2026 8:00 am - Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was recovered from the Fox River near St. Charles Wednesday.
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Enjoy free screening of ‘Project Hail Mary’ in WheelingJul 02, 2026 7:38 am - Science-fiction fans can head to the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling on July 24 for a free showing of the hit movie “Project Hail Mary.”
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle proposes new transit board membersJul 02, 2026 7:37 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is offering the first glimpse at the potential new Chicago Transit Authority board members who are likely to help guide the agency through the new paradigm created by the state’s landmark transit reform legislation.