Cook County
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Streamwood blood drive set for Aug. 28Aug 21, 2024 11:15 am - The Streamwood Blood Commission will host its fourth donation drive of the year from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Fire Station #31, 1204 S. Park Ave., Streamwood.
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Man who fled police in Villa Park sentenced to eight years in prisonAug 21, 2024 11:08 am - A Harvey man accused of fleeing from Villa Park police in a stolen car has pleaded guilty to being an armed habitual criminal.
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Is that a mermaid?: Self-proclaimed ‘merfolk’ create community, culture — and finsAug 21, 2024 10:59 am - The Illinois Mer-Pod is a 300-member hobbyist group of “merfolk” who gather for swims and beach meet-ups while also performing and appearing at events.
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Former Canadian PM headlines Judson World Leaders Forum on Oct. 3Aug 21, 2024 10:04 am - Stephen J. Harper, the former prime minister of Canada, will headline Judson University’s World Leaders Forum on Oct. 3. Known for his principled leadership and strategic...
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Buffalo Grove dedicating new amphitheater and pavilion Aug. 29Aug 21, 2024 9:55 am - The community is invited to join the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Village of Buffalo Grove for the unveiling and dedication of the new amphitheater and pavilion at Mike Rylko Community Park on Thursday, Aug. 29.
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Best Bets: Laughin’ it up in the ‘burbs, jazzin’ on the lakefrontAug 21, 2024 8:49 am - Comedians Punkie Johnson and Andrew Dice Clay headline suburban venues this weekend, while St. Charles showcases plein air artists and the Chicago Jazz Festival returns to Millennium Park.
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Palatine author to release horror romance bookAug 21, 2024 8:27 am - Alexia Sosin, a promising young author from Palatine, is set to captivate readers once again with her highly anticipated second book.
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Concerts Aug. 23-29: Lindsey Stirling, P!NK, Styx and Foreigner, Luke Bryan, Pearl Jam and moreAug 21, 2024 6:49 am - Upcoming concerts include P!NK, Styx and Foreigner, The Doobie Brothers, Luke Bryan, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, O.A.R., Deep Purple and more.
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O’Donnell: Bears’ focus groups spark ire and dismayAug 21, 2024 6:00 am - Jim O’Donnell: The recent focus groups on the Bears’ proposed lakefront stadium sparked ire and dismay among season ticket holders.
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Five reasons to look forward to college football seasonAug 21, 2024 6:00 am - There are so many reasons to look forward to college football season. Here are five.