Cook County
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Dining out: It’s pumpkin spice season at StarbucksAug 20, 2024 6:23 am - Pumpkin Spice Latte season starts Thursday at Starbucks. Plus we’ve got offers for National Waffle and Pork Chop Days, respectively, and there’s a new restaurant filling a recent void in Woodstock.
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Spend time outdoors with the ‘Nurtured by Nature’ series this fallAug 19, 2024 11:13 pm - “Nurtured by Nature” is a monthly series where participants can experience the healing effects of nature. The walks will be held at Campton, Tekakwitha Woods, and Hampshire forest preserves.
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Officials: Road rage incident leads to shots fired in Park RidgeAug 19, 2024 10:02 pm - A fiery road rage exchange Monday resulted in shots fired near Park Ridge, officials said according to a Park Ridge Police Department news release.
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts presents ‘Picture This’ luncheon and fashion showAug 19, 2024 8:25 pm - “Picture This” is the 2024 theme for the popular annual luncheon and Fashions by Chico’s presented by Fox Valley Beaux Arts. It will be on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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DuPage annual audit makes note of county clerk’s bidding practicesAug 19, 2024 7:08 pm - The saga between the DuPage County clerk’s office and the county board made its way into an annual outside audit of the county’s finances
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Colbert shouts out Mount Prospect music fest, among other ‘community calendar’ listings in the suburbsAug 19, 2024 5:36 pm - Stephen Colbert, who’s in town to record his late-night talk show during the Democratic National Convention, gave a shout-out to a Mount Prospect music fest during a bit recorded last week alongside actor and Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes.
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Another truck wedged under Long Grove bridge Monday morningAug 19, 2024 5:12 pm - Once again, a box truck became stuck under Long Grove’s iconic covered bridge early Monday morning, with the vehicle taking the brunt of the damage.
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Man charged with drug homicide in ElginAug 19, 2024 4:30 pm - A Chicago man has been charged with drug-induced homicide in Elgin, authorities said.
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COD’s New Media Literacy Certificate equips students for modern journalismAug 19, 2024 4:17 pm - In response to the dynamic shifts in media and technology, College of DuPage has introduced a new Media Literacy, Journalism and Production Certificate offering students a pathway to acquire hands-on skills in broadcast journalism and media production.
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Barrington Township sounding out voters on pension reformAug 19, 2024 4:01 pm - Barrington Township voters will see a question on the November ballot about pension reform, but the outcome will only be advisory.