Cook County
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‘People are concerned’: Legislators, advocates seek reforms to curb rates for private water customersJul 10, 2024 12:37 pm - Illinois lawmakers are joining the consumer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board to call for legislative reforms designed to curb rates for customers of the state’s two private water utilities.
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Mount Prospect neighborhood parade may be short, but has a long historyJul 10, 2024 12:01 pm - The Wa Pella Street Parade in Mount Prospect isn’t exactly a high-profile July 4th event, but it has shown remarkable staying power — neighbors and former neighbors have kept its tradition alive for 75 years.
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From classroom bees to museum murals: Lake County artist’s inspiring pathJul 10, 2024 11:44 am - Samantha Gallagher has transformed her lifelong love for insects and drawing into a business. The Lake County Forest Preserves commissioned Gallagher to create 11 cicada illustrations that make up a large part of the Dunn Museum’s special exhibition, “Celebrating Cicadas.”
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Side Street Studio Arts to host its first Celebrity Art Clash Showdown July 13Jul 10, 2024 10:42 am - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin will host its first Celebrity Art Clash Showdown as part of “Renew,” a live paint experience and exhibition. The event will include a v...
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The Hallie225 Foundation hosts inaugural ‘Sliders and Sliders’ event in DeerfieldJul 10, 2024 10:40 am - The Hallie225 Foundation is hosting its inaugural event, "Sliders and Sliders," in Deerfield, bringing together family and friends to create lasting memories in honor of Hallie Grossman.
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School supplies needed for Hanover Township Backpack DistributionJul 10, 2024 10:25 am - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual Backpack Distribution and is once again asking the community for donations of new school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall.
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One person killed in early morning crash near O’HareJul 10, 2024 8:59 am - One person has died in a two-vehicle crash near O’Hare International Airport Wednesday, according to Illinois State Police.
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Schaumburg Coffee with the Council July 13Jul 10, 2024 8:45 am - The village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees.
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Jewish Genealogical Society July 28 meeting to feature short family history talks by members and lunch optionJul 10, 2024 8:36 am - The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold a hybrid “Kvell and Tell” session on Sunday, July 28.
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Used book sale Saturday at Wheeling libraryJul 10, 2024 8:08 am - The Indian Trails Public Library will host a used book sale Saturday.