Cook County
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Plan to redevelop Allstate property in South Barrington is progressingJun 29, 2026 2:05 pm - Redevelopment plans for the former Allstate Corp. headquarters near South Barrington are gaining steam.
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Advocate Health Care’s first teaching kitchen opensJun 29, 2026 1:30 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is supporting healthier living with the launch of a teaching kitchen focused on nutrition education and wellness.
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Celebrate 250 Years of America at Lincolnshire’s 2026 Red, White & BOOM! FestivalJun 29, 2026 12:24 pm - The village of Lincolnshire invites residents to celebrate Independence Day at Red, White & BOOM!, a two-day community festival with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and longstanding local traditions.
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Frontier Days hits the big Five-Oh, and it’s as lively as everJun 29, 2026 11:29 am - A little more than five decades ago, a group of Arlington Heights residents gathered to create an event they hoped would bring their community together in celebration of the United States’ Bicentennial. Fifty years later, that special celebration to mark the nation’s 200th birthday lives on as one of the suburbs’ biggest and most beloved festivals — Frontier Days.
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District 214 Board of Education, state and county honor Dr. Lázaro López as he concludes distinguished D214 careerJun 29, 2026 10:55 am - The High School District 214 Board of Education recognized Dr. Lázaro “Laz” López for his extraordinary service at its June 25 board of education meeting, honoring a career that has helped shape the future of public education, college and career readiness, workforce development and opportunity for thousands of students.
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Where you can see fireworks — and what’s been canceled — in the suburbsJun 29, 2026 10:46 am - Suburban skies will light up this weekend with fireworks displays and drone shows. Some will be even bigger than usual to celebrate America’s 250th. Here’s where you can see shows, along with what has been canceled due to the weather.
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Two fireworks shows to light up Mount Prospect Lions Club’s Fourth of July festivalJun 29, 2026 10:27 am - For those who love fireworks, the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July festival is a natural choice. The festival offers two nights of fireworks, on both Wednesday, July 1, and Saturday, July 4.
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Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest returns with parade, carnival, fireworks and moreJun 29, 2026 10:26 am - The Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest will mark its 68th year this July. Organizers say the festival has evolved over the years with strong support from the community.
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Judge denies new trial for Marni Yang, convicted of killing former Bear’s girlfriendJun 29, 2026 10:24 am - A Lake County judge denied Marni Yang’s request for a new trial on charges she murdered a pregnant woman because she was jealous of her relationship with a former Chicago Bear.
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Des Plaines blood drive set for July 22Jun 29, 2026 9:24 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois for a community blood drive event next month in Des Plaines.