Cook County
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DuPage County OKs raises for board members, other elected officialsApr 29, 2026 11:04 am - A dozen DuPage County Board members and several countywide officials will get salary increases after the fall election, including a 35% pay hike for the board chairman.
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CLC makes changes to career counseling program after staffer charged with groomingApr 29, 2026 11:01 am - In the wake of a now-former College of Lake County career counselor’s arrest on charges of grooming and solicitation of two female Wauconda High School students, changes are being made to the College and Career navigation program.
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Lake County sheriff’s car hits utility pole near Woodstock while taking person to McHenry County jailApr 29, 2026 11:00 am - A Lake County Sheriff’s Office squad car hit a large utility pole near Woodstock late Monday, according to authorities.
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From strings to swing: Schaumburg Youth Orchestra to conclude season with 3 concerts May 3Apr 29, 2026 10:55 am - On Sunday, May 3, the stage comes alive with the sound of music as the village of Schaumburg’s own Schaumburg Youth Orchestra Program presents a vibrant series of concerts at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts.
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Chicago Symphony violinist joins Sinfonietta DuPage at May 5 concertApr 29, 2026 10:23 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage spring concert on May 5 at Peace Church in Lombard will showcase CSO violinist Cornelius Chiu performing Sibelius Violin Concerto. Also on the program is Klughardt Symphony No. 4.
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Schaumburg extends TIF district to Loeber Farm for controversial residential developmentApr 29, 2026 9:53 am - Three months after approving a long-contemplated but controversial residential development for the 33-acre Loeber Farm, Schaumburg trustees Tuesday also gave the nod to the extension of a tax incentive to finance its necessary public improvements.
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Former Mount Prospect mayoral candidate named to Wheeling Township boardApr 29, 2026 9:52 am - A Mount Prospect attorney and former mayoral candidate was appointed Tuesday to fill a vacancy on the Wheeling Township board.
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Flavors of Mexico: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at suburban bars and restaurantsApr 29, 2026 9:12 am - From margarita specials to tequila pairing dinners to Chihuahua races, there are myriad ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the suburbs.
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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into tractor-trailer on I-90 near Hoffman EstatesApr 29, 2026 8:22 am - A Rockford motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor-trailer on Insterstate 90 in Hoffman Estates Tuesday evening.
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Best bets: ESO season comes to a close, and Orion Ensemble disbands after 35 yearsApr 29, 2026 8:16 am - The ESO closes out its season this weekend, the Orion Ensemble bids farewell after 35 years, and comedian Doug Benson hosts a live taping of his podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” at Zanies Rosemont.