Cook County
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Softball: St. Edward’s bats go cold in regional final vs. NewarkMay 17, 2024 10:23 pm - Kodi Rizzo flipped off her mask, ran to catcher Danica Peshia, and the two Newark seniors shared an embrace. There’s meaning to that moment. Rizzo and Peshia have been pl...
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Northbrook man charged in Mother’s Day crash that killed Glenview teenMay 17, 2024 9:50 pm - A Northbrook man who police say was speeding and intoxicated on May 12 when he crashed into another car, killing Glenbrook South High School senior Marko Niketic, has been charged with aggravated DUI causing death. Taeyoung Kim, 21, is also charged with seriously injuring two passengers.
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Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg June 2 starts village’s celebration of Bike MonthMay 17, 2024 9:46 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to celebrate Bike Month, which is being recognized by the village in June. A variety of fun activities will be offered, in...
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District 211 schools readying for summer upgrades, closing Schaumburg H.S. until AugustMay 17, 2024 9:45 pm - With the school year ending next week, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 is ready to embark on nearly $12 million in major upgrades and routine maintenance for...
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After 100 years, Rondout train robbery still captures the imagination as biggest in U.S. historyMay 17, 2024 9:45 pm - Late on a Thursday 100 years ago at a remote rural crossing near unincorporated Rondout in central Lake County, armed gunmen executed what is considered the largest train...
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Lake County Board approves bird-friendly building design policy to reduce collisionsMay 17, 2024 9:44 pm - While symbolically recognizing World Migratory Bird Day, the Lake County Board this week also advanced a new building design policy to protect birds from colliding with g...
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Opinions wanted about revamped District 62 websiteMay 17, 2024 8:57 pm - Residents living within the boundaries of Des Plaines District 62 have only a few more days to take a survey about the district’s revamped website, d62.org. The survey ca...
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Lombard to celebrate Lilac Time with Main Street paradeMay 17, 2024 7:35 pm - A time-honored Lombard tradition returns with the Lilac Parade on Sunday, May 19. The procession, the finale of Lilac Time in the Lilac Village, will begin at Glenbard Ea...
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Former Daily Herald High School Sports Editor John Radtke dies at 66May 17, 2024 4:59 pm - Former Daily Herald High School Sports Editor John Radtke died overnight Friday at his home in Sarasota, Florida, at age 66. Radtke started writing for the Daily Herald i...
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Chicago man charged with shooting at vehicle in RoselleMay 17, 2024 4:03 pm - A Chicago man has been charged with shooting at a moving vehicle while traveling on Lake Street in Roselle earlier this year, authorities said Friday. Justin Gray, 32, fa...