Cook County
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Campaign launched to provide information on battery disposal sites, safetyJan 15, 2026 5:51 pm - In light of a new Illinois law expanding access to safely dispose of batteries, the National Waste & Recycling Foundation has launched a battery safety campaign to make it as easy as possible to find disposal sites.
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Investigation reveals several Cook County employees falsified PPP loan applicationsJan 15, 2026 5:46 pm - The Cook County Independent Inspector General has concluded investigations of 18 mostly former employees who were accused of violating county employment policies and some were found to have falsified federal documents to obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling a combined $329,500.
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Man accused of driving stolen truck to Target, stealing itemsJan 15, 2026 5:06 pm - A man on electronic monitoring in a burglary case has now been charged with illegally possessing two guns and a stolen motor vehicle, plus driving the vehicle to a Target store and stealing items.
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Hindu temple development in Elgin clears hurdle after zoning change approved by councilJan 15, 2026 3:31 pm - Despite objections from neighboring residents, Elgin City Council members have approved zoning changes that could allow a Hindu temple to be built on Elgin’s east side. But the proposed development still faces hurdles.
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Elgin mayor stresses ‘stability’ in annual State of the City addressJan 15, 2026 2:45 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain told business leaders this week that the city’s focus on financial and governmental stability over the past 10 years will help them navigate the next 10.
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Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive TuesdayJan 15, 2026 2:29 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1320 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg getting close to openingJan 15, 2026 2:18 pm - The long-anticipated Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg has set Tuesday, March 10 as its expected opening day.
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Suburban parks among beneficiaries of state grants totaling $36 millionJan 15, 2026 1:33 pm - More than 30 suburban parks are among the recipients of new state grants totaling $36 million, officials have announced.
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Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowedJan 15, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County Liquor Commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve a long-sought liquor license for Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club.
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Name of driver killed in Deer Park crash releasedJan 15, 2026 9:50 am - The name of a Palatine man who was killed Tuesday when his disabled car was struck by an SUV while he was examining it in Deer Park has been released.