Cook County
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Schaumburg approves residential development for long-debated Loeber Farm siteJan 13, 2026 8:10 pm - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday appeared to answer a question lingering throughout the 21st century by approving a specific residential development for the hotly debated Loeber Farm property adjacent to Rolling Meadows.
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Les Ballets Trockadero to bring ballet with a twist to ECC Arts CenterJan 13, 2026 7:52 pm - Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its all-male troupe to the ECC Arts Center on Jan. 31, offering a mix of virtuosic pointe work and parody of classical ballet favorites.
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121st Winter Tournament brings high-flying fun to Norge Ski ClubJan 13, 2026 7:01 pm - The Norge Ski Club's annual Winter Tournament on Jan. 31-Feb. 1 is celebrating its 121st year, featuring ski jumpers launching themselves off towering jumps 40- and 70- meters high.
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Prosecution challenges claim Marni Yang was too short to fire fatal gunshotJan 13, 2026 6:38 pm - Lake County prosecutors Tuesday challenged defense claims that convicted murderer Marni Yang could not have killed a 42-year-old pregnant woman authorities say she saw as a rival for the affections of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle.
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NFL commissioner visits Arlington Heights, fueling Bears stadium hopesJan 13, 2026 6:29 pm - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell toured the Arlington Park property in Arlington Heights with Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren on Saturday - but the trio also visited potential stadium locales in Northwest Indiana.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 18-24Jan 13, 2026 5:53 pm - Gardening events, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, including garden club meetings, orchid shows, and classes on topics like pruning, beekeeping, and soil health.
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Dining out: Trippple Peppp at Lou Malnati’s, Smart Swaps at CPK, new Portillo’s combo and moreJan 13, 2026 5:07 pm - Lou Malnati’s launches their new LTO Trippple Peppp pizza Jan. 15, while CPK has unveiled a new Smart Swaps menu, offering healthier versions of popular menu items. And you can head to Naperville Friday for $3 Old Skool rolls as Cinnaholic celebrates its sixth anniversary.
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One dead, three hurt in Deer Park crashJan 13, 2026 4:19 pm - At least one person was badly injured Tuesday afternoon in an automobile crash in the Deer Park area, authorities said.
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Restaurant weeks kick off, offering dining deals, special menusJan 13, 2026 3:50 pm - Towns throughout the suburbs will be kicking off their annual restaurant weeks begining this weekend in Wheaton, offering special deals and menu items.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 13, 2026 3:23 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19. These upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.