Cook County
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Fox Valley Astronomical Society presents Extraordinary Leadership AwardJan 12, 2026 8:54 pm - The Fox Valley Astronomical Society recently awarded Mark Christensen with an Extraordinary Leadership Award.
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Arlington Heights Garden Club offers scholarship in environmental fieldsJan 12, 2026 7:47 pm - The Arlington Heights Garden Club awards scholarships up to $2,000 to local students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, sustainability, and related fields.
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Housing development on Libertyville Manor extended care site heads to final approvalJan 12, 2026 7:36 pm - Pulte Home Company’s plan to replace the aging Libertyville Manor extended care facility at 610 Peterson Road with 64 single-family homes and 70 age-restricted duplexes is heading for final approval.
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Hanson made his mark on youth athletic programs in PalatineJan 12, 2026 5:53 pm - Dennis Hanson spent nearly two decades shaping youth athletics and recreation programs in Palatine.Hanson, who died Thursday at 83, served on the Palatine Park District board from 1983 to 2001, including four terms as board president.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances last week?Jan 12, 2026 5:41 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top boys and girls basketball performances from last week.
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Rosemont raising ticket fees on shows at arena, theaterJan 12, 2026 4:48 pm - Rosemont village board members Monday agreed to increase the fee tacked onto event tickets at the Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre from $2 to $3.
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Mount Prospect hosting Coffee with the Cops eventsJan 12, 2026 4:25 pm - Mount Prospect police will host a “Coffee with the Cops” event from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Dunkin at 1798 S. Elmhurst Road.
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Suburban administrators honored as ‘Superintendents to Watch’ by national groupJan 12, 2026 4:25 pm - Two suburban school district administrators have been honored as “Superintendents to Watch” by a national group. Elgin Area School District U-46’s Suzanne Johnson and Libertyville District 70’s Rebecca Jenkins were among 30 superintendents nationwide selected by the National School Public Relations Association.
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Retired Barrington High School teacher takes a spin at ‘Wheel of Fortune’Jan 12, 2026 3:44 pm - Retired Barrington High School teacher Rob Baker is set to appear on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday, the culmination of a three-month journey from online application to a Culver City, California, sound stage.
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Additional charges for 3 recent high school grads accused of sexually assaulting classmate at partyJan 12, 2026 3:32 pm - Three recent high school graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a party in Roselle are facing additional charges.