Cook County
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‘Reset my perception’: Why police say helping Special Olympics is good for the soulFeb 16, 2024 5:15 am - When police officers support Special Olympics, they are doing more than making sure people with physical and intellectual disabilities have opportunities to compete in at...
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Lake Zurich uses 3rd quarter surge to beat CarmelFeb 15, 2024 10:30 pm - Lake Zurich junior Avery Cooper has waited a long time for this moment. After suffering a knee injury last season, she spent about 10 months rehabbing, then returned to g...
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Schaumburg edges Prospect for 1st regional title since 2013Feb 15, 2024 10:21 pm - After eight seasons directing the Schaumburg girls basketball program, coach Jacqie Strauch says she is taking a pause. "I think I need a little break," said the veteran ...
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Lake Park throws St. Charles North scare before North Stars close strongFeb 15, 2024 10:13 pm - Three of the four quarters played in Lake Park’s Class 4A girls basketball regional title game followed script, with the much higher seeded team with the much better reco...
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Metro West hosts legislators for annual eventFeb 15, 2024 10:11 pm - The Metro West Council of Government hosted its 2024 Legislative Breakfast, on Friday, Feb. 9, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. Representatives from over 20 munici...
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Fremd routs Palatine for 25th regional crownFeb 15, 2024 10:06 pm - After easily beating crosstown rival Palatine twice in the regular season, No. 8-ranked Fremd was not about to let it guard down when the Vikings faced the Pirates for th...
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Stevenson’s defense stymies Rolling MeadowsFeb 15, 2024 10:01 pm - Dundee-Crown will be hosting back-to-back Class 4A basketball regionals over the next couple of weeks after the sudden passing of longtime public address announcer Chuck ...
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Wheeling woman latest victim of robbers targeting bank customers, police sayFeb 15, 2024 9:09 pm - A Wheeling woman was followed home from a bank and robbed Wednesday afternoon in the latest such crime in the suburbs, police said. The woman, who suffered minor injuries...
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Schaumburg approves new three-year contract with fire department captainsFeb 15, 2024 9:08 pm - Schaumburg trustees have approved a new three-year contract with the fire department’s captains union that costs $67,191 beyond the terms of the prior agreement, excludin...
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Another new restaurant is coming to Des PlainesFeb 15, 2024 9:07 pm - An entrepreneur plans to convert a former Des Plaines pool hall and bar into a restaurant. But before Brunch City Cafe can serve its first omelet or stack of pancakes at ...