Cook County
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Dining out: Girl Scout Somoa-inspired doughnuts at Stan’s, wine dinner and more hot dog jointsApr 15, 2026 11:29 am - Stan’s Donuts and the Girl Scouts have teamed up on a Samoa-inspired doughnut available through May 12. Plus, Kebab Bey opens Friday in Lombard and, thanks to readers, there are more suggestions for where to get a legit Chicago-style hot dog.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination ratesApr 15, 2026 11:15 am - State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection.
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Maine South High School presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’Apr 15, 2026 10:55 am - Maine South High School is proud to present “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” a bold and captivating production that brings one of the world’s oldest stories to life in a powerful new way.
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Historic 1888 pipe organ featured at Streamwood concertApr 15, 2026 10:47 am - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour continues April 19 at Immanuel UCC in Streamwood, featuring their 1888 organ that was restored in 1982 and enhanced with a digital console. Jeff Neufeld will perform works by Stanley, Bach, Clerambault, and Nevin.
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Folk favorite Anne Hills performs at Wesley’s in La Grange April 24Apr 15, 2026 10:20 am - Wesley's Place will host singer-songwriter Anne Hills on April 24 in La Grange. Hills is known for her soprano voice and has released dozens of albums with international acclaim.
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Lightning sparks fire at Willows Academy in Des PlainesApr 15, 2026 9:58 am - A lightning strike sparked a small fire at Willows Academy in Des Plaines.
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Streamwood townhouse complex damaged in early morning fireApr 15, 2026 8:23 am - A four-unit townhouse complex in Streamwood sustained significant damage from an early Wednesday morning fire.
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Spotlight: Chicago Shakes, Shattered Globe, Facility and Steppenwolf stage premieresApr 15, 2026 8:11 am - Jason Alexander directs Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s premiere of “Fault” starring Enrico Colantoni, Strawdog Theatre stages a play about Shakespeare’s Ophelia, and the national tour of “The Great Gatsby” stops at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
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Bensenville Park District celebrates Earth Day with recycling, volunteering and family funApr 14, 2026 11:26 pm - Bensenville Park District will host Earth Day activities on April 25, including an e-recycling and document shred event, park clean-up, and family fun celebration.