Cook County
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Social workers available Jan. 4 at Wheeling libraryDec 26, 2023 9:50 am - If you’re a Wheeling resident who could use help from a village social worker, visit the Indian Trails Public Library on Jan. 4. Social workers are at the library, 355 Sc...
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Recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes enjoy Christmas cheer in Arlington HeightsDec 26, 2023 8:46 am - On a warm Christmas Day, about 50 recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes received the warmest of welcomes at Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights. They arrived...
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Wheeling veterans group donates jackets, clothesDec 25, 2023 7:18 pm - A Wheeling veterans group has donated more than 100 winter coats and boxes of men’s clothes to two suburban organizations that help people in need. Wheeling’s AMVETS Post...
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Seigle Foundation awards grants to housing-related charitiesDec 25, 2023 12:35 pm - The Seigle Foundation has announced nearly $200,000 in grants to local housing-related charities. Grants were awarded to the Community Crisis Center, Marklund Children’s...
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Hey, teens: Enjoy hot chocolate Wednesday at Des Plaines Public LibraryDec 25, 2023 12:35 pm - Teens can drop by the Des Plaines Public Library on Wednesday afternoon for a cup of hot chocolate and a free book to keep. The gathering is scheduled to run from 4 to 6 ...
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Suburban Skyview: Holiday lights bring a festive feel to downtown PalatineDec 25, 2023 9:32 am - For some, seeing the glow of Christmas lights releases the “holiday spirit.” In fact, psychologists say seeing colorful lights this time of year has a positive affect on...
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The Tosh, by gosh: How York’s boys basketball holiday tournament became one of the best aroundDec 25, 2023 6:00 am - A decade ago the additions of Metamora and Downers Grove North to York’s Jack Tosh Holiday Classic would not have merited much reaction beyond a few curious shoulder shru...
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Thousands celebrate Christmas Eve at Willow Creek in South BarringtonDec 24, 2023 5:49 pm - A full house enjoyed the story of the first Christmas, held lit candles aloft in unison and joined in song to celebrate the first of three Christmas Eve services at Willo...
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Two busloads of migrants dropped off at Elmhurst train stationDec 24, 2023 4:54 pm - Two busloads of migrants who reportedly had entered the U.S. in Texas were dropped off at the Elmhurst train station Saturday night, police announced. A total of 91 peopl...
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Elgin passes 2024 budgetDec 24, 2023 9:55 am - Elgin City Council members on Wednesday passed a $367.5 million budget for 2024. The approved budget included a late change that took $5 million from a discretionary fund...