Cook County
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Fire station upgrades foreseen in Schaumburg’s $453 million, 5-year capital planDec 19, 2025 2:10 pm - Upgrades to two fire stations are the likeliest building improvements to follow the complete replacement of Schaumburg’s village hall and police station in the village’s revised $453 million, five-year capital plan.
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Festive holiday tradition lights up West Dundee neighborhoodDec 19, 2025 1:50 pm - Fairhills of Canterfield neighborhood in West Dundee is illuminated with luminaries on Christmas Eve, a tradition spanning over 10 years. Neighbors assemble 1,000 luminary bags and set them up on the sidewalk, creating a tranquil site of glowing sidewalks.
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Amazon donates $100,000 to area food banks on Cyber MondayDec 19, 2025 1:41 pm - Amazon donated $100,000 to area food banks, including the Northern Illinois Food Bank, on Cyber Monday. The donation aims to provide meals to families struggling financially during the holiday season
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Schaumburg man indicted on murder charges in the death of his fatherDec 19, 2025 11:25 am - Cook County prosecutors on Friday announced the indictment against a 28-year-old Schaumburg man charged with fatally striking his father with a sledgehammer.
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Thinking of gifting someone a pet? Wait until after holidays, experts sayDec 19, 2025 9:32 am - Operators of suburban pet rescue and adoption agencies recommend against gifting pets for the holidays for multiple reasons.
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Girls basketball: Larkin picks up the pace, knocks off South ElginDec 18, 2025 10:30 pm - Spectators in Larkin’s gym must have felt like they were watching an entirely different game after the halftime break. Following a desultory first half that saw the Storm...
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Girls basketball: Vernon Hills downs Maine West to take CSL North leadDec 18, 2025 10:21 pm - For the first time in her four-year varsity career, Keira Thomas is playing for a first-place team in the Central Suburban North. Thomas and her classmate, Madison Mays, ...
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Boys wrestling: Hampshire honors Kirschke on emotional night, dedicates season to himDec 18, 2025 9:36 pm - Deegan Kirschke brought joy to his friends and his teammates. Those were the words from Hampshire senior Michael Brannigan who, like all of his Whip-Pur teammates, was wr...
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North Central one step away from sixth straight Division III title gameDec 18, 2025 8:38 pm - Two in-state playoff semifinals are on Saturday’s college football schedule. North Central will try to return to the Division III title game against John Carroll, while Illinois State looks for another road win at Villanova.
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‘Illinois cannot afford to lose this’: Local leaders hope to keep Bears in stateDec 18, 2025 7:45 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia urged Springfield legislators to support the Bears’ request for a property tax break and public infrastructure funding, arguing that losing the team would be a “dark day” for Illinois.