Cook County
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg awaiting green flag to open TuesdayMar 04, 2026 6:35 pm - Anticipated for four years, only five days remain for Andretti Indoor Karting and Games to open its northernmost U.S. location in Schaumburg and anchor the first phase of a new entertainment district there.
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Palatine mayor: State’s Bears funding plan could mean debt for villageMar 04, 2026 5:01 pm - Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz warned the current funding framework being considered for an Arlington Park Bears stadium could force the village into taking on debt.
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DuPage County Forest Preserve executive director offered Florida jobMar 04, 2026 3:41 pm - Sarasota, Florida has picked Karie Friling, executive director of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County, as its new city manager. Among the candidates was Mount Prospect Village Manager Michael Cassady.
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Dan Tully: 2026 candidate for 8th Congressional DistrictMar 04, 2026 3:10 pm - Dan Tully is a Democratic candidate for the 8th Congressional District.
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The Purple Pig brings ‘a taste of city dining to the suburbs’ with opening of Oak Brook locationMar 04, 2026 2:43 pm - The celebrated Chicago restaurant The Purple Pig, with Michelin and James Beard pedigrees, will make its much-anticipated suburban debut when it opens Friday in Oakbrook Center. “We are bringing a taste of city dining to the suburbs,” co-owner Marianna Bannos said.
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Elgin Community College to host open house April 15Mar 04, 2026 1:11 pm - Elgin Community College’s will host their free “Experience ECC” open house on Wednesday, April 15.
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Toaster oven sparks fire at firefighter’s Arlington Heights homeMar 04, 2026 12:59 pm - A kitchen fire occurred Wednesday morning at an Arlington Heights firefighter’s home while he was on duty.
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Cops, firefighters promoted in WheelingMar 04, 2026 10:30 am - In a village board room filled with their peers, two Wheeling police officers and three firefighters were promoted to positions of greater authority this week.
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Harmonia Concert Series feature trumpet virtuoso Christopher O’HaraMar 03, 2026 11:45 pm - Acclaimed trumpet soloist Christopher O'Hara, a Bensenville native, will perform at Faith Community United Church of Christ on March 22, featuring selections from his album "Fantasie" including a piece written by an old Fenton High bandmate.
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Boys basketball: Lake Forest notches another upset, this one at St. Viator’s expenseMar 03, 2026 10:22 pm - Lake Forest upset No. 1 seed St. Viator 59-55 in overtime in a Class 3A boys basketball sectional semifinal at Deerfield.