Cook County
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Prosecutors in murder trial: 19-year-old bride 'a means to an end'Jun 26, 2018 1:00 am - Prosecutors in former suburban lawyer Donnie Rudd's murder trial painted him as a man who married his 19-year-old second wife Noreen Kumeta after a whirlwind courtship, ...
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Frontier Days expands to six nights this yearJun 25, 2018 11:00 pm - With the Fourth of July falling in the middle of the week this year, one of the most popular festivals in the Northwest suburbs is changing its schedule. Traditionally, ...
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About 70 separated immigrant children sheltered in Chicago areaJun 22, 2018 1:00 am - About 70 immigrant children who were separated from their parents during President Donald Trump's two-month "zero tolerance" illegal immigration crackdown are being hous...
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Schaumburg recommends tax break for charity's growthJun 21, 2018 1:00 am - Schaumburg trustees have unanimously recommended the Cook County Board's approval of a Class 6B tax incentive for a developer planning a new building for the charity Fee...
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Judge OKs demolition of abandoned Elgin bowling alley once envisioned as churchJun 21, 2018 1:00 am - A vacant, decrepit bowling alley on Elgin's southeast side that once was proposed for use as a church is one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball. A Kane County judg...
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New census data: Minorities' share of area counties' population continues to riseJun 21, 2018 12:00 am -
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Average property tax bills jump 3% in northwest Cook CountyJun 20, 2018 1:00 am - When Cook County property tax bills start arriving in the mail next month, the average homeowner in northwest Cook County can expect to see a bump of about $213 over wha...
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Global Arts Festival returns to Bartlett with new featuresJun 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Global Arts Festival in Bartlett adds new features this year
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No increase to taxes or fees to close Cook County budget gapJun 19, 2018 12:01 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has no plans to add or increase taxes and fees to close an anticipated $82 million gap in the county's upcoming 2019 budget....
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It's all about the food at Greek FestJun 18, 2018 11:00 pm - It's all about the food at St. Nectarios' annual Greek Fest