Cook County
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This one is for mom: Mother’s Day 5K draws 2,500 to BarringtonMay 10, 2026 4:35 pm - For many moms, the ideal Mother’s Day begins with a couple extra hours sleep followed by breakfast in bed. Some of the other moms, though, were up and running - literally - early Sunday morning for the annual Barrington Mother's Day 5K.
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Will a Mount Prospect neighborhood finally be the road not taken?May 10, 2026 3:16 pm - A popular choice for cut-through drivers traveling north and south through Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect could become the road less traveled.
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A bright start: Cook program brings nurses to expectant moms and infants, tackles mortality trendsMay 10, 2026 7:48 am - Healthy Beginnings run by the Cook County Department of Public Health gives moms “confidence” in caring for their infants, client says.
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Suburban Skyview: Barrington’s Route 14 railroad underpass work continuesMay 10, 2026 5:30 am - Drivers traverse the temporary four-lane roadway around the construction site of the railroad track underpass project on Route 14 in Barrington on Friday, April 24. The underpass will ease traffic congestion and improve emergency response times by separating vehicle and rail traffic.
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‘I had to come back and do something’: How Arlington Heights deacon made it his mission to help mothers and babies in AfricaMay 09, 2026 6:43 pm - After witnessing mothers and babies dying from malaria in a Ugandan clinic, an Arlington Heights deacon was inspired to start a foundation to help local villagers. Proceeds from agribusinesses supported by the foundation go toward medical clinics that serve mothers and babies.
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Baseball: St. Charles East snaps skid, enjoys a fun day at Lake ParkMay 09, 2026 3:49 pm - Held to a lone run during the first two games of the series, St. Charles East’s baseball team took a simpler approach into Saturday’s DuKane Conference showdown with Lake...
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Baseball: Two-out hitting keys Huntley’s nonconference win at Maine SouthMay 09, 2026 3:44 pm - Whenever Huntley’s back was against the wall Saturday, it performed at its best. All nine runs the Red Raiders (23-4) scored in their 9-6 nonconference road win at Maine ...
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Armed man surrenders after hourslong standoff at Des Plaines vape shopMay 09, 2026 3:29 pm - A 26-year-old Des Plaines man armed with a box cutter barricaded himself inside a vape shop Saturday morning after confronting an employee who managed to escape, authorities said.
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Community bike ride rolls through Arlington HeightsMay 09, 2026 1:51 pm - North School Park hosted festivities with crafts, rides, and games following a community bike ride on Saturday.
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The Biz Week That Was: ‘Record year’ for Naperville downtown, Long Grove gets new stores and $1 movies returning to Des Plaines theaterMay 09, 2026 1:02 pm - Naperville mayor highlights ‘record year’ for new downtown businesses, looks to future of I-88 corridor Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli has singled out the I-88 corrid...