Cook County
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The science behind prescribed burns: Restoring native ecosystems through fireMay 09, 2026 3:00 am - Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools used by the Forest Preserves of Cook County to care for prairies, woodlands and savannas.
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Boys track and field: Prospect, Maine South take top two spots at 52nd Gummerson ClassicMay 08, 2026 10:11 pm - The 52nd annual Ron Gummerson Cougar Classic was the final big area boys track and field meet of the season Friday night at Conant before the conference meets are run nex...
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Girls soccer: Conant, Rolling Meadows battle to scoreless tieMay 08, 2026 10:06 pm - Conant and Rolling Meadows played to a 0-0 draw Friday night at Robert Hoese Field in the final league game for both sides. With second place still up for grabs and a pla...
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Reinvesting in Main Street: Wauconda approves $15K for building facade workMay 08, 2026 7:23 pm - The exterior of an old building on a familiar corner in downtown Wauconda will be getting some attention with $15,000 in assistance from the village.
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Photos: April was a colorful month for Daily Herald photographersMay 08, 2026 5:30 pm -
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From student teacher to principal: Grow rises through the ranks to become new Hersey HS leaderMay 08, 2026 5:24 pm - An educator who started her career as a student teacher at John Hersey High School at age 22 has risen through the ranks to become the Arlington Heights school’s next principal.
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Prosecutors: Digital audio recording captured Schaumburg woman’s torture, slayingMay 08, 2026 4:18 pm - Describing Kevin D. Motykie as a “controlling and conniving predator,” a Cook County judge granted prosecutors' motion to detain the 56-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend in the Schaumburg home they shared.
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Schaumburg to study potential of local history museum at current site of Trickster CenterMay 08, 2026 4:16 pm - Schaumburg officials intend to embark on a yearlong feasibility study for a local history museum occupying the village-owned building the Native American-themed Trickster Cultural Center has leased for $1 a year since 2005.
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World’s largest teddy bear to visit Waukegan Municipal BeachMay 08, 2026 4:06 pm - Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in a free public event at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Sea Horse Drive.
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Officers were justified in shooting Aurora man, Kane state’s attorney rulesMay 08, 2026 3:59 pm - Aurora police officers who shot a man to death last year were justified in their use of deadly force, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced Friday.