Cook County
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Girls basketball: St. Edward returning to state semifinalsMar 02, 2026 9:57 pm - Girls basketball: St. Edward is headed to the state semifinals for the second straight season after Monday’s 57-51 overtime victory over Phillips in the Class 2A Dominican University supersectional.
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Arlington Heights first in Illinois to add financial penalties for police camera data misuseMar 02, 2026 9:50 pm - Arlington Heights on Monday became the first Illinois municipality to add financial penalties to its contract with license-plate reader camera operator Flock Safety.
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Tax changes for 2025: New deductions for seniors, car buyers and familiesMar 02, 2026 6:49 pm - Some taxpayers may get good news in their returns this year, experts say.
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Newcomer, experienced write-in candidate square off in Lake County District 17Mar 02, 2026 6:19 pm - The Republican primary contest to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board comes with a twist for voters as newcomer Joe Salvi faces a write-in challenge from Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, North Barrington village president since 2019.
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Flower power: Local farmers tap into growing demand for fresh-cut bloomsMar 02, 2026 5:45 pm - When warmer weather returns, people will start heading back to outdoor farmers markets. In addition to fresh meat and produce, bright, colorful cut flowers bundled in bouquets or available for custom arrangements are becoming an eye‑catching addition to the market experience.
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Metropolis’ ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ a riotous revivalMar 02, 2026 5:41 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has a bona fide hit in its hilarious revival of the backstage farce “The Play That Goes Wrong.”
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With disciplinary hearing looming, suspended Elgin police officer granted disability by pension boardMar 02, 2026 5:28 pm - An Elgin police officer on administrative leave and set to face a disciplinary hearing has qualified for a disability pension that he applied for on the day of his suspension.
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Fox River Grove man charged with exploitation, solicitation of two minorsMar 02, 2026 5:12 pm - A Fox River Grove man is facing charges of solicitation and sexual exploitation after being accused of illicitly engaging with two minors on social media.
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DuPage clerk to ICE: Stay away from polling placesMar 02, 2026 4:58 pm - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek made it clear Monday that federal immigration agents are not welcome at polling places.
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Mix of housing, commercial targeted for Mount Prospect’s Lake Center PlazaMar 02, 2026 4:16 pm - The recent winner of a business award from Mount Prospect’s Economic Development Commission is hoping to win approval for a five-story, mixed-use building at Lake Center Plaza on the village’s south side.