Cook County
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How the Basket Brigade brings Thanksgiving to the needyNov 13, 2017 10:00 pm - The Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago was founded by Streamwood residents Brian and Cherish Walsh with the mission "to put the GIVING back into Thanksgiving." Its missi...
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Tollway wants to transform turf into forestsNov 13, 2017 12:00 am - Serene vistas of oaks and lilacs instead of grassy, mono-landscaping are envisioned under an Illinois tollway plan to plant 58,000 trees and shrubs along the system at a...
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Elgin man admits to child sex assault, abuseNov 13, 2017 12:00 am - A 31-year-old Elgin man faces prison after admitting to sexually assaulting and abusing a girl under 13 during a four-year period. Freddy D. Copeland, of the 1200 block ...
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Rauner requests SBA help for flood victimsNov 13, 2017 12:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner has submitted a request for U.S. Small Business Administration assistance for people and businesses trying to recover from severe storms and floods in ...
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New interfaith group, Daughters of Abraham, brings women togetherNov 12, 2017 10:00 pm - A buzz of energy filled the social room last week at Temple Chai in Long Grove. Nearly 100 women poured in for a meet and greet with celebrated New York author Sabeeha ...
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Sheriff: Corrections officer used sick days to pad vacations, holidaysNov 08, 2017 12:00 am - A Cook County Department of Corrections officer is suspended without pay after an investigation by the Sheriff's Office of Professional Review determined he fraudulently...
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A history of veterans and veterans' groups in Mount ProspectNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - As we celebrate Mount Prospect's 100th year, it is important to reflect back on the veterans who made life here in Mount Prospect possible. World War I began in 1914, a...
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Harper presents 50th anniversary production of 'Hair'Nov 07, 2017 12:00 am - The same year that Harper College first opened its doors - in temporary quarters at Elk Grove High School, no less - "Hair" debuted in New York's East Village amid much ...
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New Burlington Store donates $10K to Hoffman Estates schoolNov 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Heather Wilson is a veteran administrator in Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54, but she still remembers her days as a teacher and math coach at Ben Franklin Ele...
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St. Viator High named Apple Distinguished SchoolNov 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The journey continues. After five years of working to integrate technology into its curriculum, St. Viator High School now has again been recognized as an Apple Distingu...