Cook County
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Theater spotlight: Classic tales, seasonal reviews and cirque spectacularsNov 18, 2025 12:03 pm - Holiday theater heats up with American Blues Theater’s radio play “It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s “A Christmas Carol,” a cirque-style holiday spectacular and more.
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Marklund sues state over denial of community-based housing proposalNov 18, 2025 11:47 am - The Marklund organization is asking a Kane County judge to overturn the state’s decision prohibiting it from building seven community homes in Elgin for adults with disabilities.
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NTSB says driver killed in Elgin crash had little warning of oncoming locomotiveNov 18, 2025 10:36 am - The driver killed in a crash last month at a railroad crossing in Elgin had little advance notice of an oncoming train, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Girls volleyball: Cook County All-Area captain Brookbank becomes elite outside hitter, carries on a family traditionNov 18, 2025 8:05 am - Last season as a sophomore, Kalyn Brookbank collected 82 kills on a Barrington team that posted a 28-10 record. Twelve months later, Brookbank enjoyed one of the finest ...
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COD launches Presidential Lecture Series featuring Elon University’s Dr. Peter FeltenNov 18, 2025 12:11 am - College of DuPage is hosting the inaugural event for President Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi's Presidential Lecture Series featuring Dr. Peter Felten, a renowned expert in higher education.
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Football crossing over with basketball in the IHSA landscapeNov 17, 2025 11:38 pm - This edition of the Daily Herald’s prep sports newsletter looks at the IHSA football playoffs and the start of the girls basketball season.
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Guzman y Gomez USA joins the Pack, partnering with the Chicago Wolves for the 2025-26 seasonNov 17, 2025 11:26 pm - Guzman y Gomez (GYG), the beloved global Mexican fast-food brand known for its clean and fresh flavors, is joining forces with the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey...
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COD celebrates 15 years of autism support group AutismericaNov 17, 2025 10:44 pm - Autismerica, a student organization at College of DuPage, is celebrating 15 years of providing a supportive community for neurodiverse students to connect and socialize. Alumni and supporters are invited to the 15th anniversary celebration on Dec. 9
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Arlington Heights taps former Antioch, Niles official as new economic development chiefNov 17, 2025 8:21 pm - Arlington Heights has hired Kim Biederman as its new economic development manager. She previously held a similar role in Antioch, and led several civic and nonprofit organizations.
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Schaumburg to host public information meeting Thursday for Meacham Road pedestrian bridgeNov 17, 2025 8:20 pm - Schaumburg officials will host a public information meeting Thursday evening to provide details about a long-planned pedestrian bridge over Meacham Road, connecting the convention center and entertainment district on the east side with the Veridian development on the west.