Cook County
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A heart of gold: St. Viator student honored for ‘exceptional’ volunteerism in Arlington HeightsJan 21, 2026 11:07 am - Saint Viator junior Shane Smith was named the Young Champion by the Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold Committee, which recognizes a middle or high school student who has made an exceptional impact on the local community.
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More homes on the horizon: West Dundee annexes land at Route 72 and Randall RoadJan 21, 2026 9:56 am - West Dundee trustees have unanimously agreed to annex roughly 75 acres at the southeast corner of Route 72 and Randall Road. The vote on Monday paves the way for Fox Haven, a proposed development that would bring 89 single-family homes and 94 duplexes to the village.
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Boys basketball: Dundee-Crown pushes McHenry to OT in FVC lossJan 20, 2026 10:32 pm - The Blake Renfro who started for McHenry against Dundee-Crown wasn’t the same one who finished the basketball game. Renfro made amends for a slow start by sinking a clutc...
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Boys basketball: Willowbrook falls short at MortonJan 20, 2026 10:17 pm - Morton junior guard Angelo Lazo started Tuesday’s game on a hot streak. Junior guard Jeramyah Tucker saved the majority of his scoring for the final two quarters, while s...
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New labor deal gives Arlington Heights firefighters 3% raisesJan 20, 2026 9:39 pm - Arlington Heights’ firefighters union has reached a new three-year labor agreement with the village, providing 3% raises in 2026, 3.5% in 2027, and 3.25% in 2028.
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Boys basketball: Leyden stays hot, runs past Addison TrailJan 20, 2026 9:12 pm - Early in the first quarter at Addison Trail, from his spot in front of the Leyden bench, Eagles coach Tyler Gilliam kept exhorting his team to “go quick.” “That’s a big p...
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College of DuPage awarded $4 million federal grant to expand aviation and drone programsJan 20, 2026 7:20 pm - College of DuPage was awarded a $4 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to support and expand its Aviation Management and Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs.
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Palatine pausing Street Fest this summerJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Palatine officials announced this week the annual Street Fest will not be held this summer, due to upcoming improvements in the downtown. In its place, though, will be two summer food truck events.
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with Broadway’s Sean Doherty and Elgin Symphony ensembleJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Broadway’s Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner on Feb. 14.
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‘One of the good guys’: Former Elmhurst, Oak Brook elected official Gerald Wolin diesJan 20, 2026 5:09 pm - Oak Brook resident Gerald “Jerry” Wolin, who served city panels for both Elmhurst and Oak Brook, died Jan. 17 at 86.