Cook County
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Flavors of Mexico: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at suburban bars and restaurantsApr 29, 2026 9:12 am - From margarita specials to tequila pairing dinners to Chihuahua races, there are myriad ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the suburbs.
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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into tractor-trailer on I-90 near Hoffman EstatesApr 29, 2026 8:22 am - A Rockford motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor-trailer on Insterstate 90 in Hoffman Estates Tuesday evening.
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Best bets: ESO season comes to a close, and Orion Ensemble disbands after 35 yearsApr 29, 2026 8:16 am - The ESO closes out its season this weekend, the Orion Ensemble bids farewell after 35 years, and comedian Doug Benson hosts a live taping of his podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” at Zanies Rosemont.
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Dozens of people involved in fight at adult soccer game in West DundeeApr 29, 2026 7:43 am - It’s been called the beautiful game, but an adult soccer league game reared its ugly side when a skirmish broke out involving around 100 people in West Dundee.
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Lombard’s Lilac Time returns with concerts, parade and family eventsApr 28, 2026 11:13 pm - Lilac Time 2026 runs May 2-17 at Lombard's Lilacia Park, featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips across 7 acres with free admission and various events including the coronation of the Lilac Queen, Lilac Parade, Mutt Strut, crafts fair, and concerts.
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Baseball: Robertson escapes trouble, stymies West Aurora for UEC West-leading South ElginApr 28, 2026 9:42 pm - South Elgin senior pitcher Jacob Robertson refused to get rattled against West Aurora Tuesday afternoon. First, his twin brother and normal starting catcher, Nathan, was ...
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Girls soccer: St. Charles East shuts out Lake Park, stays unbeatenApr 28, 2026 9:37 pm - Mya Leon learned how to get physical in the off-season. She already knew how to score. The St. Charles East sophomore scored 5 more goals Tuesday night in Roselle to lead...
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Softball: Prospect’s Maresco handcuffs HerseyApr 28, 2026 8:44 pm - After setting her season-high for strikeouts with 16 on Tuesday, Prospect's Megan Maresco didn't hesitate one second when asked what was the big key for her pitching prow...
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Bears megaproject bill takes baby steps in Senate, but ‘lots of work to be done’Apr 28, 2026 8:13 pm - “We have one chance to get this right,” and senators intend to give the legislation impacting the Bears’ future a thorough vetting, one lawmaker said.
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Skull prompts Kane Forest Preserve police to open death investigation; more bones foundApr 28, 2026 7:20 pm - Officers searching a Kane County forest preserve on Sunday after a skull was found there discovered additional bones that may be human, investigators announced Tuesday.