Cook County
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Tomato Man bringing famed heirloom plant sale to Highland ParkApr 22, 2026 11:57 am - Bob Zeni, aka the Chicago Tomato Man, is coming to Highland Park. Zeni’s annual sale, which has officially started, will match gardening fanatics with more than 16,000 heirloom tomato seedlings.
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District 57 celebrates special group of retiring teachers, staff membersApr 22, 2026 10:55 am - Combined, the new retirees totaled 183 years of classroom experience and community connection. Mount Prospect Elementary District 57 celebrated seven educators and staff members for their contributions to the district.
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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When will Fox River recede to its banks? Not for many days – if it stays dryApr 22, 2026 8:07 am - A hydrologist with the National Weather Service’s Chicago bureau hedges his words when talking about when the flooding on the Fox River may recede, and where that will happen first.
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Palatine gives tattoo studio OK to expandApr 22, 2026 1:25 am - A Palatine tattoo studio seems to have made its mark on the village.The Palatine village council amended the special use for White Eagle Tattoo at 574 W. Colfax St.
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Long-vacant gas station site on Northwest Highway clears hurdleApr 22, 2026 1:22 am - An updated automobile service station and mart on East Northwest Highway moved a step closer to full operation.
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Community donates 4,600 stuffed animals to support children in crisisApr 22, 2026 12:52 am - Over 4,600 stuffed animals were collected through parish generosity and volunteer efforts, then distributed to 23 first responder departments and three nonprofits serving children in need.
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American Wind Band to honor scholarship winners at ‘Saturday Morning Soundtrack’ concertApr 22, 2026 12:30 am - American Wind Band will perform a "Saturday Morning Soundtrack" concert on April 26, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring cartoon-themed music including pieces from Pixar movies, The Flintstones, The Simpsons, and classical works used in cartoons.
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Softball: Sheehan escapes trouble, pitches South Elgin by BartlettApr 21, 2026 10:07 pm - Every time Bartlett batters thought they had figured out South Elgin pitcher Jenna Sheehan Tuesday, the right-hander managed to find a different way to frustrate them. Ba...
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Baseball: Fecht’s pitching, Toma’s hitting sends West Aurora past BartlettApr 21, 2026 9:53 pm - Tyler Fecht has provided West Aurora’s baseball team with plenty of offensive punch at the top of the batting order this season. Lately, he has been pulling his weight on...