Cook County
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Elgin programs offer grants for rehab, painting of homes in historic districtsJan 13, 2026 1:09 pm - Elgin residents can apply now for a grant program designed to help restore homes in the city’s historic districts and a painting program for residents of the Elgin National Watch Historic District.
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Longtime District 54 Superintendent Andy DuRoss to retire in 2027Jan 13, 2026 12:23 pm - Andy DuRoss, who became superintendent of Schaumburg Township Elementary School District 54 in 2013, announced he is retiring at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
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Marni Yang’s experts say she could not have killed romantic rival, unborn child in 2007Jan 12, 2026 8:55 pm - Defense experts told a Lake County judge Monday that convicted murderer Marni Yang could not have killed a 42-year-old pregnant woman she saw as a rival for the affections of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle.
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Fox Valley Astronomical Society presents Extraordinary Leadership AwardJan 12, 2026 8:54 pm - The Fox Valley Astronomical Society recently awarded Mark Christensen with an Extraordinary Leadership Award.
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Arlington Heights Garden Club offers scholarship in environmental fieldsJan 12, 2026 7:47 pm - The Arlington Heights Garden Club awards scholarships up to $2,000 to local students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, sustainability, and related fields.
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Housing development on Libertyville Manor extended care site heads to final approvalJan 12, 2026 7:36 pm - Pulte Home Company’s plan to replace the aging Libertyville Manor extended care facility at 610 Peterson Road with 64 single-family homes and 70 age-restricted duplexes is heading for final approval.
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Hanson made his mark on youth athletic programs in PalatineJan 12, 2026 5:53 pm - Dennis Hanson spent nearly two decades shaping youth athletics and recreation programs in Palatine.Hanson, who died Thursday at 83, served on the Palatine Park District board from 1983 to 2001, including four terms as board president.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances last week?Jan 12, 2026 5:41 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top boys and girls basketball performances from last week.
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Rosemont raising ticket fees on shows at arena, theaterJan 12, 2026 4:48 pm - Rosemont village board members Monday agreed to increase the fee tacked onto event tickets at the Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre from $2 to $3.
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Mount Prospect hosting Coffee with the Cops eventsJan 12, 2026 4:25 pm - Mount Prospect police will host a “Coffee with the Cops” event from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Dunkin at 1798 S. Elmhurst Road.