Cook County
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Gaslight Players to stage ‘Oklahoma!’Feb 23, 2026 3:27 pm - The Gaslight Players will present the classic musical “Oklahoma!”
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Daily Herald endorsement: Jeff Walter for GOP in 11th District in CongressFeb 23, 2026 2:42 pm - The Daily Herald endorses Jeff Walter for the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois District 11.
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86-year-old retiree gets back in the game with new backgammon leagueFeb 23, 2026 2:34 pm - A retired 86-year-old Warrenville man is spreading his passion for backgammon through Chicago and the suburbs.
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Our choice for Democrats in Congress District 9Feb 23, 2026 2:21 pm - With longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky deciding against seeking re-election, voters will find 14 active congressional candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot in...
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Mount Prospect honors outstanding businessesFeb 23, 2026 1:57 pm - Mount Prospect’s Economic Development Commission honored village businesses at its annual business awards ceremony Thursday at the Old Orchard Country Club.
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‘Embrace your Irish side’: Palatine St. Patrick’s Parade returns March 14Feb 23, 2026 12:45 pm - The renamed “Palatine St. Patrick’s Parade” will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, from the corner of Wood and Oak streets in the village’s downtown. Before and after the parade, sponsoring establishments will host events to help celebrate the occasion.
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Rolling Meadows Park District takes home two statewide awardsFeb 23, 2026 12:25 pm - Rolling Meadows Park District received two statewide recognitions during the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association Soaring to New Heights Conference January 29-31 in Chicago.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Dirty Turk’ blends immersive performance and community storytellingFeb 23, 2026 12:13 pm - A play written and directed by Harper College instructor Ilknür Ozgür, “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant,“ blends immersive performance and storytelling. Performances are March 5-15.
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Hoffman Estates firefighter honored with 2026 Outstanding Young Person AwardFeb 23, 2026 12:12 pm - The Illinois Jaycees has announced that Kurt Lichtenberg, 36, of Warrenville has been named a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Young Person Award in the category of Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership.
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New Ruth’s Chris Steak House to open soon in Naperville’s Block 59Feb 23, 2026 11:52 am - Ruth’s Chris Steak House is set to open its third suburban location, this time in Naperville’s Block 59 dining and entertainment complex.