Cook County
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers present ‘Travel Stories’ in trio of performancesJan 12, 2026 10:45 am - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will present “Travel Stories” through storytelling performances exploring journeys, both real and imaginary.
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Spotlight: Marriott revives ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ while Metropolis stages a concert version of ‘Oliver!’Jan 12, 2026 10:41 am - This week’s theater openings include Marriott’s revival of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s concert version of “Oliver!,” Goodman Theatre’s showcase of in-progress plays and the eighth Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
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Andrew Schwab withdraws candidacy for Kane County sheriff, endorses JohnsonJan 12, 2026 9:20 am - Democratic hopeful Andrew Schwab announced on Facebook that he was withdrawing his candidacy for Kane County sheriff and endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson.
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‘He’s a connector of people’: Palatine High Bilingual Biology teacher impacts both students and colleaguesJan 12, 2026 8:35 am - Palatine High School’s Mauricio Orozco is that rare teacher whose excellence can be measured not only by his impact on his students but also his influence on colleagues as an instructional coach.
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Three U-46 educators take on new leadership positionsJan 12, 2026 12:04 am - On Dec. 15, the Elgin Area School District U-46 board promoted three internal candidates to new leadership roles within the district for the 2026-27 school year.
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GPS Parent Series in Urdu to focus on warmth and connection in familiesJan 11, 2026 10:03 pm - B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Urdu will present “A Parent’s Guide for Flourishing Families” with family therapist and youth counselor Saleha Jawaid on Thursday, Jan. 22, via Zoom.
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Transforming Touhy: Gridlocked and hazardous, major suburban thoroughfare is getting a redoJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - Big changes are coming to the Touhy Avenue corridor in northwest Cook meaning faster travel for the millions of drivers who use it.
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Don’t trash that battery: Rechargeables and others being accepted for recycling under new state lawJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - With the groundwork for a new state law done and mechanisms in place, consumers now have places to take batteries rather than have them rolling around in kitchen drawers or gathering dust in the garage.
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Kane County receives $75k grant to train 2,000 residents in mental health first aidJan 11, 2026 8:33 pm - Kane County Health Department and Family Service Association are offering Mental Health First Aid training to teach residents how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
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GPS program to help student-athletes find balance and maintain motivationJan 11, 2026 8:03 pm - The GPS Parent Series will host "Empowering Athletes: Fostering Confidence for Peak Performance" with former Division I athlete and author Alison Jones on Jan. 21 via Zoom.