Cook County
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‘Will help us do so much more’: Reach Rescue plans new facility to expand servicesApr 20, 2026 5:07 pm - Reach Rescue, a foster-based animal adoption organization in Mundelein, plans to build a new facility to expand its operations and ability to serve animals and the community.
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During intense flooding, Levee 37 proving effective at keeping the waters at bayApr 20, 2026 5:05 pm - For years, heavy rains along the Des Plaines River meant anxiety for residents in Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights and Wheeling. Since Levee 37 was built, however, flooded streets and sandbags reaching to the middle of River Road are just an unpleasant memory.
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College of DuPage generates $1.3 billion annual economic impact, supporting nearly 15,000 jobsApr 20, 2026 4:31 pm - According to a new Illinois Community College Board study, College of DuPage activities, including college operations, student spending and alumni employment, added $1.3 billion in income to the District 502 economy, accounting for nearly 1% of the gross regional product.
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Bridge Communities celebrating ‘Transforming Lives’ at 16th annual spring luncheonApr 20, 2026 4:13 pm - Bridge Communities will host its 16th annual "Celebrating Women, Transforming Lives" spring luncheon on May 15 at Danada House in Wheaton, honoring women who have overcome homelessness and community champions.
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Ken Bilk Memorial Scholarship applications openApr 20, 2026 3:14 pm - The Palatine Jaycees are seeking applicants for the 2026 Ken Blik Memorial Scholarship.
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College of Lake County Board will appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as Interim PresidentApr 20, 2026 3:08 pm - The College of Lake County Board of Trustees has announced its intent to appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as interim president effective May 1 through Jan. 3, 2027, or until a new president is selected.
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Bensenville teen shot to death in Stone ParkApr 20, 2026 2:55 pm - An 18-year-old Bensenville man was shot to death in Stone Park, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
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Glenbard South Theatre puts on ‘All Shook Up’ musical April 23-25Apr 20, 2026 2:54 pm - Glenbard South High School presents "All Shook Up," a Elvis Presley jukebox musical running April 23-25, featuring student performers in a comedic tale of mistaken identities and romance set in 1955.
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‘Mom Needs a Minute’ event kicks off just in time for Mother’s DayApr 20, 2026 2:54 pm - In celebration of Mother’s Day, local fitness and wellness experts are coming together to give mothers exactly what they have been asking for: a minute to themselves, because every mom needs (and deserves) a minute.
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Man charged with drunk-driving death in Bensenville crashApr 20, 2026 2:45 pm - A Bensenville man has been charged with killing a woman in a drunk-driving crash.