Cook County
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A year after long delays, Cook County tax bills go out on timeMar 02, 2026 10:04 am - After monthslong delays in mailing tax bills last year created havoc for property owners and local governments in Cook County, officials announced Monday that this year’s bills are out on time.
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Why there is a lot of coyote activity this time of yearMar 01, 2026 8:45 pm - They live among us year-round, although there is a better chance now of spotting or encountering coyotes in your travels. Here’s why.
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For Chicago-area Iranians, war stirs complex mix of emotionsMar 01, 2026 6:56 pm - The war in Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has aroused complex and often conflicting emotions for members of the Chicago area’s Iranian community.
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College Achievers: Familiarity breeds success for Stevenson graduate Bardic, Illinois WesleyanMar 01, 2026 3:49 pm - College Achievers: Stevenson graduate Ava Bardic leads Illinois Wesleyan’s women’s basketball team in scoring and is one many Titans players to have played for local high school basketball programs.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Hersey’s Nawrot skyrockets in national recruiting ratingsMar 01, 2026 2:31 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: In the latest Rivals.com ranking of college recruits, Hersey’s Jake Nawrot is listed as the No. 2 quarterback in the nation in the Class of 2027.
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Commuters should expect delays during La Fox-area road closureMar 01, 2026 10:05 am - Bunker Road near La Fox in Kane County is closing between Keslinger Road and Hughes Road starting Monday as construction crews install a new bridge.
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Man killed in apparent accidental shooting in ElginMar 01, 2026 8:36 am - A man died from an apparently accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound on Elgin’s east side Friday night, police said.
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Boys swimming: Vernon Hills’ Plaksin accomplishes a first twiceFeb 28, 2026 8:07 pm - Moments before Vernon Hills junior Yury Plaksin made program history at Saturday’s boys swimming and diving state meet at FMC Natatorium in Westmont, Cougars coach Jim Pa...
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Girls wrestling: Glenbard East’s Shymkiv escapes with state championshipFeb 28, 2026 7:18 pm - BLOOMINGTON — If Nadiia Shymkiv could escape, she’d be a state champion. Facing St. Viator’s Charlotte Nold at 105 pounds, Shymkiv found herself locked into a 1-1 draw af...
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Boys swimming: Vatev brothers lead Hinsdale Central to fourth straight state championshipFeb 28, 2026 7:07 pm - Hinsdale Central won the boys state swimming championship Saturday, with Marmion placing second.