Cook County
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Boys volleyball: Warren’s firepower too much for CarmelApr 14, 2026 9:15 pm - Host Carmel Catholic had its hands full when the Corsairs faced Warren in nonconference boys volleyball action Tuesday night in Mundelein. The Blue Devils (7-2) built a c...
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Softball: Hubert’s early blast helps Palatine hand Schaumburg its first lossApr 14, 2026 8:57 pm - Jenna Hubert's 2-run homer in the first inning over the center field fence proved to be the game-winner on Tuesday when her Palatine softball team hosted unbeaten Schaumb...
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How mistaken identity in Wheeling shoplifting case led to arrest, lawsuitApr 14, 2026 6:57 pm - Confusion about the identity of an elusive shoplifter in Wheeling led to the arrest of the wrong woman.
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Rosemont firm run by mayor’s brother loses longstanding contracts at Allstate ArenaApr 14, 2026 6:51 pm - Bomark Cleaning, run by Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens’ brother Mark, lost long-held janitorial and parking contracts for the Allstate Arena after a request for proposals process.
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College of Lake County to appoint chief academic officer as interim presidentApr 14, 2026 6:27 pm - Kristen Jones, vice president of education and chief academic officer at the College of Lake County will become interim president effective May 1.
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‘Tiny harbingers of spring’ near end of their annual pilgrimage back to suburbsApr 14, 2026 6:15 pm - One of the smaller “harbingers of spring” are expected to return to suburban backyards this week as hummingbirds continue their annual migration north after wintering in Latin America.
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Palatine gives preliminary approval to 38-unit townhouse development at former gas station siteApr 14, 2026 4:39 pm - A long‑vacant former gas station and car wash property in Palatine, now overgrown with weeds and loomed over by two billboards, could soon by replaced by a 38-unit townhouse development.
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Authorities say man led Lisle police on high-speed chase before crashing into streetlight poleApr 14, 2026 4:22 pm - A Chicago felon accused of leading Lisle police on a high-speed chase Monday while armed with a loaded gun was ordered to be held in jail.
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Home & garden calendar, April 14-25Apr 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like turn your garden into a B&B for birds, the romance of roses, and more. Also, listings of wildflower walks and plant sales.
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Chicago Harp Quartet presents ‘Sounds of the Earth’ in Aurora and St. CharlesApr 14, 2026 3:14 pm - The Chicago Harp Quartet will perform "Sounds of the Earth: Music and Nature in Harmony" on April 19-20, featuring nature-themed pieces by various composers including works specifically written for the quartet.