Cook County
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Schaumburg pays $10M settlement for Septemberfest worker fatally hit by car in 2022Feb 18, 2026 4:20 pm - Schaumburg trustees have approved a $10 million settlement with the family of a Hanover Park man who died after being hit by a wrong-way driver while working at Septemberfest in 2022.
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College of DuPage clinic to help ‘Give Kids A Smile’ with free teeth cleanings, examsFeb 18, 2026 4:19 pm - The College of DuPage Dental Hygiene Clinic will provide free cleanings, school forms, exams and X-rays for children next week.
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Chicago man sentenced to 24 years for 2021 shooting at Safari Land in Villa ParkFeb 18, 2026 4:01 pm - A Chicago man was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday for a 2021 shooting during a child’s birthday party at the Safari Land indoor amusement park in Villa Park.
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Elburn man sentenced to 37 years in prison for child sexual exploitationFeb 18, 2026 3:49 pm - An Elburn man was sentenced to 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting nearly 100 children last year.
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10 from District 207 honored by State Board of EducationFeb 18, 2026 3:16 pm - A total of 10 individuals from District 207 were honored as part of the Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year program this year.
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Muslims begin holy month of Ramadan with fasting and feeding those in needFeb 18, 2026 2:54 pm - Muslims across the suburbs and globally began the Islamic holy month of Ramadan Wednesday with daily fasting from dawn to sunset, while also increasing giving charity, worship and reflection during the period.
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Northbrook Park District offers noncontact football skills competition for ages 6-14Feb 18, 2026 1:57 pm - Next month, the Northbrook Park District will bring back the Youth Punt, Pass and Kick Challenge, a football skills competition for children ages 6-14.
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Chamber Music on the Fox hosts ‘Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine’Feb 18, 2026 1:33 pm - The Chamber Music on the Fox series presents "Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine," featuring romantic favorites from composers like Robert and Clara Schumann and W.A. Mozart.
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Buffalo Grove Park District conducting resident surveyFeb 18, 2026 1:33 pm - The Buffalo Grove Park District has launched a community survey to hear from residents about their experiences, perceptions, and priorities of parks, programs, and facilities.
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Short Story Theatre presents six true stories March 12Feb 18, 2026 1:00 pm - Short Story Theatre will present an evening of six warm, wise and wonderful true stories about myriad topics, including starting a mahjong business, befriending your doctor, sewing a perfect seam, car woes and a grudge from childhood.