Cook County
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Arlington Heights police earn national accreditationFeb 16, 2026 1:03 pm - The Arlington Heights Police Department has achieved accreditation for a sixth time since 2008 from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Lake and McHenry health departments launch annual ‘Operation Dropbox’ to support veteransFeb 16, 2026 12:46 pm - The Lake County Health Department has announced its second annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 local veterans and their families, in collaboration with the McHenry County Department of Health.
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New forest preserve honors prairie roots with Mshkodé nameFeb 16, 2026 12:32 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners has officially named a new forest preserve in Winthrop Harbor, acquired in November 2025.
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Crystal Lake woman dies after single-vehicle crash in Hoffman EstatesFeb 16, 2026 12:04 pm - Hoffman Estates police are continuing to investigate a single-vehicle crash Friday evening that killed a 25-year-old Crystal Lake woman.
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Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis Presents ‘Mesmerize’Feb 16, 2026 11:40 am - Buffalo Grove High School’s Orchesis, under the direction of Michelle Carrison and assistant Hannah Vaselaney, will take the stage for their highly anticipated annual dance show, “Mesmerize,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19, 20, and 21
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Vernon Township Mental Health Board awards 17 community grantsFeb 16, 2026 11:28 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board recently awarded $232,200 in community grants, as part of its second round of the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Grants program.
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Lombard Historical Society shares love stories from the pastFeb 16, 2026 11:19 am - On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Lombard Historical Society presents "Love Stories From History --The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!" with Lorrisa Julianus, an award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker.
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Schaumburg A.M. Rotary to host Feb. 26 soup tasting fundraiser to support local familiesFeb 16, 2026 10:42 am - The Rotary Club of Schaumburg A.M. invites the community to come together for an evening of flavor, fun and philanthropy at its annual Souper Bowl of Soups Cook-Off Fundraiser, taking place Thursday, Feb. 26, at its new and larger location: the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, at 50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg.
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MCC to present premiere of faculty-written musical, ‘I’m No Shakespeare’Feb 16, 2026 10:15 am - The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College is hosting the world premiere of “I’m No Shakespeare,” written by MCC music instructor Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.