Cook County
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Arlington Heights manufacturing facility receives safety awardApr 06, 2026 1:10 pm - An Arlington Heights manufacturing plant received a top safety award from Northfield-based Medline, a provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions.
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‘High School Musical 2 JR’ show for all ages April 11-12 in NorthbrookApr 06, 2026 12:22 pm - For a high-energy show packed with friendship, big personalities and a little bit of summer chaos, see “High School Musical 2 JR.” at the Northbrook Park District.
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Driver charged in St. Charles crash that killed motorcyclist ordered to remain in jailApr 06, 2026 12:00 pm - A West Chicago woman accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist last week in a St. Charles crash will remain in jail while awaiting trial, a Kane County judge ruled Monday.
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Celebrating creativity: Meet the 2026 District 214, Daily Herald Community Art & Writing Contest winnersApr 06, 2026 11:29 am - We proudly present the winners of the Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. Their winning submissions will publish over the next week.
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Third place winners, 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing ContestApr 06, 2026 11:20 am - Here are the third-place winners in the 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest. The first-place winners published on March 20; second-place winners published on March 25.
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Seven U-46 employees earn state recognition in Those Who Excel programApr 06, 2026 11:10 am - Seven educators from Elgin Area School District U-46 received recognition through Illinois State Board of Education's Those Who Excel program, which honors teachers, administrators, and support staff making meaningful contributions to students and school communities across the state.
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Schaumburg sponsors annual festival of student filmmakers’ work Friday and SaturdayApr 06, 2026 10:50 am - The work of student filmmakers from near and very, very far will be showcased Friday and Saturday at Schaumburg’s 19th annual Screen Test Student Fest at the newly rechristened Al Larson Cultural Center.
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‘Kids love being in his class’: Middle school teacher blends hands-on instruction with real-world experienceApr 06, 2026 9:40 am - Bryan Henley is a student favorite for his hands-on, future-focused courses at Palombi Middle School in Lake Villa.
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Clinical psychologist to present ‘Parent Yourself First’ in GPS Parent Series webinarApr 06, 2026 12:00 am - Clinical psychologist Kappadakunnel will present "Parent Yourself First: Become the Parent You Mean to Be" on April 8. The presentation focuses on how parents can unlearn wounded patterns from their own upbringing and understand how their childhood experiences impact their current parenting style.
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Seigle Foundation sponsors the expansion of Elgin Youth Symphony’s Starter Strings ProgramApr 05, 2026 11:41 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded arts grants to 10 organizations including Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, Hamilton Wings, Chamber Music on the Fox, and two new recipients: Ballet Folklorico Girasol and iambe theatre ensemble