Cook County
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CLC awarded $2 million grant to empower STEM studentsOct 27, 2025 10:34 am - College of Lake County is transforming and enhancing access for engineering and computer science students through a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program.
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Behind the scenes: How volunteers, advocacy make suburbs more bike-friendlyOct 27, 2025 9:58 am - Visible are bike rodeos, community rides, and bike information booths. Behind the scenes are the unsung community heroes - local volunteers planning, organizing and often staffing various events.
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‘Anybody can walk in and connect’: 100 years of original children’s book art stirs memoriesOct 26, 2025 8:45 pm - Even for those who never read the children’s classics a new exhibition of original art at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville is meant to spark memories.
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Schaumburg firefighters give assistive device to girl with epilepsy and cerebral palsyOct 26, 2025 6:12 pm - Kelly Boscardin’s Schaumburg backyard billowed with foam Sunday as friends, neighbors and area firefighters joyously soaked themselves. They were celebrating her daughter Savanah’s upcoming 9th birthday and a surprise gift from Project Fire Buddies that promises to transform Savanah’s life.
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College Achievers: Conant graduate Starkey has a striking college debut for NebraskaOct 26, 2025 6:03 pm - College Achievers: Abigail Starkey, a freshman bowler at the University of Nebraska and a graduate of Conant High School, was named MVP of her first college tournament.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Five area names to watch in the IHSA football playoffsOct 26, 2025 5:31 pm - Recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran looks at five area football players he thinks will have a major impact in the IHSA playoffs.
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Kids find tricks and treats on the trail in Schaumburg SundayOct 26, 2025 4:44 pm - Zombies, witches and pirates passed out candy to pandas, princesses and superheroes Sunday during the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Tricks & Treats in the Valley event at Heritage Farm.
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Lake County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design contestOct 26, 2025 11:40 am - Lake County’s “I Voted” sticker design contest for aspiring young artists has been extended through Friday, Nov. 14.
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Police investigate fatal crash in CarpentersvilleOct 26, 2025 9:59 am - Carpentersville police responded Sunday morning to the scene of a fatal traffic crash at Route 31 and Gentle Breeze Terrace.
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Two minor injuries in multi-vehicle fire at Woodfield parking deckOct 26, 2025 9:58 am - A multi-vehicle fire erupted Saturday afternoon at the Macy's side parking deck at Woodfield Mall, resulting in two minor injuries, Schaumburg fire officials said.