Cook County
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‘Land saved’: The Conservation Foundation steps in to help preserve property once eyed for warehousesFeb 02, 2026 3:05 pm - Nearly four years ago, Dundee Township residents banded together to fight against a proposed warehouse development at Binnie and Randall roads. Today, a sign from The Conservation Foundation at the same intersection proclaims victory: “Land Saved.”
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Buffalo Grove, Wheeling team for school safety studyFeb 02, 2026 1:51 pm - The villages of Buffalo Grove and Wheeling are partnering on a study aimed at making getting to school safer for students.
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Cook County offering spay, neuter discounts for pets this monthFeb 02, 2026 1:51 pm - Cook County pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians to receive up to a $40 discount on spay or neuter services this month.
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Best Bets: ESO in concert, Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and Chicago Botanic’s orchid showFeb 02, 2026 1:40 pm - This weekend, listen to the sounds of Barber and Brahms courtesy of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Plus, warm up with hot chocolate during the Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and view beautiful flowers during the Chicago Botanic Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy” in Glencoe.
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The HAP Foundation selected to lead Lake County CHW Learning CollaborativeFeb 02, 2026 1:24 pm - The HAP Foundation has been selected to lead the Lake County Community Health Worker Learning Collaborative and Medicaid Assessment Initiative funded by The Hunter Family Foundation, the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County, and the Steans Family Foundation.
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Celebrate local roots and lasting legacies during Black History Month at Gail Borden LibraryFeb 02, 2026 1:14 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is hosting various programs and events to celebrate Black History Month, including exhibits, discussions, and presentations.
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Look: Take a minute to enjoy The Week in Pictures photo galleryFeb 02, 2026 1:13 pm -
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District 214 Community Education’s The Theater Lab announces cast of ‘Romeo and Juliet’Feb 02, 2026 12:19 pm - The Theater Lab has announced the cast for the opening show of its 10th anniversary season, “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. The production will be a limited four-performance run, Feb. 6, 7, 14, and 15, at the Forest View Educational Center Theater in Arlington Heights.
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Sweden’s Queen of Swing plays Schaumburg Prairie Center Feb. 6Feb 02, 2026 12:04 pm - The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts will present internationally acclaimed jazz sensation Gunhild Carling at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6.
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10th Congressional District’s Schneider, Coghill to meet in virtual forum Feb. 19Feb 02, 2026 11:41 am - The Democratic candidates running to represent Illinois’ 10th District in Congress will talk about the issues facing the nation Feb. 19 in a virtual forum.