Cook County
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‘A thoughtful restaurant’: Mockingbird in East Dundee embarks on an expansion while keeping the vibe intimateOct 21, 2025 5:25 pm - Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee is in the middle of an expansion that will see the footprint nearly triple. The restaurant specializes in shareables, small plates and pizzas all cooked in a wood-fired oven while offering a robust wine and cocktail program.
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Mount Prospect man killed in crash near Maple ParkOct 21, 2025 5:04 pm - Authorities have identified a 25-year-old Mount Prospect man as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday at the DeKalb and Kane county line near Maple Park.
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Barrington Hills video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nominationOct 21, 2025 5:03 pm - A suburban video gambling mogul is putting his chips into a Republican primary bid for Illinois governor. Rick Heidner, a Barrington Hills real estate developer and the owner of Gold Rush Gaming, formed a gubernatorial campaign committee on Tuesday.
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Naperville event highlights local food systems and sustainabilityOct 21, 2025 4:21 pm - Join The Conservation Foundation, North Central College, and activist and forager Robin Greenfield for “Strengthening Local Food Systems & Living Sustainably” on Saturday, Nov. 1. Topics include sustainable living, local food systems, composting, and recycling, with a focus on connecting with nature and reducing waste.
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U.S. Rep. Schneider to hold virtual town hall ThursdayOct 21, 2025 4:19 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will hold a virtual town hall Thursday.
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Democratic incumbents dominating fundraising in suburban congressional racesOct 21, 2025 4:02 pm - Campaign fundraising efforts in Chicago-area congressional districts are one-sided affairs dominated by Democratic incumbents.
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Bloomingdale Chamber restaurants serve up support for local food pantriesOct 21, 2025 3:37 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce has launched a fundraising initiative called "One Meal at a Time" to support three local food pantries.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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Shakespeare in the ’burbs: ‘Merchant of Venice’ at Janus Theatre, ‘As You Like It’ at WritersOct 21, 2025 2:37 pm - Janus Theatre concludes its long tenure at the Elgin Art Showcase with a 90-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” and Writers Theatre stages “As You Like It.”
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Dining out: Giordano’s adds tavern-style pizza to its menuOct 21, 2025 1:23 pm - Giordano’s is adding tavern-style pizza to its menu starting this week. Plus, Halloween-themed dining events are haunting the suburbs and Truluck’s in Rosemont is celebrating Florida stone crab season.