Cook County
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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over PennMar 19, 2026 10:21 pm - Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.
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Six Flags Great America to mark 50th anniversary with a summer-long partyMar 19, 2026 5:05 pm - Since opening as Marriott’s Great America in 1976, millions of visitors over generations have seen the theme park east of Interstate 94 and south of Grand Avenue in Gurnee evolve and expand.
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New Palatine garbage contract offers food scrap compostingMar 19, 2026 4:17 pm - Palatine residents will see expanded recycling and composting options under a new eight-year solid waste contract with Groot Industries.
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Woodridge man charged with leading police on chaseMar 19, 2026 3:55 pm - A 73-year-old Woodridge man faces felony charges after authorities said he first led police on a brief pursuit in Bensenville and later on a chase that ultimately ended in Lake County.
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Body of missing student from Elmhurst found in BarcelonaMar 19, 2026 3:26 pm - The body of James “Jimmy” Gracey, a college student from Elmhurst who went missing while in Spain on spring break, was found Thursday in the water off a Barcelona beach, police said.
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Federal disaster loans now available to homeowners and businesses affected by August 2025 stormsMar 19, 2026 3:09 pm - Residents and business owners in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties whose properties sustained damage during last August’s severe weather can now apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
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Schaumburg High School raises $82,480 during St. Baldrick’s eventMar 19, 2026 2:16 pm - Schaumburg High School’s St. Baldrick’s celebration on St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday raised the spirits of the school community as well as $82,480 to battle childhood cancers.
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Schaumburg Library announces next two programs in Civic Awareness SeriesMar 19, 2026 1:42 pm - Schaumburg Library invites the community to explore topics through its Civic Awareness Series, a set of programs designed to encourage thoughtful dialogue, informed decision-making and meaningful community engagement.
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DuPage clerk’s election loss won’t end legal fight with county boardMar 19, 2026 12:19 pm - Despite losing her reelection bid, DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek says she will continue with an appeal challenging recent court rulings in her ongoing feud with the county board.
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DuPage sheriff handling death investigation near Villa ParkMar 19, 2026 8:47 am - A large police presence at Ardmore Avenue and Canterbury Lane near Villa Park is the result of an ongoing death investigation, according to the DuPage County sheriff’s of...