Cook County
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Mind-bending: Elmhurst native stages David Byrne’s ‘Theater of the Mind’Mar 18, 2026 2:29 pm - Elmhurst native and York High School graduate Andrew Scoville comes home to direct “Theater of the Mind,” an immersive production by Talking Heads founder David Byrne, and his wife, writer Mala Gaonkar.
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Meet the ducks that nest in treesMar 18, 2026 2:16 pm - Early spring is a good time to see local tree ducks, both of which have nested at Stillman Nature Center in Barrington -- the wood duck and hooded merganser.
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Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch at these suburban restaurantsMar 18, 2026 1:38 pm - Spring has sprung, and Easter Sunday is almost here. This means that suburban restaurants are planning festive buffets, brunches, visits with the Easter bunny and more.
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Scenic strolls: Favorite places for a walk or hike in the Tri-CitiesMar 18, 2026 1:05 pm - Through the years, it has often been mentioned in this column which parks, paths and neighborhood routes my wife and I walk. Here are a few of our favorites.
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First place winners, 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing ContestMar 18, 2026 1:01 pm - Here are the first place winners in the 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest.
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DuPage youth jazz ensemble chasing New York gloryMar 18, 2026 12:50 pm - The jazz stars of tomorrow can be found in DuPage County. The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will put its chops on display at the 31st annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City April 30-May 2.
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Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbsMar 18, 2026 12:11 pm - Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.
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Des Plaines approves $17M incentive deal for Costco developmentMar 18, 2026 11:51 am - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday approved financial incentives worth up to $17 million to bring a Costco store to town.
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College student from Elmhurst disappears during spring break trip to SpainMar 18, 2026 11:09 am - An Elmhurst family is seeking help finding their son, who disappeared Tuesday in Barcelona, Spain.
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8 new stores, entertainment venues coming to Woodfield MallMar 18, 2026 10:53 am - Lindt Swiss Master Chocolatiers has led a wave of eight new stores and entertainment venues coming to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this spring.