Cook County
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Flannau and Quijote Duos unite for ‘Hammer & Bow’ concert at Elgin ChurchMar 11, 2026 12:01 pm - Acclaimed chamber music performers Flannau Duo and Quijote Duo will appear together in the next installment of First Congregational’s 2026 Lenten Concert Series. They will perform their "Hammer & Bow" program, featuring viola, cello, piano and percussion with premieres by Jorge Amado, Ben Zucker, and Sixto Franco.
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DuPage sheriff candidate cleared of wrongdoing by departmentMar 11, 2026 11:47 am - DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month and left the scene without contacting police.
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Dining out: Throwback pricing at Clara’s, Giordano’s Italian beef pizza and moreMar 11, 2026 10:00 am - Clara’s in Woodridge is offering throwback pricing from 1987, Giordano’s and Buona have teamed up again on the Italian beef pizza, and Fat Rosie’s is serving up specials for spring.
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Barrington teen identified as driver killed in crash Monday in Deer ParkMar 11, 2026 9:05 am - A 17-year-old Barrington boy has been identified by Lake County authorities as the driver killed Monday morning in Deer Park.
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13 finalists to perform at Sinfonietta Bel Canto Voice Competition ConcertMar 11, 2026 12:17 am - The Sinfonietta Bel Canto will host its 13th annual Voice Competition Finalists Concert on Sunday, March 22, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, featuring singers competing for cash prizes in four age categories.
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Award-winning poets, authors offer their talents at The Literacy Connection’s Poetry FestivalMar 10, 2026 11:43 pm - “Writing Down Our Roots” is this year’s theme for the second annual Poetry & Literacy Festival fundraiser for The Literacy Connection on Saturday, April 25.
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Catholics are invited to confession during Be Reconciled Day March 25Mar 10, 2026 10:25 pm - The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter. This year, “Be Reconciled Day” will be held on Wednesday, March 25.
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Mother accused of abusing 11-year-old son ordered held pending trialMar 10, 2026 7:06 pm - The mother of an 11-year-old boy authorities say suffered years of abuse has been ordered held pending trial.
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Arlington Heights board split on video gamblingMar 10, 2026 6:56 pm - Arlington Heights village board members deadlocked this week on whether to allow video gambling machines in local restaurants.
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Getting a head start: Illinois students 5th in nation for scoring high on AP examsMar 10, 2026 6:52 pm - More Illinois students are taking Advanced Placement courses and scoring high on those exams compared to their peers in a majority of states, latest College Board data shows.