Cook County
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Campaign manager for suburban congressional candidate diesSep 30, 2025 9:54 am - Lisa Schneider Fabes, a political consultant who was recently hired to manage the campaign of Democratic congressional candidate Phil Andrew in the 9th District, has died.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in WheelingSep 30, 2025 9:27 am - A 71-year-old man died early Tuesday after being struck by an SUV in Wheeling.
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New take on escape rooms set to open in Mount Prospect this NovemberSep 30, 2025 9:24 am - An escape room-esq experience called Time Mission is opening in Mount Prospect in mid-November.
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Writers’ exquisite ‘Comet of 1812’ is Jeff Awards’ most honored productionSep 29, 2025 11:15 pm - Writers Theatre’s “Natasha, Pierre & the Comet of 1812” was the most honored single production during this year’s Joseph Jefferson Award ceremony honoring excellence in Chicago and suburban equity theater. Paramount, Drury Lane, Northlight and Marriott theaters were also recognized during the 57th celebration.
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‘Big Game’ is a big deal — and raises big money — at Hersey High SchoolSep 29, 2025 7:48 pm - The gym at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights shook with noise from the packed bleachers Monday as it played host to “The Big Game” Monday. The annual basketball contest features players from Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s Career Life Skills program for students with cognitive delays.
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Turtle on the run: Police, neighbors help Arlington Heights woman corral wayward ‘companion’Sep 29, 2025 7:15 pm - A tortoise in Arlington Heights broke out of his owner’s back yard twice in one week.
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LOOK: The Week in Pictures photo gallery for Sept. 15-28, 2025Sep 29, 2025 6:58 pm -
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District 214 eyeing solar panels at Rolling Meadows, five other schools as incentives set to expireSep 29, 2025 5:59 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering installation of solar panels at Rolling Meadows High School and racing against the clock to capture expiring federal incentives.
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Village councilman: Survey results, sewer inspection reveal rats declining in Palatine neighborhoodSep 29, 2025 5:55 pm - A recent survey and sewer inspection are yielding encouraging results for Palatine residents concerned about a rat infestation in their neighborhood.
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 5?Sep 29, 2025 5:28 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the area’s top prep football performances in Week 5.