Cook County
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Sled dogs, crafts and roasting marshmallows highlight of Bartlett WinterfestFeb 28, 2026 2:27 pm - Attendees packed a not-so-frosty Winterfest Saturday in Bartlett despite the lack of snowy weather or the elements of a typical winter wonderland.
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Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability boardFeb 28, 2026 1:43 pm - Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board. The board would be able to set the maximum price for certain prescription drugs in Illinois, which advocates say could save the state millions of dollars on health plan spending.
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Photos: The month of February in the suburbsFeb 28, 2026 1:31 pm - Cold weather gave way to warm sunshine for a few days before winter came back and Daily Herald photographers worked through it to bring you the best moments from around t...
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The Biz Week That Was: Data center interrupted, Bears tug of war, and the state’s new nuclear goalsFeb 28, 2026 12:50 pm - Lisle seeks details on work at data center property Lisle was forced to take legal action to halt construction at a data center after the company that operates the f...
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‘We didn’t want to leave anyone behind’: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans plans new housing for those who servedFeb 28, 2026 12:00 pm - Led by veterans, a Wheaton-based nonprofit organization aims to provide new permanent supportive housing in the city’s downtown for those who served, as well as their families.
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Lawmakers react to attacks on Iran, warn about perils of ‘long-term military commitment’Feb 28, 2026 11:52 am - Democratic members of the Illinois congressional delegation warned against another protracted conflict in the Middle East in response to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran Saturday, while some downstate Republicans praised President Donald Trump.
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Suburban leaders: Reduction in local share of state income taxes could affect services, force tax hikesFeb 28, 2026 11:30 am - Local governments are crying foul in the wake of Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed cut of their share of the state income tax in 2027.
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Boys basketball: Fremd wins 20th regional titleFeb 28, 2026 9:34 am - Rafael Pinto, Tommy Moffett, and Jordan Williams combined for 46 points as Fremd earned their 20th regional championship in school history with a 59-44 victory over Lake ...
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Laura Fine: 2026 candidate for 9th Congressional DistrictFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Laura Fine is a Democratic candidate for the 9th Congressional District.
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Bushra Amiwala: 2026 candidate for 9th Congressional DistrictFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Bushra Amiwala is a Democratic candidate for the 9th Congressional District.