Cook County
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5 suburban community colleges selected among the Top 200 nationwide to compete for 2027 Aspen PrizeNov 05, 2025 2:03 pm - Five suburban community colleges are among the 200 institutions nationwide selected as eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
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Harper to present romantic musical ‘She Loves Me’Nov 05, 2025 12:48 pm - Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s fall musical, “She Loves Me,” is described by director Kevin Long as a “balm for a troubled time.”
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‘Nothing underhanded’: Moylan defends move to end reelection bid, set up staffer as replacementNov 05, 2025 12:20 pm - Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines said a recent series of significant health battles is behind his decision to end his campaign for an eighth term in Springfield in favor of his chief of staff, Justin Cochran.
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Quest Academy alumnus receives second Patent Award from Vedder PriceNov 05, 2025 11:07 am - Quest Academy has announced that Rayan Zaidi, Class of 2025, has received a Patent Award from Vedder Price for his invention, PyroShield. Rayan developed PyroShield during his eighth grade year at Quest Academy, demonstrating exceptional creativity, innovation, and technical skill.
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Rolling Meadows 2026 events: Meadows Fest rocks on, but Hoedown gets the bootNov 05, 2025 11:06 am - Rolling Meadows officials plan to bring back Meadows Fest in 2026 after its successful debut in 2025, but will eliminate the Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest and Bites & Beats due to low attendance.
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‘Bike club plus’: Cycling groups add other activities as weather grows colderNov 05, 2025 10:46 am - As the weather turns colder, many suburban bike clubs’ activities transition to volunteer efforts such as roadside cleanups and food drives, along with meetups known as “zero mile rides.”
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Wine tastings at suburban clubs becoming popular affairsNov 05, 2025 10:41 am - Like several other private suburban clubs, Kemper Lakes Golf Club hosts wine tastings throughout the year. The Kildeer club’s marquee event, featuring more than 30 vendors, takes place this weekend and is expected to attract 700 wine enthusiasts.
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15th annual Going Dutch exploring identity, mythology and transformationNov 05, 2025 10:37 am - The 15th annual Going Dutch on Nov. 8-9 celebrates female and nonbinary voices in the arts through dance, theater, and multidisciplinary performances.
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Pedestrian dead after being struck by SUV in LincolnshireNov 05, 2025 7:41 am - An 81-year-old man is dead after being struck by an SUV Tuesday evening in Lincolnshire.
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Photo Gallery: Our best fall color photos of 2025Nov 05, 2025 6:30 am -