Cook County
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Stevenson wins school’s first national scholastic bowlMay 26, 2026 6:54 pm - Students from Adlai E. Stevenson High School bested more than 300 of the top high school quiz bowl teams to win the 2026 High School National Championship Tournament — a first for the school.
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Outgoing Wheeling Park District leader honoredMay 26, 2026 6:51 pm - The outgoing leader of the Wheeling Park District staff was publicly honored Tuesday night.
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Kane County installing solar-powered flood detection system on high-risk roadsMay 26, 2026 6:23 pm - Kane County is implementing solar-powered flood warning signs on Dauberman Road in Kaneville Township, funded by a Powering Safe Communities grant from ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, to address increasing flood risks.
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Lake County seeks applicants for Pace suburban bus board of directorsMay 26, 2026 6:23 pm - Lake County is seeking a qualified resident to serve on the Pace suburban bus board of directors.
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutinyMay 26, 2026 6:20 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Tuesday defended a property tax financing mechanism the Bears would use in Arlington Heights, after Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a critical report questioning the special tax arrangement.
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‘Birthday Candles’ a touching finale of the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s 2025-26 seasonMay 26, 2026 5:16 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents "Birthday Candles" by Noah Haidle at McAninch Arts Center through June 7, following protagonist Ernestine Ashworth from age 17 to 101 as she bakes the same birthday cake using her grandmother's recipe.
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DuPage forest preserve board names top candidate for executive director’s jobMay 26, 2026 4:20 pm - The DuPage County forest preserve board is moving to promote a senior district leader as its next executive director.
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Mount Prospect’s timely arrival: Officials dedicate new clock tower at village gatewayMay 26, 2026 4:17 pm - Mount Prospect officials gathered at Central Gateway Plaza at Central Road and Northwest Highway for the dedication of a new clock tower on the site.
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Home & garden calendar, May 26 to June 6May 26, 2026 3:35 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like herb gardens, edible fruit, and more. Also lists of nature walks, plant sales, garden walks, and workshops.
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Dining out: Giordano’s offering discounts equal to gas pricesMay 26, 2026 3:26 pm - Giordano’s is offering a unique discount this summer: Diners can save the average price of a gallon of gas in Chicago on their next pizza order. Also, MCG Winery is opening a tasting room in Elk Grove Village and more.