Cook County
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Boys swimming: Stevenson dominates at North Suburban Conference meetFeb 14, 2026 8:09 pm - Stevenson was unrivaled at the conference meet for the 11th year in a row and the 18th time since 2004. Patriots entrants won 10 of the 12 events Saturday and finished either second or third in 11 races.
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Boys wrestling: Warren’s Noble, Stewart capture sectional championships at BarringtonFeb 14, 2026 7:56 pm - A roundup of results from Saturday’s boys wrestling individual sectionals.
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Boys swimming: No stopping Barrington in Mid-Suburban League meetFeb 14, 2026 6:13 pm - Host Buffalo Grove and Fremd tied for second place with 211 points at the Mid-Suburban League boys swimming and diving meet with strong performances Saturday afternoon. But there was just no stopping the Barrington dynasty as the Broncos took home their eighth straight MSL championship with 250 points.
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Boys swimming: Cary-Grove co-op piles up the points at Fox Valley Conference meetFeb 14, 2026 5:11 pm - Cary-Grove co-op, which also takes swimmers from Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South and Prairie Ridge, finished first in six of the 11 events and won the Fox Valley Conference boys swimming meet handily with 354 points.
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Equine Valentines ‘pass around some love’Feb 14, 2026 4:55 pm - Horses big and small, a “kissing booth” and hobby horses for kids were part of the fun Saturday during the SOUL Kisses 4 Valentines Day event at SOUL Harbor Ranch in Barrington.
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Students showcase problem-solving skills at Lego robotics championshipFeb 14, 2026 3:02 pm - Fifty-six teams of 9- to 14 year-old students and coaches demonstrated their problem-solving skills, creative thinking and teamwork through competitive play and sportsmanship during the FIRST Lego League Challenge Illinois State Championship held Saturday at Elgin Community College.
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The Biz Week That Was: A bold Bears play, new grocers and environmental impact of data centersFeb 14, 2026 1:15 pm - ‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadium Northwest suburban leaders played both offense and defense in their pu...
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After HoursFeb 14, 2026 12:41 pm - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com.
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Tips for smart investing in volatile marketsFeb 14, 2026 11:45 am - The key to being a successful investor isn't about predicting every market move — it's about building a thoughtful plan and sticking to it, even when emotions tempt you otherwise.
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Holy hip-hop: Lombard priest dances his way into parishioners’ heartsFeb 14, 2026 11:45 am - When it comes to dancing, the Rev. Matt Nathan is a bit of a late bloomer. But these days the cleric is cutting rugs and dropping beats, in addition to saving souls, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lombard.