Cook County
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Barrington firefighters honored for saving driver of an overturned truckJan 28, 2026 3:12 pm - Several Barrington firefighters received recognition at this week’s village board meeting for saving the life of the driver of an overturned truck late last year.
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Schaumburg Boomers sold to owners of Kane County CougarsJan 28, 2026 1:29 pm - After 14 seasons, attorney Pat Salvi and his wife Lindy have announced they’re selling the Schaumburg Boomers baseball team to REV Entertainment, which also bought the Kane County Cougars in Geneva last year.
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Where to enjoy the Super Bowl even though your beloved Bears aren’t in itJan 28, 2026 1:22 pm - The Chicago Bears may not have made it to the Super Bowl, but the big game will be played Sunday regardless. Many suburban bars and restaurants are rolling out ways for you to make the best of it.
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When the millennium was new: What Tri-Cities officials predicted, and what actually happenedJan 28, 2026 11:14 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at what some Tri-Cities’ officials predicted for the first quarter of the millennium, and how those statements or predictions have played out.
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Elk Grove Village plans series of events to mark 70th anniversaryJan 28, 2026 10:54 am - Elk Grove Village is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026 with a series of special events, concerts, charitable efforts and other commemorations.
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Power of storytelling: Saint Viator presents ‘Big Fish’ for its 60th anniversary musicalJan 28, 2026 9:47 am - Saint Viator High School’s 60th anniversary musical, “Big Fish,” invites audiences to step into a magical world and explore the relationship between a father and son.
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Spotlight: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opens at Paramount while Drury Lane stages ‘On Your Feet!’Jan 28, 2026 8:24 am - Paramount stages the regional premiere of “Dear Evan Hansen” while Drury Lane produces the regional premiere of the bio-tuner “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.” Plus, Goodman and Remy Bumppo theaters stage revivals of classic works, this week in Chicago-area theater.
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Elgin’s Voices Unlimited Chorus seeks new singers for concert honoring America’s 250th birthdayJan 27, 2026 11:35 pm - Voices Unlimited Concert Chorus is accepting new members for their spring concert "America...Keep Singing" on May 17.
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Girls basketball: Hersey’s strong second half nets key win over Fremd in MSL raceJan 27, 2026 10:14 pm - The battle for first place in the Mid-Suburban League East Division lived up to its billing when Hersey hosted Fremd in a girls basketball rivalry Tuesday night in Arling...
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Boys basketball: York’s size helps Dukes edge Glenbard North for eighth straight winJan 27, 2026 9:53 pm - The bigs stepped up big time for York Tuesday night at Glenbard North. Six-foot-8 post player Hunter Stepanich of the Dukes had 10 points, all in the second half, to go a...