Cook County
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Firefighters rescue Russian-speaking parrot from tree: 'He's glad he's back home'Sep 16, 2021 11:00 pm - Firefighters rescue Russian-speaking parrot from tree: 'He's glad he's back home' A Buffalo Grove man is full of thanks to the fire department after rescuing his beloved...
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Former Emerson Middle student creates outdoor classroomSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - You can thank Henry Morrison for the eight benches in the new outdoor classroom at Emerson Middle School in Niles. Morrison, a former Emerson student who's now a sophomo...
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Neighbors in the News: Dist. 62 names new assistant principal of special educationSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - Des Plaines School District 62 named Roselle resident Costantina "Tina" Mazzone assistant principal of Special Education at Cumberland Elementary School, to directly sup...
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How St. Charles-based rescue It's All About the Paws finds new homes for pets surrendered by their ownersSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - One of the few bright spots during the pandemic shutdown seemed to be that shelters were adopting out their animals faster than usual. Seems people stuck at home were lo...
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Music's in the air at Drury Lane, Goodman and Northlight theatersSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - Back in plaid A revival of the beloved, 1950s doo-wop revue "Forever Plaid" marks Drury Lane Theatre's resumption of in-person performances. Brian Eng, Michael Ferraro, ...
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Winners of 2021 Palatine Hometown Pride Awards recognizedSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - Palatine's Hometown Pride Awards are given out every year, and each time it's a great enjoyment for the winners and those in charge of the judging alike. "It's so much f...
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Roselle Sip & Stroll to return SaturdaySep 16, 2021 5:30 am - The Roselle Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Sip & Stroll event this Saturday, one year after missing out due to the pandemic. The tour through the Main Street C...
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Constable: Elections with ranked choice voting? I'd drink to thatSep 16, 2021 5:30 am - The idea of ranked choice voting has been around so long that my first attempt to explain it in a column used the example of someone walking into his local Blockbuster s...
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Girls tennis: Prospect, Barrington on MSL collision courseSep 16, 2021 1:01 am - The Prospect girls tennis team is making some noise this fall. The Knights were 8-0 in duals to start the week, which included a recent 4-3 Mid-Suburban League crossover...
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Football: Scouting Week 4 in the Northwest suburbsSep 16, 2021 1:01 am - Editor's note: Rolling Meadows' game against Niles West scheduled for Friday night was canceled due to COVID concerns at Niles West. The Mustangs will return to action n...