Cook County
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Incoming scholars recognized during College of DuPage receptionJul 23, 2026 9:59 pm - College of DuPage recently recognized the 2026 incoming scholars during a recent reception held on the college’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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Families get ready for school start with back-to-school bash at Willow Creek Care CenterJul 23, 2026 7:04 pm - Suburban students and their families geared up for the start of the school year during a Back to School Bash Thursday hosted by Willow Creek Care Center in South Barrington.
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Elk Grove VFW relocates after ComEd buys property for new substationJul 23, 2026 6:07 pm - Elk Grove VFW Post 9284 is relocating from its longtime home on Devon Avenue to a smaller storefront after ComEd purchased its building and parking lot for $7.25 million as part of an electrical substation redevelopment.
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Explore nature and history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 1-2 in Oak BrookJul 23, 2026 6:03 pm - On Aug. 1-2, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting Fullersburg Days, a free two-day family event, in Oak Brook. Activities include making seed bombs and corn husk dolls, decorating buttons, self-guided history walks, corn-grinding demonstrations at Graue Mill, vintage yard games, and more.
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Authorities: Wheaton man charged with sexually assaulting womanJul 23, 2026 6:01 pm - A Wheaton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last month and fleeing the state was returned to DuPage County after being apprehended in Tennessee, authorities said.
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Registration opens for Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll-GenevaJul 23, 2026 4:57 pm - Marklund's 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll event returns to Geneva on Oct. 18, featuring an inclusive 5K race, 1-mile walk, and wheelchair racing division. The event supports individuals with developmental disabilities, with early bird registration available until Oct. 1.
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‘A true legend’: How a retired Elgin police car found new life — and a dose of fame — in GermanyJul 23, 2026 4:56 pm - The old Mount Prospect police cruiser featured in “The Blues Brothers” may be the suburbs’ most famous retired patrol vehicle, but Jake and Elwood’s ride may have some competition overseas.
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Northwest Community Hospital gains approval for $175M cancer and neurological care centerJul 23, 2026 4:49 pm - Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital hopes to move forward with plans to build a new $175 million cancer and neuroscience center after a state board approved the project earlier this week.
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‘This is where the athletes are’: Warm reception for proposed performance training facility in Lake ZurichJul 23, 2026 4:47 pm - A proposed indoor youth and high school sports performance training facility received the enthusiastic support of Lake Zurich village officials.
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Judge grants state’s petition to detain suspect in fatal Round Lake Beach shootingJul 23, 2026 4:45 pm - A man facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend Sunday night in Round Lake Beach was ordered held in custody pending a future court date.