Cook County
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Wheeling Park District Executive Director announces retirement after 33 years of serviceFeb 25, 2026 2:49 pm - After 33 years of dedicated service to the community, Jan Buchs, executive director of the Wheeling Park District, has announced plans to retire effective May 29.
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No injuries in fire at Brown’s Chicken in East DundeeFeb 25, 2026 2:47 pm - No one was injured in a Wednesday fire at Brown’s Chicken in East Dundee that caused an estimated $40,000 in damage.
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Mount Prospect Community Band begins 50th anniversary season March 14Feb 25, 2026 2:40 pm - On Saturday, March 14, the Mount Prospect Community Band, under the direction of Music Director Monty Adams, begins the celebration of its 50th anniversary season with the opening concert, “Spring Awakening.”
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Kane County District 2 candidates talk spending, developmentFeb 25, 2026 2:30 pm - County spending and development are among the top issues for three candidates vying to represent District 2 on the Kane County Board.
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Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week to run Feb. 27-March 8Feb 25, 2026 1:18 pm - Meet Chicago Northwest’s annual Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week will take place Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 8.
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Elgin Golden K Kiwanis mark 50 years of service, fellowship, fighting hungerFeb 25, 2026 1:14 pm - For 50 years, the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Club has been a steady presence in the Elgin area, proving that service does not retire with age.
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Where to find meatless meals in the suburbs on Fridays during LentFeb 25, 2026 11:56 am - We’re over a week into the Lenten season and restaurants across the suburbs are frying up fish and offering limited-time menu offerings each Friday.
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GOP candidate deletes video of fake Trump endorsementFeb 25, 2026 11:51 am - A video purporting to show President Donald Trump praising a Republican congressional hopeful has been removed from the candidate’s Facebook page.
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Harmony through music: Conductor receives Arlington Heights award for concerts that bring people togetherFeb 25, 2026 11:43 am - For his efforts to build a “sense of pride and community” in Arlington Heights and among local artists, the village’s arts commission recognized Tamaron Conseur with its 2025 Cultural Arts Award.
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4 suburban teachers among 30 Golden Apple Awards finalistsFeb 25, 2026 11:38 am - Four suburban teachers are among 30 finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.