Cook County
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Plans to revamp public areas inside Gurnee village hall advanceAug 13, 2026 7:29 am - A refresh for the public portion of Gurnee village hall is on track with the approval this week of a construction manager for the pending project.
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Two men arrested after suspected drug deal in Des Plaines, police sayAug 13, 2026 7:29 am - Two men were arrested Tuesday after Des Plaines police observed what appeared to be an illegal drug transaction, authorities said.
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Lake Park grad Kent solid in MLB debut for Nationals against CubsAug 12, 2026 8:57 pm - Lake Park High School graduate Jackson Kent made his major league debut Wednesday night for Washington against the Cubs after the Nationals selected the contract of the 23-year-old pitcher from Triple-A Rochester.
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Des Plaines hosts its final Food Truck Round Up of the summer on Aug. 18Aug 12, 2026 7:43 pm - Des Plaines hosts its final summer Food Truck Round Up on Tuesday, Aug. 18, with six food trucks including My Funnel Truck, Rep's Place, and Happy Lobster, plus live music by Griffin Crowder starting at 5:30 p.m.
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With an assist from AI, Donald E. Stephens comes back to life in new Rosemont museumAug 12, 2026 6:58 pm - Rosemont next week will open to the public its new $3.5 million history museum featuring an AI-powered animatronic replica of its iconic late Mayor Donald E. Stephens.
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District 214’s Theater Lab marks 10th season with revival of inaugural productionAug 12, 2026 5:59 pm - The Theater Lab celebrates its 10th anniversary by revisiting Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the production that launched the program in 2016. Running for six performances from Aug. 14-23, the production features a diverse cast mixing veteran performers and newcomers.
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Long Grove approves early childhood center, setting up showdown with Buffalo GroveAug 12, 2026 5:44 pm - Now that Long Grove trustees have given the Children’s Lighthouse early childhood learning center the green light, the question is whether Buffalo Grove will put a stop to it.
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Lake County forest preserves to spend $30 million to buy more landAug 12, 2026 5:30 pm - Lake County forest preserve holdings are primed to expand with the approval Wednesday of a not-to-exceed $35 million bond issue to be used mostly for land purchase.
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College of DuPage to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11Aug 12, 2026 4:39 pm - College of DuPage will hold a commemorative ceremony on Sept. 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, featuring speeches, a ceremonial procession, and the placement of flowers at the college's World Trade Center steel beam display.
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Hanover Park man charged with attempting to rob Uber driver at gunpointAug 12, 2026 4:36 pm - A Hanover Park man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to rob an Uber driver at gunpoint.