Cook County
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Why Wheeling could get a new, multimillion-dollar aquatic centerJul 21, 2025 2:26 pm - Wheeling Park District officials are considering constructing a new, multimillion-dollar aquatic center.
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Maine Township receives grants for facility improvements, addiction recovery programJul 21, 2025 2:24 pm - Maine Township officials will use $280,000 in newly approved state grants to install new flooring in township hall, help fund addiction recovery efforts and improve public infrastructure.
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Genealogy and artificial intelligence to be focus of Aug. 24, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid event in NorthbrookJul 21, 2025 2:22 pm - Scott Meyer will share some of the latest artificial intelligence tools in the Jewish genealogical tool belt and the ethical concerns they raise when he presents “AI and Jewish Genealogy: New Tools, New Concerns” for the Sunday, Aug. 24, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting.
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Bike the Green family event back July 24 in conjunction with Grand Prix in NorthbrookJul 21, 2025 1:54 pm - After last year’s success, the Northbrook Park District’s Bike the Green and Community Ride are returning July 24 to downtown Northbrook.
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Harper College’s PASO program helps Latino students navigate college enrollmentJul 21, 2025 1:37 pm - When Ana Guillen Boza arrived from Spain three years ago, she was a senior in high school and unsure of what steps to take to continue her education.
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Barrington Rotary supports Smart Farm to feed the hungryJul 21, 2025 1:15 pm - The Barrington Rotary presented $1,000 to Smart Farm on July 11 in recognition of the fresh produce they donate to area food pantries and underserved food deserts, and their community outreach of teaching sustainable gardening practices.
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South Elgin man was insane at time he stabbed mom to death, attorney arguesJul 21, 2025 1:10 pm - A South Elgin man accused of stabbing his mother to death was insane at the time, his attorney argued at the beginning of his murder trial.
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Lombard Historical Society hosting Victorian-themed garden partyJul 21, 2025 1:05 pm - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting a Victorian Garden Tea Party on July 26 featuring summertime refreshments, Victorian games, and crafts.
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Kids Above All back-to-school drive readies students in need for successJul 21, 2025 12:35 pm - Summer may be in full swing, but the new school year is right around the corner. For many students, this is an exciting time, but for young people impacted by trauma, it can be a difficult, anxiety-provoking experience.
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Local Musicians attend prestigious summer music academyJul 21, 2025 12:21 pm - Talented young musicians Martin Burns and Gabrielle Venegas from Arlington Heights and Faith Lee from Mount Prospect spent two weeks in Door County, Wisconsin, studying at Birch Creek Music Performance Center.