Cook County
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Mount Prospect mulling ban on unregulated THC products, Kratom and TianeptineJul 14, 2025 4:15 pm - Mount Prospect is considering an ordinance that would ban the sale and possession of unregulated THC products and the psychoactive substances Kratom and Tianeptine.
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Elgin man charged with possessing child sex abuse materialsJul 14, 2025 3:33 pm - An Elgin man has been charged with possessing child pornography and violating the Sex Offender Registration Act.
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Spotlight: Metropolis revives epistolary love story ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’Jul 14, 2025 2:48 pm - The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre stages Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” Chicago Shakespeare Theater premieres Lauren Gunderson’s new play “Billie Jean,” and long-form improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi return to Goodman Theatre.
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Man killed in motorcycle crash in Geneva Sunday identifiedJul 14, 2025 2:36 pm - The man killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Geneva has been identified by the Kane County coroner.
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Fire hydrant painting underway in Arlington HeightsJul 14, 2025 12:57 pm - Fire hydrant painting is underway in Arlington Heights. It will take roughly one month to complete the 296 hydrants scheduled to be repainted, weather permitting.
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Meet with Hoffman Estates mayor, board July 19Jul 14, 2025 12:56 pm - The Hoffman Estates Village Board will host a Coffee with the Board event at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, in the council chambers of village hall, 1900 Hassell Road.
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St. Charles philanthropic group aims to expand givingJul 14, 2025 12:52 pm - The Fox River Business Alliance raised $27,000 for Kane County charities in 2024, and group members hope to outdo that record this year as efforts expand.
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Lake Park High theater camp to put on ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’Jul 14, 2025 12:00 pm - Students at Lake Park High School summer theater camp will go tumbling down the rabbit hole in a musical adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” on Thursday, July 17.
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Elk Grove Rotary Fest returns with rides, fireworks … and a wrestling matchJul 14, 2025 11:26 am - A classic summer festival with carnival rides, live music, food and drinks returns this week to Elk Grove Village. New this year is a live wrestling match, with Mayor Craig Johnson expected to participate.
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Elgin BMX racetrack to host state championship, boost local tourism, official saysJul 14, 2025 10:46 am - The Hill BMX racetrack in Elgin has been named the host track for the 2025 BMX State Championship, expected to draw thousands of visitors and provide an economic boost to the area.