Cook County
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‘A small but real benefit’: Grayslake action cements the dissolution of a layer of governmentDec 19, 2025 10:18 pm - Eliminating a layer of government some taxpayers in the Grayslake area may not even have been aware of is more a philosophical victory but also has advantages, village leaders say.
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Boys basketball: Mobley's 3 at buzzer lifts Hoffman over SchaumburgDec 19, 2025 10:15 pm - Friday night's battle for first place in the Mid-Suburban East between Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates came down to the visiting Hawks’ ability to rally several times in t...
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Festive fitness: Huntley’s Running of the Elves 5K a successDec 19, 2025 10:02 pm - Another successful Running of the Elves took place in Huntley on Dec. 6, as part of the annual Very Merry Huntley celebration.
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Girls basketball: Hersey’s defense dominates againDec 19, 2025 9:36 pm - Allowing Rolling Meadows just 7 points in the game's first 12 minutes was hardly a surprise to followers of Hersey's girls basketball team. "That's what we do," said Husk...
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Rolling Meadows church expansion plans spark debate with neighborsDec 19, 2025 7:09 pm - St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Rolling Meadows has proposed a 26,000-square-foot addition for a gymnasium, day care and youth retreat center. But neighbors don’t like the plan.
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Buffalo Grove High School students exceed goal at Red Cross blood driveDec 19, 2025 6:30 pm - The American Red Cross Club at Buffalo Grove High School hosted its winter blood drive on Dec. 10, drawing an impressive turnout from students and staff and surpassing its collection goal.
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Des Plaines Church Choir program Dec. 21Dec 19, 2025 6:15 pm - The Chancel Choir of First Congregational UCC in Des Plaines will present a Christmas Cantata, “Take Me Back to Bethlehem,” during the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Craft programs for kids at Des Plaines library on Dec. 26Dec 19, 2025 5:47 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library is hosting craft programs for kids on Friday, Dec. 26.
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Elgin man gets 22 years for gunrunningDec 19, 2025 5:45 pm - An Elgin man pleaded guilty Friday to gunrunning and was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
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‘It’s the unknown:’ Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek mega merger as suburbs consider consequencesDec 19, 2025 5:42 pm - A Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger promises transcontinental freight empire. But an early analysis shows an 8% freight spike in one village.