Cook County
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Gasoline-powered cars parked in EV spots in Mundelein now can be ticketed, towedAug 11, 2026 5:22 pm - Gasoline-fueled cars parked in spots reserved for electric vehicles in village-owned lots in Mundelein could be ticketed or towed under new rules.
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Security question holds up vote on body cameras for Barrington policeAug 11, 2026 5:21 pm - Barrington is close to signing a contract to upgrade body-worn cameras for its police department. But first officials need to resolve one outstanding issue.
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Severe thunderstorms with 90 mph winds strike the suburbs, power outages affect thousandsAug 11, 2026 4:33 pm - Winds exceeding 90 mph hit some areas of the Chicago suburbs when a thunderstorm passed through mid-Tuesday morning.
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Schaumburg cop named Illinois American Legion Police Officer of YearAug 11, 2026 4:21 pm - The village of Schaumburg is proud to congratulate Police Officer Dan Fromm on being named the Illinois American Legion Police Officer of the Year.
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Enjoy outdoor dining before summer is gone at these suburban eateriesAug 11, 2026 3:23 pm - We’re near peak outdoor dining season, so go out and enjoy lunch or dinner at these 14 suburban eateries.
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New pastor to lead Covenant Church of Schaumburg as it celebrates its 60th anniversaryAug 11, 2026 2:13 pm - The Rev. Sarah Winter was unanimously called to serve as pastor of Covenant Church of Schaumburg, beginning Aug. 17, as the church prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
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District 300 marks completion of first phase of Parkview Elementary School expansion and renovation projectAug 11, 2026 2:09 pm - District 300 celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Parkview Elementary School's first phase expansion, adding 17,600 square feet with a new media center, renovated cafeteria, and multipurpose room to serve the 500 returning students.
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KidsMatter’s 23rd annual Volunteer Fair connects communityAug 11, 2026 11:49 am - KidsMatter's Volunteer Fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Fort Hill Activity Center in Naperville. The 23rd annual event connects community members with over 25 local organizations seeking volunteers.
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District 45 hosts town hall meetings on upcoming ballot questionAug 11, 2026 11:45 am - Villa Park-based District 45 is hosting a series of town hall meetings before voters decide a Nov. 3 ballot question seeking an operational tax rate increase.
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Hanover Park appoints Courtney Sage as new village managerAug 11, 2026 11:06 am - Hanover Park has found its new village manager in Courtney Sage, the deputy manager who’s been serving in the role on an interim basis since her predecessor Juliana Maller’s January retirement.