Cook County
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Ascension officials face community concerns at Elk Grove Village town hallSep 05, 2025 11:36 am - Ascension Health officials fielded sharp criticism about their decision to shut down labor and delivery services at the hospital system’s Elk Grove Village facility during a town hall Thursday night.
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Two charged in Mount Prospect Walmart attempted robberySep 05, 2025 7:46 am - Two Seattle, Washington residents who, authorities said, are part of a transcontinental crime ring are charged with attempting to rob an 83-year-old man in a Walmart parking lot, Mount Prospect police said this week.
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Family tales: Huntley writer publishes mom’s memoir of Chicago childhood, wartime love storySep 05, 2025 4:28 am - A Huntley man has published his mother’s memoir about growing up in Chicago in the 1920s and 30s and marrying a World War II veteran.
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Rolling Meadows police chief retiring; top deputy to take overSep 04, 2025 8:22 pm - Rolling Meadows Police Chief John Nowacki will retire later this month, ending a 38-year law enforcement career, including the last nine as the city’s top cop. Current Deputy Chief Tony Peluso will assume Nowacki’s post three days after the chief formally retires Sept. 26, city officials said Thursday.
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New Illinois law requires police to act swiftly on missing persons casesSep 04, 2025 6:04 pm - A new Illinois law requires police to immediately investigate missing persons cases using expanded databases, addressing flaws exposed in part by the John Wayne Gacy case.
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Looking back and looking ahead after one week of prep footballSep 04, 2025 5:39 pm - With one week of the prep football season in the book, it’s a good time to look back and look ahead.
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Bright lights, big city, little boy: East Dundee toddler to appear on Times Square screenSep 04, 2025 5:01 pm - Isaiah Marrero of East Dundee, 3, will have his photo displayed Saturday in New York City as part of the National Down Syndrome Society Times Square Video Presentation.
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Mount Prospect approves plan, financial incentives for renovations at Lions Memorial ParkSep 04, 2025 3:56 pm - Lions Memorial Park in Mount Prospect will undergo a major renovation, including a new recreation center and expanded outdoor amenities at the 20.8-acre site. Mount Prospect village board members approved the plan at Tuesday’s meeting and offered financial incentives to the project.
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Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour finale set for Sept. 12 has been canceledSep 04, 2025 3:52 pm - First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elgin recently announced that the grand finale concert for the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour set for Sept. 12 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled soon.
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Hanover Township to host 18th annual community health and wellness expo Sept. 11Sep 04, 2025 2:50 pm - Hanover Township, Victory Centre of Bartlett and Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host the 18th annual “Just for the Health of It” community health and wellness expo Thursday, Sept. 11.