Cook County
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Rolling Meadows Celebrates Community at Family Services Day 2025May 28, 2025 1:07 pm - On Saturday, May 10, the City of Rolling Meadows’ Human Services Department hosted Family Services Day 2025, a vibrant community resource fair honoring women, mothers and all who nurture and uplift the city.
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Maine Township celebrates local residents turning 90 and olderMay 28, 2025 12:46 pm - The Maine Township MaineStreamers held their annual 90+ birthday celebration in Niles on Thursday, May 15. The event brought together dozens of local residents along with their families and friends.
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Year One complete for Saint Viator President Ryan AielloMay 28, 2025 10:38 am - President Ryan Aiello describes it as having come full circle. When he addressed the 450 guests at last month’s Night of the Lion event, it was exactly one year since he had been introduced to the Saint Viator community at last year’s dinner.
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‘It’s a great experience’: Final suburban speller eliminated in 8th round of Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 28, 2025 10:32 am - The last of four suburban spellers fighting for a chance to be the best in the nation was eliminated Wednesday in the eighth round of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Long Grove approves QuikTrip, hears plans for surrounding areaMay 28, 2025 9:59 am - Long Grove trustees granted preliminary approval for a QuikTrip gas station on a 15-acre parcel at Route 83 and Route 53 in a 4-2 vote Tuesday, despite resident opposition that included a petition with more than 900 signatures.
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Dining out: Suburban eateries offer new seasonal menu dishes and drinksMay 28, 2025 8:17 am - We’ve got new seasonal menu items at Old Town Pour House, Perry’s, Table at Crate and Lazy Dog, news from a pair of fast-food giants, a new happy-hour special and a call for suggestions of your favorite breakfast spots.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
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Ottenheimer chosen to serve as Buffalo Grove president pro temMay 28, 2025 7:30 am - Buffalo Grove board members chose Trustee Lester Ottenheimer III to serve as village president pro tem.
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Elgin church to host benefit concert for food bankMay 27, 2025 11:41 pm - Outdoor classic rock concert with Voices band at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church on June 2. Enjoy music while supporting the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
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Girls soccer: Carter, York jump on Oak Park-River Forest early, cruise into sectional finalMay 27, 2025 10:35 pm - York sophomore Cate Carter is comfortable at her old position on the pitch. In her freshman season, Carter was forced to play in an unfamiliar role at center back, mainly...