Cook County
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Lindenhurst hosts food truck extravaganzaJul 29, 2025 3:21 pm - The village of Lindenhurst is coordinating and hosting a food truck extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at village hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Elgin group releases booklet on business and residential development and growthJul 29, 2025 12:59 pm - A new 12-page informational booklet provides a quick, in-depth look at statistics featuring Elgin’s business, municipal, and residential activity and growth; population and diversity factors; workforce sectors and categories; health care resources and services; and educational institutions.
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Mundelein adding EV charging stations to downtown parking lotsJul 29, 2025 11:07 am - Owners of electric vehicles should be able to charge those batteries at municipal parking lots in Mundelein later this year — for a fee.
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One hurt in Mount Prospect apartment fireJul 28, 2025 8:12 pm - One person suffered minor injuries in an apartment fire late Sunday in Mount Prospect that left all 12 units in the building uninhabitable.
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‘A challenging proposal’: After considerable input Pulte housing plan gets green light in LibertyvilleJul 28, 2025 7:07 pm - After extensive review and hours of discussion over six public meetings, village leaders gave the go ahead to a plan by Pulte Home Company to address what are said to be the most pressing housing needs in Libertyville.
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Amazon Fresh commits $100K to local food banks, 1 million meals nationwideJul 28, 2025 5:36 pm - Checks of $50,000 each were presented to Northern Illinois Food Bank and Greater Chicago Food Depository to support families struggling with food insecurity while children are out of school.
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Armed carjacking reported in Des PlainesJul 28, 2025 5:09 pm - Des Plaines police are investigating a carjacking that reportedly occurred early Sunday outside a hotel on the 3000 block of South Mannheim Road.
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Sixth annual Water Street Long Table Dinner for charity returns Sept. 7Jul 28, 2025 4:40 pm - Chefs in Naperville are joining in a charity dinner event called the Long Table Dinner, featuring a six-course meal served outdoors on Water Street. Proceeds benefit the West Suburban Community Pantry.
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Fire in Palatine apartment building leaves six units uninhabitableJul 28, 2025 4:33 pm - Six units of a Palatine apartment building remained uninhabitable Monday after a fire Sunday afternoon.