Cook County
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‘Worth the wait’: After decade of planning, Oak Spring Road bridge over Des Plaines River opens in Libertyville TownshipJul 03, 2025 8:02 pm - Several involved in the early days of the Oak Spring Road bridge project in Libertyville Township have moved on but they and many others were noted Friday during the official opening of the $5.6 million structure over the Des Plaines River.
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Schaumburg’s Meineke Recreation Center and Pool to reopen FridayJul 03, 2025 5:55 pm - While many places will be closed for Independence Day, the Schaumburg Park District’s Meineke Recreation Center and Meineke Pool will reopen on the holiday itself after last week’s outdoor natural gas line fire.
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District 214 superintendent gets 5% raise for meeting goals, school board saysJul 03, 2025 5:23 pm - Scott Rowe, superintendent of Northwest Suburban High School District 214, was awarded a 5% salary increase for progress on a strategic plan, attendance, curriculum and financial savings.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Church teaches compassion during VBS weekJul 03, 2025 5:00 pm - A Bartlett church hosted a "Compassion Camp VBS," collecting over 140 lbs. of donations for local food pantry. The kids also donated $228 to disaster relief.
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Your guide to Fourth of July paradesJul 03, 2025 4:46 pm - Find parade times and routes for 30 Independence Day parades in the suburbs.
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Two women charged with striking Palatine police officer trying to break up fightJul 03, 2025 4:24 pm - Two women are charged with injuring a Palatine police officer trying to break up a fight.
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Cast a line and learn new skills at free fishing clinicsJul 03, 2025 3:23 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting free Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Aurora's Oakhurst Forest Preserve.
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Countdown to prep football: Nine area quarterbacks to watchJul 03, 2025 3:13 pm - Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine quarterbacks to see play this season.
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Mount Prospect warns about fireworks in the villageJul 03, 2025 2:26 pm - The Mount Prospect Fire Department reminds residents that all fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited in the village. Violations carry fines of $500-$2,500 per incident.
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Fraudster altered check to steal $4,998, Des Plaines police sayJul 03, 2025 1:41 pm - Someone altered a check mailed by a Des Plaines woman to steal $4,998, police said Thursday.