Cook County
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Bridging the divide: Pedestrian span will link Busse Woods, new Elk Grove developmentOct 14, 2025 3:41 pm - The steel girder assembly for a new pedestrian bridge that will span Arlington Heights Road in Elk Grove Village was set in place with the use of a mobile crane Tuesday.
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Schaumburg revisiting when apartment buildings must switch from heat to air conditioningOct 14, 2025 3:17 pm - Due to ongoing complaints from apartment residents, Schaumburg officials are revisiting the issue of when heat is required and air-conditioning can be available in buildings that can switch between them only twice each year.
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Buffalo Grove village president touts residential, commercial successesOct 14, 2025 2:56 pm - Buffalo Grove village President Eric Smith painted a bright picture of development in his recent state of the village address.
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Local film to stream this monthOct 14, 2025 2:25 pm - "Girl in the Refrigerator," the independent film being described as "Seinfeld meets Alfred Hitchcock," will stream later this month on Tubi, Plex, Fawesome and Xumo.
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Dining out: BOGO Rainbow Cone for Sweetest Day, fall cocktails, Wicked dinner and moreOct 14, 2025 1:50 pm - Saturday is Sweetest Day and you can grab a BOGO sliced cone from The Original Rainbow Cone locations in the suburbs. We also have a pair of Orin Swift wine dinners, fall cocktails in Oak Brook, a Wicked-cocktail dinner at Bonefish Grill and more.
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‘The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition’ hits the Maine West stageOct 14, 2025 1:45 pm - The theater department at Maine West High School will present the uproarious stage comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, 17 and 18 in the Maine West High School Auditorium, 1755 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines.
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Zara Larsson hopes ‘Midnight Sun’ helps complete her pop superstar puzzleOct 14, 2025 12:19 pm - Zara Larsson, who recently released her new album “Midnight Sun,” is currently headlining her own concert dates in Europe before joining the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball tour that brings her to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Monday, Dec. 8.
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‘So much uncertainty’: How Woodridge food pantry is dealing with demandOct 14, 2025 11:43 am - The West Suburban Community Pantry serves about 1,000 families every week. A home delivery service is available for seniors. The nonprofit offers online ordering and pickup options to make food as accessible as possible. But it’s anticipating greater demand as a result of federal cuts to safety net programs.
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St. Charles leaders tout accomplishments, share challenges at State of the City addressOct 14, 2025 11:12 am - Leaders from the city of St. Charles, as well as its schools, parks and library, gave a 90-minute presentation during a recent St. Charles Chamber of Commerce State of the City address.
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‘Every detail matters’: The joy of sharing a meal is key for owners of Gia Mia, Livia, moto imōtoOct 14, 2025 10:18 am - “Whether it’s a rustic Italian trattoria, a sleek Pan-Asian lounge or a vibrant wood-fired kitchen, we create places that feel familiar yet exciting — places people want to return to,” said chef Mike Bomberger of BG Hospitality Group’s restaurants, which include Gia Mia, moto imōto, Livia Italian Eatery and more.