Cook County
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‘It was horrific’: Elgin immigrants advocates say ramped-up deportation push brings fear, uneaseJun 21, 2025 5:30 pm - The federal government’s expanded mass deportation operations in the Chicago area and other large cities are taking a toll on the immigrant community in Elgin, advocates said.
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Catcher to manager, with a 20-year wait, natural fit for Barrington native WilsonJun 21, 2025 5:02 pm - Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson returned home this weekend, providing a chance to reminisce about his wildly successful baseball years in Barrington.
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‘I just want to be whole’: Arlington Heights residents struggle to get homes repaired months after garbage truck blastJun 21, 2025 12:15 pm - Six months after a garbage truck exploded on their street, some Arlington Heights residents are still struggling to get insurance to cover home repairs.
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Home & garden calendar, June 22-28Jun 21, 2025 7:26 am - “Gardening for Life,” garden walks and more.
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Barrington student takes top prize in national Think the Vote ContestJun 21, 2025 12:16 am - Barrington High School student Isra Khan won the grand prize in the national Think the Vote contest for her well-researched contribution on expanding access to voting.
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Motor Werks hosts summer dog adoption events for Animal House ShelterJun 21, 2025 12:02 am - Motor Werks partners with Animal House Shelter for dog adoption events, serving as donation location and giving $250 per adopted dog to support the shelter's mission.
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Elk Grove puts the brakes on kids riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streetsJun 20, 2025 6:31 pm - Elk Grove Village is banning minors without driver’s licenses from riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streets starting July 1. Officials cited safety concerns. “It is a risk,” said Mayor Craig Johnson. “It’s especially a risk for children.”
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Elmhurst AAUW sale to feature thousands of used books, musicJun 20, 2025 4:43 pm - AAUW Elmhurst is holding its used book sale June 26-29. Thousands of books and more for sale to fund scholarships and programs for women.
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Mainstreet Realtors: Buyer demand holds strong as suburban home prices hit new highsJun 20, 2025 4:22 pm - The Chicago area’s suburban housing market is heating up again, with more homes under contract in May, even as prices continue to increase. Pending sales rose in both the detached and attached markets, signaling strong buyer interest.
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Woodridge motorcyclist killed in Thursday night crash in NapervilleJun 20, 2025 1:28 pm - A Woodridge man was killed after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Naperville Thursday night.