Cook County
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MWRD offering discounted rain barrels to Cook County residentsApr 07, 2025 2:01 pm - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District rain barrels are now available to residents of Cook County at a discounted price of $21.50, and $10.75 for seniors 65 and older.
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Resource fair for seniors, veterans April 12 in PalatineApr 07, 2025 1:59 pm - A Senior & Veteran Resource Fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Plum Grove Banquet Hall, 4001 Park Drive, in Palatine.
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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Nicor Gas reminds customers, community to call 811 during Safe Digging MonthApr 04, 2025 8:55 pm - Warmer temperatures have finally arrived, and before springing into outdoor home projects, Nicor Gas is reminding customers and communities to “call before you dig” in observance of Safe Digging Month this April.
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Nicor Gas shares spring, severe weather safety tipsApr 04, 2025 7:57 pm - Before the next storm strikes, make sure you know these crucial safety steps including checking your gas meter, unplugging appliances, and more.
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Hanover Township to hold property tax savings seminarApr 03, 2025 10:52 am - Learn about property taxes and the different types of exemptions available at an upcoming Hanover Township seminar.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2025Apr 03, 2025 10:09 am - The winners of February’s Daily Herald amateur photo contest have a good eye for winter landscapes ... and people having fun. Kelley Dorner of Grayslake took first place with her photo of an ice formation that resembled a salt shaker.
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Cook sheriff offering free catalytic converter etching in WheelingMar 24, 2025 11:03 am - The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a catalytic converter etching event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Wheeling public works facility, 77 W. Hintz Road.
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Pedestrian seriously injured in crash with Cook County sheriff’s vehicleMar 04, 2025 11:44 am - A pedestrian suffered severe injuries when struck by a Cook County sheriff’s vehicle early Tuesday morning in Glenview, police said.
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Darby Hills chosen — again — to succeed Dan McConchie in state SenateFeb 28, 2025 1:39 pm - For the second time in a month, Barrington Hills Trustee Darby Hills has been named the new state senator for the 26th District.