Cook County
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Three facing charges of interfering with federal agents’ vehiclesOct 03, 2025 8:15 pm - Three men accused of using their vehicles to impede the work of federal agents in the Chicago area are now facing charges, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois announced Friday.
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Scott Shirley, Arlington Heights board’s most conservative voice, steps downOct 03, 2025 7:44 pm - Arlington Heights Trustee Scott Shirley has announced his resignation, citing the need to care for his elderly mother and mother-in-law, as well as increased workload at his full-time job.
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Rock for a Cause: Benefit concert in Arlington Heights to support local students in needOct 03, 2025 6:48 pm - Local fan-favorites Green Dads, the dad-powered pop-punk cover band, will headline a high-energy benefit concert to support Good Neighbors Network, a nonprofit organization that provides essential supplies and opportunities for local students from Arlington Heights to Wheeling, Elk Grove Village and all points in between.
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CLC’s Strategic Plan launched at State of the CollegeOct 03, 2025 6:33 pm - College of Lake County put its new 2030 Strategic Plan in the spotlight at the Sept. 25 State of the College event. The celebration with local leaders, students and community members featured CLC’s strong partnerships, recent accomplishments and bold vision for the future.
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Celebrate Halloween with the Northbrook Park District’s Pet Parade and 3K Fun RunOct 03, 2025 6:19 pm - Grab your spookiest costumes and come have fun with the whole family, pets included, at the Northbrook Park District’s Halloween events.
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District 300 school board member removed as president but avoids censure for Charlie Kirk postOct 03, 2025 6:10 pm - A member of the Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 school board who made a controversial comment on social media after Charlie Kirk’s death was stripped of her board president seat Thursday but avoided a formal censure.
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Schaumburg seeking third TIF district to spur redevelopment in town’s southwest cornerOct 03, 2025 4:55 pm - Schaumburg officials are seeking input from leaders of other local government agencies, including school and park districts, on a proposal for a third tax increment financing district to spur industrial redevelopment in the village’s southwest corner.
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Former Prospect High employee charged with $37,000 school credit card theft for Home Depot purchasesOct 03, 2025 4:31 pm - The former building and grounds supervisor at Prospect High School was charged with theft of government property on allegations of using a school district credit card to make more than $37,000 worth of purchases at Home Depot, authorities said.
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U-46 students introduced to careers and academic paths at Explore 2025Oct 03, 2025 4:27 pm - More than 2,000 eighth graders had the chance to explore their future educational and career opportunities on Thursday during an expo at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Des Plaines set to buy long-closed downtown restaurant building for $1.1 millionOct 03, 2025 4:23 pm - Des Plaines is slated to spend $1.1 million for a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area.