Cook County
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Roselle awarded $3M grant for Irving Park Road pedestrian, bicyclist upgradesJun 02, 2025 10:40 pm - Roselle received a $3 million grant for pedestrian and bicycle path improvements along Irving Park Road, bringing the village's total infrastructure grant funding to $8 million over the past four years.
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Honoring forgotten heroes: Eagle Scout project replaces broken Civil War headstones at Bluff City CemeteryJun 02, 2025 10:10 pm - A local Eagle Scout restored broken headstones of three Civil War soldiers just in time for Memorial Day, including one for a 15-year-old soldier who died just three days after his unit was mustered out of service in September 1865.
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What’s next for Bears after legislature punts on stadium assistance?Jun 02, 2025 9:20 pm - The Bears failed to secure a long-term property tax break from the Illinois legislature that could save them millions for a proposed stadium project in Arlington Heights.
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Jazz Consortium Big Band celebrates 14 years at Palatine’s Durty Nellie’s June 8Jun 02, 2025 9:10 pm - The Jazz Consortium Big Band is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a performance at Durty Nellie's Gastropub and Entertainment Hub on June 8.
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Des Plaines business grant program reshaped; new limits setJun 02, 2025 8:39 pm - Des Plaines’ grant program for local businesses is being reshaped with new financial formulas and limits.
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Jewish genealogists to share family history discoveries in ‘Kvell & Tell’ session on June 29Jun 02, 2025 8:24 pm - Several members of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present family history research at the June 29 "Kvell and Tell" meeting in Northbrook.
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GOP state lawmaker considering congressional runJun 02, 2025 6:56 pm - Perennial Republican congressional candidate James Marter of Oswego may soon have competition for his party’s nomination in Illinois’ 14th District.
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Palatine fire chief announces retirement, replacement tappedJun 02, 2025 6:02 pm - Palatine will see a changing of the guard in the leadership of its fire department in September. Chief Patrick Gratzianna is retiring. His replacement, Deputy Chief Scott Mackeben, will officially become chief Sept. 17, one day after Gratzianna’s retirement.
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Kane County offers rent and utility help to residents at risk of losing housingJun 02, 2025 5:56 pm - Kane County offers financial aid to renters behind on payments or at risk of eviction. Apply by July 31, 2025 for help with past-due rent, utilities, and security deposits.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.