Cook County
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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.
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New Wheeling Township board taking baby steps toward changeJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - After sweeping previously held Republican trustee seats in April, Wheeling Township’s newly elected Democratic board of trustees is taking modest steps toward promised reforms.
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Man gets life sentence in Hanover Park drug-deal murderJun 02, 2025 5:25 pm - A man who killed a man during a drug deal in Hanover Park has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Prospect Heights officials emphasize need for chicken regulations, aim for June 23 approvalJun 02, 2025 5:22 pm - Prospect Heights village board members narrowed a set of regulations that would ultimately allow residents to keep chickens in their yards legally after years without any policies.
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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias visits West Northfield middle schoolJun 02, 2025 5:13 pm - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias inspires 340 students with insights on leadership and civic engagement at Field Middle School in Northbrook.
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After decades of complaints, Mount Prospect is looking at ways to slow drivers in popular cut-through routeJun 02, 2025 5:00 pm - Mount Prospect is wrapping up a three-week trial of traffic-calming measures designed to address nearly three decades of resident complaints along a popular cut-through route.