Cook County
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Projects in Belvidere and Waukegan take home preservation awardsSep 17, 2025 12:43 pm - An affordable housing development in Belvidere and a restored library in Waukegan are winners of Landmarks Illinois’ Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards.
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Fox Valley barbershop choruses join in ‘A Cappella Palooza’Sep 17, 2025 12:19 pm - Two longtime Fox Valley barbershop choruses to compete in friendly singing contest on Sept. 21, featuring songs like "Cabaret" and "Sweet Caroline.
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Savor the season: Fall fun, tasty treats beckon at Long Grove Apple FestSep 17, 2025 11:56 am - If autumn had a flavor, it would taste like apples in Long Grove. The historic village’s oldest and most popular festival will return for its 33rd year Sept. 26-28.
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Chris Lauzen to seek 2nd – and final – term as Kane County treasurerSep 17, 2025 11:54 am - Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen announced he will seek a second – and final – term.
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Conservation Foundation hosting Beer, Bands & Barns benefit Sept. 20Sep 17, 2025 11:11 am - Enjoy live music, craft beer, and food trucks at The Conservation Foundation's Beer, Bands & Barns fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery.
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New lawn watering restrictions in South BarringtonSep 17, 2025 10:40 am - South Barrington officials recently enacted restrictions for outdoor water use.
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District 21 board member resigns, replacement soughtSep 17, 2025 10:35 am - Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is seeking a new board member to replace Dagmara Kalinowski, who resigned to focus on professional and personal obligations.
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Palatine Township accepting property assessment appealsSep 17, 2025 10:35 am - Palatine Township residents can file an appeal of their 2025 property tax assessment at the township assessor’s office through noon Oct. 22 or online with the Cook County Assessor.
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Elgin man convicted of sexually abusing, assaulting a childSep 17, 2025 10:34 am - An Elgin man has been found guilty of sexually abusing and assaulting a child.
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Opponents of closing maternity ward at Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village take case to state boardSep 17, 2025 10:33 am - Opponents of Ascension’s plan to halt obstetric services at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village took their case to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, which held a hearing this week.