Cook County
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Long Grove approves QuikTrip, hears plans for surrounding areaMay 28, 2025 9:59 am - Long Grove trustees granted preliminary approval for a QuikTrip gas station on a 15-acre parcel at Route 83 and Route 53 in a 4-2 vote Tuesday, despite resident opposition that included a petition with more than 900 signatures.
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Dining out: Suburban eateries offer new seasonal menu dishes and drinksMay 28, 2025 8:17 am - We’ve got new seasonal menu items at Old Town Pour House, Perry’s, Table at Crate and Lazy Dog, news from a pair of fast-food giants, a new happy-hour special and a call for suggestions of your favorite breakfast spots.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
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Ottenheimer chosen to serve as Buffalo Grove president pro temMay 28, 2025 7:30 am - Buffalo Grove board members chose Trustee Lester Ottenheimer III to serve as village president pro tem.
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Elgin church to host benefit concert for food bankMay 27, 2025 11:41 pm - Outdoor classic rock concert with Voices band at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church on June 2. Enjoy music while supporting the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
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Girls soccer: Carter, York jump on Oak Park-River Forest early, cruise into sectional finalMay 27, 2025 10:35 pm - York sophomore Cate Carter is comfortable at her old position on the pitch. In her freshman season, Carter was forced to play in an unfamiliar role at center back, mainly...
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Girls soccer: Libertyville reaches sectional final in dominating fashion; Fremd edges Hersey in nightcapMay 27, 2025 10:06 pm - It will be Fremd and Libertyville in the sectional final in Palatine Friday evening at Hildebrandt Field after both clubs were victorious Tuesday in their Class 3A Fremd ...
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Girls soccer: St. Viator once again ends Lakes’ season, upsets top seedMay 27, 2025 9:43 pm - Even though she is a freshman, St. Viator’s Judith Saji never flinched. The Lions’ goalkeeper overcame tons of adversity in double overtime. She then faced even more duri...
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Rolling Meadows hires consultants to prepare for potential Bears stadium next doorMay 27, 2025 9:10 pm - Rolling Meadows officials on Tuesday moved to have a seat at the table in the potential Bears stadium redevelopment, hiring firms to handle lobbying, traffic and noise issues.
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Girls soccer: Barrington reaches another sectional final after blanking MundeleinMay 27, 2025 7:35 pm - After a hard-fought win over Warren last Friday netted Mundelein its first regional title since 2010, coach Alix McArthur took her squad to Warren's O'Plaine Road campus ...