Cook County
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‘Time for me to pass the baton’: Schakowsky to retire from U.S. House in 2026May 05, 2025 1:26 pm - U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the longest serving member of the suburban delegation to Congress, won’t seek reelection in 2026.
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Transforming lives: LCFS honors foster families, seeks more to answer the callMay 05, 2025 1:16 pm - Over 18,000 children are in the foster care system in Illinois. You could give a teen, siblings, or a child with special needs the gift of family.
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Francis W. Parker School makes playoffs at Scholastic Bowl National Championship TournamentMay 05, 2025 1:06 pm - On the weekend of Saturday, April 26, Francis W. Parker School joined 152 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago for the 2025 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who was the top team.
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District 62 athletes to shine at upcoming Special Olympics May 10May 05, 2025 12:47 pm - Community Consolidated School District 62 has announced its participation in this year’s Special Olympics, which will be held at 8 a.m., May 10, at Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect.
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Ecker Center marks 70 years, seeks $70K fundraising goalMay 05, 2025 12:27 pm - Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is marking “Strength in Community: Celebrating 70 Years of Impact” through June 30, seeking to raise $70,000 to support its growth and healing in behavioral health care, officials announced in a news release.
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Wheeling Park District and NWSRA celebrate opening of accessible greenhouse during Earth Day CelebrationMay 05, 2025 12:23 pm - Wheeling Park District and Northwest Special Recreation Association celebrated the grand opening of a new accessible greenhouse during a special Earth Day Celebration on April 27.
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‘A leader, mentor and education advocate’: Former U-46 chief José Torres dies at 65May 05, 2025 12:16 pm - José Torres, a nearly 40-year veteran educator and former Elgin Area School District U-46 superintendent, died Friday, May 2, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a brief illness, according to sources.
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Northbrook Park District’s Leisure Center renovation will benefit users of all agesMay 05, 2025 11:51 am - The Northbrook Park District has announced that the renovation of the multigenerational spaces inside the Leisure Center is expected to start this fall.
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‘School of Rock’ on stage starting May 15 at Northbrook Community TheatreMay 05, 2025 11:39 am - The musical “School of Rock” by Andrew Lloyd Webber is based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, which broke the record for music-themed comedies at the time by grossing nearly $20 million at opening.
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Local nonprofit collecting much-needed items through Healthy Babies DriveMay 05, 2025 11:05 am - To ensure the infants, toddlers, and parents have the essential items, like diapers, wipes, baby gates, bottles, and protective oven knob covers; to keep them safe and healthy so they can build a strong foundation for life, Kids Above All has launched its Healthy Babies Drive.