Cook County
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Barrington police make pitch for therapy dogMar 11, 2025 1:39 pm - Barrington police approached the village board this week with a proposal to add a therapy dog to their ranks.The board is expected to vote on the new hire at an upcoming meeting.
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Craft brewers converge on Wheeling to learn about hemp-based drinksMar 11, 2025 1:35 pm - Craft brewery owners and operators gathered Tuesday in Wheeling to discuss options they hope will allow them to keep making the intoxicating drinks.
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Dining out: Meatless Friday, Pi Day and ‘Top Chef’ finalist brings Ghanaian cuisine to Oak BrookMar 11, 2025 12:53 pm - Portillo’s has options for your meatless Fridays during Lent, while Blaze Pizza has a Pi Day deal on 3.14 and a “Top Chef” finalist will be cooking a special meal in Oak Brook.
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‘The place to be’: Barrington state of the village reports highlight current, future successesMar 11, 2025 10:52 am - Barrington Village President Karen Darch and Village Manager Scott Anderson delivered the annual state of the village address at Monday’s village board meeting.
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Endorsement: Craig for Hanover Park village presidentMar 11, 2025 4:00 am - Challenger Mark Elkins faces an uphill task in his bid to unseat incumbent Hanover Park Village President Rodney S. Craig. Craig is a fixture in suburban government, not ...
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PADS of Elgin to host annual Home Run 5K run/walkMar 11, 2025 12:10 am - Sign up soon for PADS of Elgin's Home Run 5K set for Saturday, April 26. It is designed to raise funds and awareness for local shelter and support services.
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Boys basketball: Warren jumps past Rolling Meadows to earn state semifinal berthMar 10, 2025 10:13 pm - Warren defeated Rolling Meadows to win the Class 4A NIU supersectional and advance to the state semifinals Friday in Champaign.
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Why one suburb is banning EV chargers from public parking garagesMar 10, 2025 7:50 pm - Rosemont has banned the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages due to fire risk, prompted by a long-burning car fire last year.
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Mount Prospect village board to remain one trustee short until after electionMar 10, 2025 5:49 pm - Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert will not fill the vacancy created by Trustee Augie Filippone’s resignation. The announcement comes as Filippone said he is blocking Hoefert from filling the vacancy until May 5, citing state law.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 10, 2025 5:46 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances of last week.