Cook County
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How the Batman-esque ‘Grappler’ is ending police chases in Kane CountyFeb 20, 2025 5:08 pm - It’s got a name like a pro wrestler and works like something from a “Batman” movie, but the latest addition to the Kane County sheriff’s crime-fighting arsenal isn’t make believe, and it’s already out there catching bad guys.
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‘Mount Prosperous’: Mount Prospect mayor upbeat about village’s futureFeb 20, 2025 4:46 pm - Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert’s State of the Village address highlighted the village’s successes and pointed to a bright future.
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Grubhub adds Walgreens to grow its convenience offeringsFeb 20, 2025 2:59 pm - Two Chicago-area companies — Grubhub and Walgreens — are teaming up to offer on-demand delivery of everyday items.
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Suburban educators among 13 Teacher of the Year finalistsFeb 20, 2025 1:33 pm - Four suburban educators are among the Illinois State Board of Education’s 13 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2025.
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Facing lawsuit, Republicans to meet a second time to choose McConchie’s successorFeb 20, 2025 1:27 pm - With their first attempt resulting in a legal challenge, suburban Republican leaders will meet Friday to again choose former state Sen. Dan McConchie’s successor.
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Buffalo Grove selects construction manager for fire station reconstructionFeb 20, 2025 1:26 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees this week approved a contract with Addison-based Frederick Quinn Construction for the reconstruction of Fire Station 25 at 505 W. Dundee Road.
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Kroski honored as Buffalo Grove police officer of the yearFeb 20, 2025 1:25 pm - Buffalo Grove this week honored Officer Timothy Kroski as the Rotary Club’s police officer of the year
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Judge: Victims of Highland Park shooting can be present during testimonyFeb 20, 2025 12:22 pm - A Lake County judge ruled Thursday that victims of the July 4, 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park may be present during the trial of the defendant who’s charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder stemming from the attack.
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Man gets 14-year prison term for robbery in ElmhurstFeb 20, 2025 12:13 pm - A man has been sentence to 14 years in prison for robbing a 7-Eleven store in Elmhurst.
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Shaken, not stirred: Espresso martinis take center stage during bartender competitionFeb 20, 2025 9:15 am - Bartenders from the city and suburbs competed Monday in Oak Brook to make four espresso martinis as fast as possible and as cleanly as possible, hoping to land a spot in the “Good, Clean Fun” competition finals with a chance to win a trip to Sweden.