Cook County
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‘We’re better together’: Hersey teacher gets students involved with veterans causesFeb 12, 2025 6:00 am - Hersey High School English teacher Jim Miks is one of the most familiar and popular faces in the classrooms, hallways and gymnasiums of the Arlington Heights school. The educator, track and field coach and veterans advocate has formed bonds between the school community and the community at large.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 16-22Feb 12, 2025 12:22 am - Sustainable landscaping, the environment, seedlings sale and more.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus welcomes new singersFeb 11, 2025 10:02 pm - Elgin's Voices Unlimited Chorus invites new members to join Tuesday rehearsals for May 18 Spring Concert, no experience required - just a desire to sing, have fun, and make friends.
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Water system upgrades planned in unincorporated Wildwood area near GrayslakeFeb 11, 2025 8:17 pm - Water system upgrades in the unincorporated Wildwood area east of Grayslake are set to continue with federal funding secured last year.
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Indoor adventure park bringing go karts, trampolines and more to Arlington HeightsFeb 11, 2025 6:28 pm - Urban Air Adventure Park, offering various kid-friendly activities like go karts, laser tag and climbing walls, is set to open a 67,000-square-foot location in Arlington Heights later this year.
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Pedestrian safety gates at Barrington railroad crossings would change village traffic patternsFeb 11, 2025 5:38 pm - Barrington officials Monday looked at the proposed layout for pedestrian safety gates at its Union Pacific railroad crossings. It could change the way people drive around the village.
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College of DuPage Asia Symposium showcases Japanese culture through lectures, performancesFeb 11, 2025 5:30 pm - The College of DuPage hosts a free, public Asia Symposium called "Pop Wave: Japan" featuring academic lectures, cultural performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions.
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Resident, two dogs rescued from Hanover Park house fireFeb 11, 2025 5:27 pm - Firefighters rescued an occupant and two dogs from a burning Hanover Park house Tuesday morning.
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Fourth-graders create valentines for York Township seniorsFeb 11, 2025 4:04 pm - Students at Stella May Swartz Elementary School created Valentine's greetings to share with older adults at York Township’s Senior Center event for Valetine’s Day.
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Suburban high schools celebrate cheer squads after state finals performancesFeb 11, 2025 3:51 pm - Schaumburg High School’s cheerleaders placed second in the large team category of the state finals over the weekend and were congratulated with a schoolwide assembly upon their return.