Cook County
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Chili for Charity event to raise funds for Elgin schoolsFeb 06, 2025 4:12 pm - Elgin Knights of Columbus are hosting 27th annual Chili for Charity event on Feb. 22. Find out how you can indulge in unlimited chili while supporting a great cause!
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B’s Sweet Bites in Des Plaines to close permanentlyFeb 06, 2025 3:39 pm - A Des Plaines restaurant and bakery is closing permanently after more than 11 years.
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New affordable housing development opens in PalatineFeb 06, 2025 2:39 pm - A new $30 million affordable housing development in Palatine opened its doors to the public this week.The Greenhaven Apartments and Townhomes, 303 Johnson St., consists of a three-story 58-unit apartment building and four townhouses.
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Tourism growth boosting revenues for Northwest suburbsFeb 06, 2025 2:30 pm - With a 6.1% increase over the previous year, 3 million overnight hotel stays brought a quarter billion dollars to the eight suburbs represented by the Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau in 2024, even as further growth is pursued.
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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma medsFeb 06, 2025 1:12 pm - A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication.
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Judge to consider if Highland Park survivors can be present during accused shooter’s trialFeb 06, 2025 11:44 am - A Lake County judge will decide Feb. 20 if survivors of the July 4, 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park and family members of those killed may be present during testimony when the accused shooter’s trial begins later this month.
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Alternative school worker had inappropriate relationship with student, police sayFeb 06, 2025 11:25 am - An employee at an alternative school in North suburban Gages Lake is charged with having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student, authorities announced Thursday.
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‘Our taste is absolutely different’: New Libertyville coffee shop aims to be uniqueFeb 06, 2025 9:55 am - The newest coffee shop in Libertyville offers hard-to-describe but distinct, bold flavors infused with cardamom and other spices.
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Lake County resident survey planned to gauge forest preserve usage and get suggestionsFeb 06, 2025 8:02 am - Lake County forest preserve officials are preparing a new survey to determine residents’ attitude and interest in the organization and facilities.
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Schaumburg man charged in Elgin shootingFeb 06, 2025 8:02 am - A 30-year-old Schaumburg man is facing weapons charges after an investigation by Elgin police into a Dec. 26 shooting there.