Cook County
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Man convicted as getaway driver in DuPage bank robberiesJan 31, 2025 1:49 pm - A federal jury has convicted the getaway driver in a string of bank robberies in Lisle, Westmont and neighboring suburbs.
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South Elgin man arrested on charges of possessing child sex abuse videosJan 31, 2025 1:49 pm - Kristofer McMullen of South Elgin has been charged with multiple felony counts of possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material after authorities found videos depicting children under the age of 13.
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Community colleges to receive grants to expand mental health resourcesJan 31, 2025 1:29 pm - The Illinois Community College Board has awarded more than $3.6 million to expand mental health resources and support programs for college students across the state.
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‘We really are changing lives’: Internship program helps students make post-high school plansJan 31, 2025 1:28 pm - Alignment Collaborative for Education helps high school students get paid internships to expose them to careers and help determine their plans after graduation. The program helped nearly 150 students in several school districts in 2024 and will add another 50 internships and another school district next year.
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Shamrocks and Smiles: St. Patrick’s Day charity celebration supports individuals with disabilities and recreation scholarshipsJan 31, 2025 12:30 pm - The 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner fundraiser is coming from 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Rolling Meadows Park District Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, and you can sign up now to sponsor this great cause.
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Man arrested after forcing his way into South Elgin home and barricading himself in basementJan 31, 2025 12:08 pm - A downstate Illinois man was arrested this week in South Elgin after forcing his way into a home, harming an animal and then barricading himself in the basement, authorities said.
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DuPage Senior Council seeks volunteers for meal delivery, well-being checks, and companionshipJan 31, 2025 11:52 am - The DuPage Senior Citizens Council is looking for volunteers interested in visiting isolated seniors, assisting with meals, or other acts of service.
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Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates this weekendJan 31, 2025 10:56 am - Illinois Vintage Fair returns to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates Feb. 1-2, featuring 100-plus vendors selling vintage fashion, collectibles, art and home goods.
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From jazz nights to improv laughs: Oakton College showcases spring performing artsJan 31, 2025 12:02 am - Oakton College's spring 2025 performing arts lineup features plays, concerts, and student showcases from February through May.
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Lake County defense attorney Matthew Gebhardt receives 2025 Super Lawyers recognitionJan 30, 2025 10:01 pm - The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt recently announced that founding attorney Matthew Gebhardt has been named a 2025 Super Lawyer. Earning this recognition demonstrat...