Cook County
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Best Bets: Veteran actor Richard Kind reveals how not to be famous at Genesee TheatreJan 28, 2025 9:57 am - Comedic actor Richard Kind discusses his 30-plus years in show business at the Genesee Theatre, MOMIX dance company performs “Alice” at The MAC, and Hey Nonny hosts its second annual Winter Blues Week.
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Hanover Park man charged with drunken driving after Bartlett hit-and-run crashJan 28, 2025 9:54 am - A 67-year-old Hanover Park man is facing drunken driving charges after a weekend hit-and-run crash in Bartlett.
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Dining out: Portillo’s heart-shaped cakes are back, plus wing competitions and moreJan 28, 2025 6:13 am - Portillo’s is bringing back its heart-shaped chocolate cake and there are a couple of chicken wing competitions this weekend. Plus, Saturday is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and Jeni’s scoop shops have a flavor just for the occasion.
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Friends of Barrington teen killed by train honor memory, hold village’s feet to fireJan 27, 2025 10:39 pm - Friends of 17-year-old Marin Lacson gathered at a gazebo Monday evening near the downtown Barrington railroad crossing where she was fatally struck by a Metra train on Ja...
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Palatine American Legion post celebrates 100th anniversaryJan 27, 2025 9:12 pm - Suburban veterans and local dignitaries gathered for a celebration 100 years in the making Monday, as Palatine American Legion Post marked the centennial of its founding.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances of the week?Jan 27, 2025 6:54 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the top prep basketball performances from last week.
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Police: Evanston man broke window at Palatine Metra stationJan 27, 2025 6:48 pm - An Evanston man was arrested Sunday night and is facing a felony charge after shattering a Palatine Metra station window with a rock, according to police reports. Palatin...
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School district buys Wheeling properties for possible early learning centerJan 27, 2025 6:08 pm - Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is about 3 acres on Hintz Road for $890,000 to potentially build a centralized preschool facility.
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Inaugural Woodridge Restaurant Week to feature 17 eateries with special menus, deals and trolley tourJan 27, 2025 5:53 pm - Woodridge Restaurant Week festivities include a Trolley Tour on March 1 where participants can hop aboard and visit four local restaurants, each offering a taste of their menu.
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The Clove sees its first residents; developer buys outlotsJan 27, 2025 5:25 pm - The Clove in Buffalo Grove is seeing its first tenants move. In addition, the developer, Kensington Development Partners, has bought the outlots formerly occupied by Burger King and Boston Market.