Cook County
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59-year old Gurnee man identified as pedestrian struck and killed while walking on Washington StreetJun 18, 2025 2:38 pm - A pedestrian who died after being stuck by a vehicle Monday night in Gurnee has been identified as 59-year-old Richard Bennett, of Gurnee. According to the Lake County c...
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DJ and prizes at Northbrook Park District’s 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap 5K and Fun RunJun 18, 2025 12:56 pm - Preparations for Northbrook’s Independence Day festivities are underway, and the community is invited to join in the fun and start the day with the 17th annual Liberty Loop & Lap.
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McHenry Outdoor launches Sensory-Friendly WednesdaysJun 18, 2025 12:31 pm - Families with sound-sensitive children encouraged to enjoy the drive-in experience
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Marklund opens renovated ball field after successful donor campaignJun 18, 2025 11:27 am - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley donated $100,000 to help Marklund surpass its $250,000 goal for renovating a specialized baseball field on its Geneva campus.
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Elgin church to host June 26 blood driveJun 18, 2025 11:25 am - St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church is partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, June 26
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St. Nectarios Greek Fest returns with food, music, gamesJun 18, 2025 11:18 am - Described as a Greek party in the Northwest suburbs, St. Nectarios’ annual Greek Fest returns Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, at the church, 133 S. Roselle Road in Palatine.
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Dining out: Portillo’s expands breakfast test, Sicilian- and lobster-themed dinners and moreJun 18, 2025 8:38 am - What’s on suburban menus this week: Breakfast at Portillo’s, a Sicilian cuisine-themed dinner at Niche in Geneva, a lobster boil at Main Street Social in Libertyville, summer seafood at Truluck’s in Rosemont and more.
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Authorities: Reckless driver wreaks havoc, injuring several people during chase through Lake CountyJun 18, 2025 8:16 am - A reckless driver caused mayhem in Lake County and injured several people during a police chase Tuesday evening near Gurnee, authorities said.
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Mount Prospect, Des Plaines approve settlement with Prestige Feed ProductsJun 18, 2025 8:15 am - The two-year legal battle pitting two Northwest Cook County suburbs against an odor-causing animal feed producer is now over.
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Cayman Island missionaries to visit Arlington Heights churchJun 17, 2025 11:16 pm - Lutheran missionaries Rev. Gerald and Heidi Paul will recount their work in the Cayman Islands at a free church event with potluck dinner in Arlington Heights.