Cook County
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Prospect Heights officials emphasize need for chicken regulations, aim for June 23 approvalJun 02, 2025 5:22 pm - Prospect Heights village board members narrowed a set of regulations that would ultimately allow residents to keep chickens in their yards legally after years without any policies.
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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias visits West Northfield middle schoolJun 02, 2025 5:13 pm - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias inspires 340 students with insights on leadership and civic engagement at Field Middle School in Northbrook.
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After decades of complaints, Mount Prospect is looking at ways to slow drivers in popular cut-through routeJun 02, 2025 5:00 pm - Mount Prospect is wrapping up a three-week trial of traffic-calming measures designed to address nearly three decades of resident complaints along a popular cut-through route.
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Taste of Des Plaines returns with food, music and family funJun 02, 2025 4:38 pm - Des Plaines’ popular Taste festival is back June 13-14, featuring live music, family entertainment, food from 11 local restaurants, and rock tribute band headliners 7th Heaven and Hairbangers Ball.
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Learning on the Go program brings education, resources and fun to Elgin-area familiesJun 02, 2025 3:59 pm - Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning's Learning On the Go kicked off its ninth year Monday at Cornerstone Park in Elgin.
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Des Plaines teen arrested after shots fired at vehicle, police sayJun 02, 2025 3:58 pm - A Des Plaines teenager is facing charges after firing a handgun at a moving vehicle in that suburb, authorities said Monday.
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Curator joins Glenview History CenterJun 02, 2025 2:12 pm - The Glenview History Center has announced the hiring of a full-time museum curator. Riley Ellison began work May 5. As curator, Ellison will guide the History Center in activating Glenview’s rich history through engaging exhibits, dynamic programming and meaningful community outreach.
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Northwest Suburban Premiere of ‘Jersey Boys’Jun 02, 2025 1:47 pm - HOTT Productions, NFP - Helping Others Through Theatre - in collaboration with the Hoffman Estates Park District, announces the Northwest Suburban premiere of the Tony-, Grammy- and Olivier Award-winning hit musical “Jersey Boys,” the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
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Elgin native Daryl Nitz celebrates Elgin Pride Day at The Hemmens with Nitz & Friends Show June 7Jun 02, 2025 1:21 pm - Award-winning entertainer Daryl Nitz will perform his musical comedy show with guests on June 7, in Hemmens’ Theatre in the Round. The show will feature Nitz's vocals, piano playing, audience participation, and comedic bits.
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Des Plaines woman dies after car hits truckJun 02, 2025 1:06 pm - A Des Plaines woman died after the car in which she was riding struck a truck in that suburb, authorities said Tuesday.