Cook County
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History detective uncovers stories of Arlington Heights’ forgotten Civil War soldiersMay 22, 2025 7:38 pm - An Arlington Heights history buff discovered the names and stories of nine Civil War soldiers from Arlington Heights who died in the war. They’ll be honored for the first time Monday during the town’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.
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Fear not, we’ve found the area’s coolest high school nicknamesMay 22, 2025 6:38 pm - Following up on last week’s column, we present the area’s coolest high school nicknames.
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Mount Prospect puts a four-minute time limit on public commentMay 22, 2025 5:23 pm - Members of the public who speak at Mount Prospect village board meetings must now keep their comments within a four-minute time frame.
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‘Fiesta aficionados’: Fat Rosie’s bringing the party to Oak Brook when seventh location opens FridayMay 22, 2025 3:46 pm - Fat Rosie’s is bringing the fiesta to Oak Brook. The high-energy, local Mexican chain will open its seventh suburban location at 3011 Butterfield Road on Friday, May 23.
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Elk Grove Village announces retirement of Public Works Director Colby Basham and appointment of successor Bryan GrippoMay 22, 2025 3:42 pm - After a distinguished career marked by dedication and leadership, Colby Basham will retire from his role as director of public works for the village of Elk Grove effective May 30.
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Advocate Health Care proposes outpatient clinic offering immediate care and other services in Lake ZurichMay 22, 2025 3:24 pm - Advocate Health Care's proposal for an outpatient clinic offering immediate care service at the northwest corner of Route 12 and Miller Road will proceed to an official review process.
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CST Academy expands to Buffalo Grove with new multidisciplinary therapy clinic for childrenMay 22, 2025 3:02 pm - CST Academy, a provider of pediatric autism and developmental therapy services in the Chicagoland area, will open a new clinic in Buffalo Grove on June 2. The new location will expand access to the organization’s integrated, family-centered model of care for families in Buffalo Grove and surrounding communities.
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‘You have given me some purpose’: Buffalo Grove honors team that saved a lifeMay 22, 2025 2:34 pm - The actions of bystanders, a dispatcher and first responders earlier this year in Buffalo Grove showed it truly takes a community to save a life.
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Wheeling cannabis dispensary closingMay 22, 2025 2:33 pm - A Wheeling cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge is shutting down after less than three years.
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Free Summer Concert Series to feature Harper College ensembles, Chicago-based bandsMay 22, 2025 2:02 pm - Harper College’s campus will come alive with music on Thursday nights this summer as the fifth annual Summer Concert Series kicks off June 5 at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.