Cook County
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Rare dust storm that raced through Chicago area caused by strong winds from cluster of thunderstormsMay 17, 2025 11:19 am - A rare dust storm swept in from the southwest and enveloped the Chicago metropolitan area Friday evening, darkening the sky and creating eerie images.
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Joint Memorial Day Observance to be held in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg May 26May 17, 2025 8:39 am - The public is invited to attend a joint Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 26 in both Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.
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Girls lacrosse: Barrington avenges Hersey loss to win MSL championshipMay 16, 2025 10:15 pm - Friday's MSL girls lacrosse championship game brought windy conditions to the pitch at Hersey's Roland Goins Stadium with gusts up to 30 miles per hour as both the hosts ...
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Softball: Elk Grove snaps skid behind Andrade’s shutoutMay 16, 2025 9:34 pm - Coming off a three-game losing streak in Mid-Suburban League East play, the Elk Grove softball team found its winning groove on Friday in Mt. Prospect. And the Grenadiers...
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Baseball: Weather postpones finish between Palatine, ProspectMay 16, 2025 9:05 pm - It wasn’t a lightning fast finish for Palatine and Prospect Friday. With the game in the bottom of the fourth and Palatine at bat leading 7-6, the game at Palatine was ha...
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Drivers urged to stay off roads in Illinois amid dust stormsMay 16, 2025 7:04 pm - Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.
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‘We need Democrats who won’t flinch’: Biss joins growing roster for Schakowsky’s seatMay 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Crowded field emerges in race to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' sprawling 9th Congressional District spanning Cook, Lake and McHenry counties.
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Long Grove Chocolate Fest celebrates 25th yearMay 16, 2025 5:33 pm - Chocolate-covered strawberries, bananas and cheesecake are just some of the delicacies available during the 25th annual Chocolate Fest starting Friday in downtown Long Grove.
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2 charged in armed robbery of postal worker, theft of checks worth more than $500,000May 16, 2025 4:57 pm - One man is charged with robbing a postal carrier, and he and another man also are accused of stealing checks worth more than $500,000 from mail-collection boxes in Hinsdale and Oak Brook.
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Lombard board appoints new District 2 trusteeMay 16, 2025 4:35 pm - A 16-year Lombard resident with a professional background in health care has been appointed a village trustee.