Cook County
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Thousands brave freezing cold to honor Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 11, 2024 7:32 pm - Pilgrims from near and far gathered on a chilly evening to pay homage to the Virgin Mary and seek her blessings Wednesday during the annual feast at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.
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Geoffrey Baer presents to a sold-out crowd at the DuPage County Historical MuseumDec 11, 2024 6:29 pm - There was standing-room only at the DuPage County Historical Museum on Nov. 7 when one of Chicago’s favorite TV producers presented “An Evening with Geoffrey Baer.”
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Kane County Board rejects chairman’s committee choicesDec 11, 2024 5:08 pm - Kane County Board members this week rejected every selection county board Chairman Corinne Pierog made for who should serve on and lead the board's committees.
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Deerfield couple celebrates 55 years of marriage and 31 years of hosting blood drivesDec 11, 2024 4:37 pm - A Deerfield husband and wife team, Gil and Linda Antokal, are celebrating 55 years of marriage, along with 31 years of hosting blood drives in their community. Over the years, they have organized 125 blood drives, collecting approximately 5,000 units of blood and helping nearly 15,000 people in need.
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Wheeling Township board approves ballot question on unfunded mandatesDec 11, 2024 4:30 pm - Wheeling Township will ask voters in April how they feel about unfunded mandates from the state.
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Central High School Hall of Fame honoring two teams and eight alumniDec 11, 2024 3:36 pm - Central High School in Burlington is honoring exceptional alumni and teams with induction into the Hall of Fame with a Feb. 7 ceremony.
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Des Plaines police identify stabbing victim, have person of interestDec 11, 2024 3:16 pm - Des Plaines police on Wednesday identified city resident Roberta S. Langan as the person stabbed to death last week in her apartment building.
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District 211 expected to announce next superintendent ThursdayDec 11, 2024 2:34 pm - The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education is expected to name the district’s next superintendent at the end of its meeting Thursday night.
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Hanover Township to distribute holiday meal boxesDec 11, 2024 2:32 pm - Hanover Township will distribute holiday meal boxes Dec. 19-24 at the Astor Avenue Community Center in Hanover Park.
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Elgin mayor touts city’s growth and leadership in annual addressDec 11, 2024 1:53 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain delivered his state of the city address Wednesday, saying the city has become a leader in the state and a welcoming destination for people and business.