Cook County
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Illinois AG: Police ticketing at Palatine high schools violated law, unjustly applied to minority studentsDec 04, 2024 5:25 pm - The Illinois Attorney General’s office has completed a two-year study that concluded the prior use of police ticketing as a method of student discipline at Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211’s two high schools in Palatine violated state law and was disproportionately used with minority students.
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A new Christmas classic? ‘House Without a Christmas Tree’ creators, actors hope new musical becomes a holiday stapleDec 04, 2024 5:05 pm - Griffin Theatre Company premieres a musical stage adaptation of the heartwarming, family-friendly, coming-of-age story “The House Without a Christmas Tree.”
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GreenMan Theatre to hold auditions for annual murder mysteryDec 04, 2024 4:37 pm - Thespians who are just dying to play a role in a murder mystery comedy are invited to audition for GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s “The Ghost with the Most … Murders!”
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Tool Library of Lake County reopens at new location in MundeleinDec 04, 2024 4:17 pm - After more than four months in transition, a homegrown volunteer enterprise and resource for do-it-yourselfers has reopened with a new name and location in Mundelein.
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Wheeling’s proposed budget includes funds to finish flood-prevention projectDec 04, 2024 2:10 pm - Wheeling’s proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year includes cash for an already-underway flood-prevention project and erosion prevention in Buffalo Creek, among other projects.
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West Dundee church to host Dec. 14 Cookie WalkDec 04, 2024 12:54 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee will host its Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14. They will be selling homemade, decorated cookies, pretzels, bars, barks, candies and other holiday sweet treats by the pound.
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‘It’s the end of an era’: Billy’s Pancake House in Palatine closes doors after 5 decadesDec 04, 2024 12:46 pm - After five decades, Billy’s Pancake House, a Palatine mainstay, has closed its doors.
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Authorities: Man had more than 1,000 images and videos of child sexual abuseDec 04, 2024 11:30 am - A Lindenhurst man is charged with having more than 1,000 images and videos depicting violent child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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Dining out: Stan’s Donuts and Ghirardelli collab, candlelight dinner and moreDec 04, 2024 10:42 am - Stan’s Donuts and Coffee is teaming up with Ghirardelli for their holiday drink offerings, while Lazy Dog is offering DIY holiday gingerbread house kits with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
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Stop and sip: Enjoy a festive holiday cocktail at these suburban spotsDec 04, 2024 10:40 am - Take a break from shopping and running errands and enjoy a holiday cocktail at these suburban restaurants and bars.