Cook County
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Orphans of the Storm breaks ground for new animal shelterJul 10, 2026 4:18 pm - Orphans of the Storm Friday celebrated the start of construction Friday for a state-of-the-art animal shelter in Riverwoods.
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‘You have to love it’: Windy City Warbirds & Classics returns to St. CharlesJul 10, 2026 3:31 pm - Fox Valley Aero Club’s 12th annual Windy City Warbirds & Classics showcases radio-controlled military aircraft and civilian classics that have a wingspan of over 70 inches. The show continues Saturday in St. Charles.
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Woman loses $98,000 to scammers posing as federal agents, bank employees in Des PlainesJul 10, 2026 3:28 pm - A 55-year-old woman lost $98,000 to scammers in Des Plaines who initially claimed to be bank employees and later posed as federal agents, police said.
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District 211 board sees new administrative changes as positive evolutionJul 10, 2026 3:17 pm - The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education was convinced by Superintendent Judith Campbell’s recommendation of changes to executive leadership positions for the coming school year — including introducing a deputy superintendent.
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Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Summer Used Book Sale Aug. 7-9Jul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library will host their Summer Used Book Sale Aug. 7-9. The standard price of Adult hardcover and softcover books is $3.
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Garbage pickup in Hoffman Estates to be an hour earlier next week due to heatJul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - Due to the excessive heat forecast for the week of July 12, Groot will start garbage and recycling operations an hour earlier than usual in Hoffman Estates to try to avoid the afternoon heat.
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‘Good Trouble’ events coming to Geneva and St. CharlesJul 10, 2026 1:12 pm - We Can Lead Change -- Fox Valley is hosting events July 16 to 19 to celebrate the spirit and actions of the late civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
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People criticize ICE arrest at Kane County courthouseJul 10, 2026 11:49 am - People are again criticizing federal law enforcement agents over an immigration-related arrest made at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles, and how they treated onlookers recording the arrest.
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Food industry exec launches Floor Coverings International business serving the Northwest communitiesJul 10, 2026 11:34 am - After spending more than 20 years helping shape some of America’s most recognized food brands, local entrepreneur and mother of two Melissa Walters has traded corporate boardrooms for living rooms, launching her own Floor Coverings International franchise serving Des Plaines, Elmwood Park, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Edison Park, Irving Park and Norwood Park.
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Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they’re running for Elgin mayor in 2027Jul 10, 2026 11:20 am - Elgin City Council members Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they’ll be candidates for mayor in the city’s next’s municipal election.