Cook County
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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Suburban craft brewer Pollyanna is buying and reopening Chicago’s shuttered Alarmist brewery and taproomJul 09, 2026 9:57 am - Banking on the shelf life of a shuttered Chicago craft brewery, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling has purchased Alarmist Brewing, with plans to reopen its Sauganash taproom ...
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Wienermobile to stop at Kane County FairJul 08, 2026 7:53 pm - The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making a pit stop at the 157th Kane County Fair in St. Charles from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18.
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Arlington Heights appoints new village prosecutor after 48 yearsJul 08, 2026 7:21 pm - Ernie Blomquist is stepping down after 48 years as Arlington Heights village prosecutor and will be succeeded by Elizabeth Hantzos, who has served as associate prosecutor for 19 years.
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Plan for massive industrial park approved in Vernon HillsJul 08, 2026 6:34 pm - An industrial park potentially containing 1 million square feet of new building space has been approved for the 70-acre former American Hotel Register property on Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills.
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Long Grove planners recommend child care plan, over objections of Buffalo GroveJul 08, 2026 5:26 pm - The plan for an early childhood learning center in Long Grove passed a key test, despite the objections of neighbors in a Buffalo Grove subdivision and pushback from the village of Buffalo Grove itself.
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Some communities rescheduling Fourth of July fireworks, others open to itJul 08, 2026 4:43 pm - Plans for fireworks and drone shows fizzled for several communities over the Fourth of July holiday. Some communities, though, have decided to reschedule, while others are considering alternative plans.
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Local fun on a budget: Top spots to staycation in the Tri-CitiesJul 08, 2026 4:05 pm - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun thinks the Fox Valley area - with its many options for recreation, dining and entertainment - is perfect for a summer staycation.
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Mount Prospect eases gaming rules for restaurants, adds wineries to liquor classJul 08, 2026 3:22 pm - Mount Prospect trustees voted this week to change the village’s liquor code, eliminating a one-year waiting period for restaurant liquor license holders to apply for video gaming.
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Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2026 Jack Blane Community Service AwardJul 08, 2026 2:43 pm - Each year, Highland Park Community Foundation honors an individual whose dedication, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the Highland Park-Highwood community.