Cook County Lifestyle
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‘Safe, stigma-free alternative’: DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center marks anniversarySep 13, 2026 9:43 am - In its first year of operations, DuPage County’s Crisis Recovery Center has completed more than 2,200 onsite assessments, providing mental health and addiction recovery services to thousands of residents and easing the strain on area emergency rooms.
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VASA Fitness bringing its 11th Illinois club to Mount ProspectSep 11, 2026 9:59 am - A national fitness club is moving into Mount Prospect’s south side, promising an innovative and affordable place to work out.
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Dutch Bros Coffee coming to long vacant property in Arlington HeightsSep 11, 2026 9:45 am - Dutch Bros Coffee will anchor a redevelopment at 375-425 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights, occupying a long-vacant site alongside other retailers including Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Paris Baguette and Old National Bank.
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Elgin unveils its first pollination garden and plans 5 moreSep 11, 2026 8:37 am - Elgin's Sustainability Commission unveiled the city's first pollinator garden at Kimball Street and Fox River Bike Trail, with plans for five more gardens throughout the city using native plants like milkweed that require less water and support bees and butterflies.
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‘The work has been good’: Arlington Heights group home to expand capacity, despite opposition of neighborsSep 10, 2026 11:07 am - Arlington Heights village board members have approved the expansion of a group home for young men, despite some neighborhood opposition.
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Why a small piece of land will help protect egret and heron rookery in Antioch TownshipSep 10, 2026 6:38 am - A small but important acquisition by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will provide further protection for a heron and egret rookery near Antioch.
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Second measles case reported in Kane CountySep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - A second case of measles has been reported in Kane County. The latest person diagnosed with measles was in contact with the first individual, according to a news release from the Kane County Health Department.
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Medieval-style Pratt’s Castle featured at this year’s Historic Elgin House TourSep 09, 2026 9:22 am - The first floor of Pratt's Castle, built in 1937, will be open to tour-goers during Elgin's 44th annual Historic House Tour on Sept. 12-13. It features medieval artifacts, armor, and a moat surrounding the 50-foot tower.
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Big Grove Brewery gets green light to replace Durty Nellie’s in PalatineSep 09, 2026 9:07 am - Palatine village council members Tuesday strongly backed the plan to bring Big Grove Brewery to the Durty Nellie’s site.
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Barrington’s St. Michael’s Episcopal Church welcomes new rectorSep 08, 2026 9:39 pm - The Rev. Nathan G. Huddleston has accepted the call to become the new rector at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. He will begin his ministry at the Barrington church on Sept. 27.
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