Local
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Arlington Heights holding community blood drive May 6Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Arlington Heights, in partnership with Vitalant, will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.
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Getting in touch with nature at Wheeling Earth Day celebrationApr 26, 2026 5:13 pm - From scenic walks and kite launches, to environmental education and animal encounters, Sunday was a celebration of all things nature in Wheeling.
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‘This project is delivering’: Suburban leaders credit flood-prevention efforts for keeping towns dry during recent delugesApr 25, 2026 11:30 am - New sewers and stormwater detention basins in several flood-prone suburbs have prevented catastrophes this month.
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‘A little bit of flexibility’: Wheeling Park District to borrow up to $12 million to help fund new water parkApr 22, 2026 5:45 pm - The Wheeling Park District will borrow up to $12 million to help fund construction of a new aquatic center.
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District 57 celebrates special group of retiring teachers, staff membersApr 22, 2026 10:55 am - Combined, the new retirees totaled 183 years of classroom experience and community connection. Mount Prospect Elementary District 57 celebrated seven educators and staff members for their contributions to the district.
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No injuries in Des Plaines bar fireApr 21, 2026 4:10 pm - A Des Plaines bar was forced to close Tuesday afternoon following a small kitchen fire, authorities said.
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Health care, housing providers among recipients of new Des Plaines social service grantsApr 21, 2026 8:10 am - Groups that provide housing and immigration services are among those that will share $275,000 in new municipal grants from Des Plaines.
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Curbside branch pickup begins in Hoffman EstatesApr 20, 2026 11:25 am - Hoffman Estates' free curbside spring tree branch pickup program is underway, with collection in Zone A during the week of April 20.
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Arlington Heights Community Bike Ride set for May 9Apr 20, 2026 11:24 am - The 2026 Arlington Heights Community Bike Ride is set to begin at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 9.
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Elk Grove hosts public works open house May 16Apr 20, 2026 11:24 am - The Elk Grove Village Public Works Department will host its third annual open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16.