Local
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New lawn watering restrictions in South BarringtonSep 17, 2025 10:40 am - South Barrington officials recently enacted restrictions for outdoor water use.
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District 21 board member resigns, replacement soughtSep 17, 2025 10:35 am - Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is seeking a new board member to replace Dagmara Kalinowski, who resigned to focus on professional and personal obligations.
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Firefighters will relocate to Rosemont when Des Plaines firehouse is replacedSep 16, 2025 8:02 pm - The proposed demolition and replacement of a fire station on Des Plaines’ south side will force some firefighters to make Rosemont their temporary base of operations.
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Water testing kits available in South BarringtonSep 16, 2025 2:09 pm - South Barrington residents whose homes have private wells can pick up kits to test water quality at village hall, 30 S. Barrington Road.
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Gurnee launches new emergency alert systemSep 15, 2025 12:52 pm - Gurnee has launched a new and imroved emergency alert system.
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‘I am exactly where I am meant to be’: Maine South High alum returns to teachSep 15, 2025 4:00 am - A 2021 Maine South High School graduate, Mikaela Burke returned to her alma mater as a special education teacher.
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Finn McCool’s Irish Pub now planned for vacant Wheeling Town Center spaceSep 12, 2025 12:54 pm - A Finn McCool’s Irish Sports Pub is coming to the Wheeling Town Center complex.
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Along for the Ride: Cook Co. invests more than $1.5M in suburban biking infrastructureSep 10, 2025 7:32 pm - Cook County has awarded grants totaling over $1.5 million for biking infrastructure projects in several suburbs and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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Historical society celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with Victory DanceSep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to a special Victory Dance on Saturday, Sept. 13, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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‘Bands, brews and family fun’: Inaugural Meadows Fest this weekendSep 10, 2025 11:27 am - Rolling Meadows will host a three-day festival this weekend to celebrate the city’s 70th anniversary. Meadows Fest will feature music, food, drinks, games and shopping at Kimball Hill Park.