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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.
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Arlington Heights honoring those who make town inclusiveApr 20, 2026 11:24 am - The Arlington Heights Citizens with Disabilities Commission is seeking nominations for its Disability Inclusion Award.
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Lightning sparks fire at Willows Academy in Des PlainesApr 15, 2026 9:58 am - A lightning strike sparked a small fire at Willows Academy in Des Plaines.
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Gurnee Park District to share designs for Betty Russell parkApr 14, 2026 8:51 am - The Gurnee Park District is hosting a community meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday to review conceptual designs for the next phase of the Betty Russell Community Park master plan.
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Recycle unwanted electronics in Park Ridge on April 18Apr 13, 2026 2:43 pm - People who live in and around Park Ridge can safely dispose of unwanted electronics Saturday, April 18, at Maine Township Hall.