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This one is for mom: Mother’s Day 5K draws 2,500 to BarringtonMay 10, 2026 4:35 pm - For many moms, the ideal Mother’s Day begins with a couple extra hours sleep followed by breakfast in bed. Some of the other moms, though, were up and running - literally - early Sunday morning for the annual Barrington Mother's Day 5K.
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Fire that injured 15 in Des Plaines still under investigationMay 07, 2026 12:25 pm - The cause of an explosion and fire at a Des Plaines apartment building remained under investigation Thursday.
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South Barrington launching new emergency alert systemMay 05, 2026 10:40 am - South Barrington will launch a new electronic emergency alert system June 1.
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Des Plaines finalizes deal to buy former Methodist campgroundMay 04, 2026 8:13 pm - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday agreed to spend $4 million to purchase most of a historic but flood-prone campground.
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Postponed due to government shutdown, Wheeling census is coming this summerMay 01, 2026 4:15 pm - Postponed because of last year's federal government shutdown, a special census in Wheeling has been rescheduled and should start in early June.
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Learn about composting at Des Plaines Public LibraryMay 01, 2026 1:14 pm - Learn about composting at home Saturday in a free program at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Arlington Alfresco returns to downtown Arlington Heights FridayApr 30, 2026 12:49 pm - Arlington Alfresco, the popular outdoor dining zone in downtown Arlington Heights, returns for the season Friday.
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New assistant principal hired for North Elementary in Des PlainesApr 28, 2026 3:19 pm - A veteran suburban educator and administrator has been named the next assistant principal at North Elementary School in Des Plaines.
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Volunteers wanted for A-May-Zing Mundelein projects SaturdayApr 28, 2026 2:03 pm - The Mundelein Police Department will host the annual A-May-Zing Mundelein volunteer event Saturday.
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Forget Vernon Hills — athletic club coming to MundeleinApr 28, 2026 12:34 pm - A health club offering around-the-clock access is coming to Mundelein after earlier plans to open in Vernon Hills fell through.