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Warrant issued after man on trial for causing fatal Des Plaines crash skips courtAug 28, 2024 3:35 pm - A Cook County judge issued a warrant Wednesday for a Florida man who failed to show up for the second day of his trial on charges related to a January 2020 crash that claimed the life of a Des Plaines man and injured his then 10-year-old son.
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Burglars use stolen SUV to smash into Park Ridge sneaker storeAug 28, 2024 3:07 pm - Thieves smashed a stolen SUV through the front of a Park Ridge store early Wednesday before making off with gym shoes and other merchandise.
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97-year-old Glenview local saving lives and preparing for the futureAug 28, 2024 2:40 pm - In a heartwarming display of courage and community spirit, Alberta “Bertie” Schoen of Glenview, a vibrant 97-year-old, has demonstrated that heroism and forward-thinking know no age limits.
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New event for Des Plaines Ikes — a Fish Boil Sept. 28Aug 28, 2024 2:24 pm - There is exciting news coming from the Des Plaines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America.
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Schaumburg Library to celebrate grand opening of renovated second floor Sept. 14Aug 28, 2024 1:14 pm - The Schaumburg Township District Library will hold a grand opening celebration of its newly completed second-floor renovation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
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'A bittersweet moment': After 25 years, Fox Valley Habitat chief set to retireAug 28, 2024 12:24 pm - After 25 years, the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity executive director who has led 71 affordable housing projects will retire from his position on Friday, Aug. 30.
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Celebrate Bike to Church Sunday at Gary UMC in WheatonAug 28, 2024 11:55 am - Enjoy the last weekend of summer with a bike ride to church on Sunday, Sept. 1 at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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Main Stage entertainment at Septemberfest includes Plain White T’s, Phillip Phillips, 7th heavenAug 28, 2024 11:46 am - Schaumburg’s Septemberfest returns this weekend, with Phillip Phillips, Plain White T’s, and 7th heaven scheduled to perform as headliners of the popular three-day festival that will be taking place Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.
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Award-winning Harper College students discover the therapeutic power of artAug 28, 2024 11:30 am - Harper College students Lain Dennis and Jefferson Sobczak grew up in different parts of the U.S., have different educational paths and employ their artistic talents in wildly different ways.
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Thunderstorms wreak havoc with downed trees, power outages across suburbs — and possibly a fireAug 28, 2024 11:25 am - The thunderstorms that drenched the Chicago area Tuesday night likely led to a house fire in Mount Prospect and resulted in thousands of lingering power outages, authorities said.