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School placed on temporary lockdown after shots fired in Des PlainesDec 09, 2024 2:12 pm - No injuries were reported, but a nearby elementary school was temporarily locked down, after a shooting Monday morning in Des Plaines, police said.
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United Way to distribute 500 holiday meal boxes Wednesday in ElginDec 09, 2024 1:30 pm - The United Way of Metro Chicago and local partners will distribute 500 holiday meal boxes to individuals and families dealing with food insecurity during a drive-through event at Elgin Community College on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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No injuries in Lombard house fire SaturdayDec 09, 2024 1:28 pm - No one was hurt, and firefighters were able to limit damage to a Lombard home during a fire Saturday evening.
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Des Plaines candidates could learn Friday if they’ll be on April ballotDec 09, 2024 12:52 pm - Two aldermanic candidates in Des Plaines will have to wait until at least Friday to learn if they’ll be allowed on the April 1 ballot.
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Bartlett Chamber hosts Cocoa Crawl Dec. 14Dec 09, 2024 12:14 pm - The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Cocoa Crawl from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at various locations in town.
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‘A completely different look’: $4 million streetscape improvement planned for downtown Lake ZurichDec 09, 2024 12:10 pm - A $4 million project planned for next year is expected to dramatically change the look and feel of a portion of Main Street in downtown Lake Zurich.
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‘An experience of hope and faith’: Why Catholics are converging on Des Plaines this weekDec 09, 2024 12:09 pm - Catholics from across the U.S. are expected to attend the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines this week.
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New Cary bar to feature seasonal outdoor space in new downtown plazaDec 09, 2024 12:08 pm - Another bar is coming to downtown Cary that also will operate an outdoor mobile bar at the future community plaza where the old Metra train station used to be.
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Kids Above All hosts Holiday Gift DriveDec 09, 2024 10:49 am - Kids Above All seeks donations and volunteers for their annual holiday gift drive benefiting children in suburban Chicago.
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Festive cooking decorating events for kids at The Table at CrateDec 09, 2024 10:37 am - The Table at Crate in Oak Brook hosts a kids cookie decorating workshop on Dec. 20 and 22. Kids can decorate holiday cookies and enjoy lunch.