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Two write-in candidates create contested race for District 211 school board electionMar 04, 2025 1:08 pm - The declaration of two write-in candidates has made the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education election on April 1 contested for the first time since two different candidates were removed from the ballot in December.
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Bakeries filled with customers on Paczki DayMar 04, 2025 1:02 pm - The doors of Northwest Suburban bakeries were given quite a workout Tuesday morning as herds of customers left with armfuls of boxes filled with pastries on Paczki Day.
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Financial breaks for Des Plaines Theatre approvedMar 04, 2025 12:53 pm - The company that operates the city-owned Des Plaines Theatre will get a significant break on its rent for the next two years.
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Pedestrian seriously injured in crash with Cook County sheriff’s vehicleMar 04, 2025 11:44 am - A pedestrian suffered severe injuries when struck by a Cook County sheriff’s vehicle early Tuesday morning in Glenview, police said.
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Candidate listens, deliversMar 04, 2025 11:23 am - Since 2022, Shahzad has served as a planning commissioner, shaping smart development. As former vice chairman of the Human Development Foundation, he has championed commu...
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Best Bets: Alvin Ailey, KC & The Sunshine Band, Rita Rudner and moreMar 04, 2025 10:52 am - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, comedian Rita Rudner does standup in Skokie and the Chicago Sinfonietta performs “Opus Serena,” a tribute to tennis star Serena Williams, in Naperville and Chicago.
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Gurnee Park District announces new executive directorMar 04, 2025 10:17 am - Gurnee Park District has announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Szpylman as its new Executive Director, effective May 1.
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Incumbent emphasizes experience while challenger in Libertyville mayoral race says more collaboration is neededMar 04, 2025 9:34 am - The campaign slogans of the two candidates running for mayor in Libertyville summarize what they’re offering voters with the incumbent running on experience and the challenger calling for more community engagement.
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How you can be more eco-friendly this Lenten seasonMar 04, 2025 9:34 am - Sharon Starr, a member of the Sierra Club’s Illinois Chapter and St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in Libertyville, urges the faithful to adopt more eco-friendly habits this Lenten season to reduce their use of single-use plastics — and not just for 40 days.
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Barrington artist performing hometown concert ThursdayMar 04, 2025 8:03 am - Barrington’s Pat McKillen will deliver an intimate hometown concert featuring favorites and new songs from his upcoming project, “Everything Goes” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Barrington’s White House.