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Lombard Garden Club explores ‘Bison Tales and Tall Grass Trails’Jan 06, 2026 10:01 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is hosting Cindy Crosby, a Master Gardener and natural history writer, who will speak on "Bison Tales and Tall Grass Trails" at their Jan. 23 meeting.
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Cook County students get a crash course in elections before running the polls at their own schoolsJan 06, 2026 9:41 pm - Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is training high school students to serve as official election judges for an on-campus early voting day in late February.
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Polar-Palooza brings nature-inspired games and winter fun to Creek BendJan 06, 2026 9:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to Polar-Palooza on Jan. 17, featuring nature-inspired games, interactive learning stations, and crafts for all ages.
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‘Cozy, warm and welcomed’: New Libertyville coffee shop concept aims for comfort and building connectionsJan 06, 2026 8:43 pm - The idea behind Frunchroom Collective, a new coffee shop preparing to open in Libertyville, is a cozy and welcome environment.
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Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressuresJan 06, 2026 8:17 pm - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Tuesday that legislation giving the Chicago Bears tax breaks and state assistance to redevelop Arlington Park is not high in his agenda this spring.
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Carol Stream police, feds investigate child sex exploitation caseJan 06, 2026 7:46 pm - Carol Stream Police on Tuesday assisted agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with an investigation into child sexual exploitation, officials said.
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Authorities: Man yelled slurs, threatened to kill worker at Carol Stream grocery storeJan 06, 2026 6:27 pm - A man has been charged with committing a hate crime, accused of yelling slurs at a worker at a Carol Stream grocery store and threatening to kill her.
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High-end fitness center, retail coming to old Dominick’s site in Buffalo GroveJan 06, 2026 5:56 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees gave their endorsement this week to the plan to transform the old Dominick’s site into a high-end fitness center with retail.
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Roselle firefighter rescued after falling through floor fighting house fire TuesdayJan 06, 2026 5:44 pm - A Roselle firefighter was uninjured after falling through a floor while battling a house fire near Schaumburg Tuesday afternoon.
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Where to enjoy sophisticated nonalcoholic drinks in the suburbs during Dry JanuaryJan 06, 2026 5:40 pm - If you’re practicing Dry January, or just want to cut back back on alcohol while still enjoying a complex crafted drink, many suburban restaurants are putting a bigger emphasis on their nonalcoholic offerings.