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Northbrook Chamber to host Cook County Source Connecting MeetingsJul 16, 2025 4:57 pm - The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce has announced its role as a regional host for the Cook County Source Connecting Meetings, a new initiative to directly connect local businesses with Cook County’s wide range of small business resources, grants and technical support services.
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Amazon donation to Project Backpack delivers for needy students in Elgin areaJul 16, 2025 4:43 pm - Amazon donates over 1,500 backpacks worth $5,000 to Project Backpack, an ECC initiative helping needy students in Elgin area school districts with back-to-school supplies. This year's event also offers free health clinics.
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Bloomingdale celebrates local cuisine with Restaurant WeekJul 16, 2025 4:27 pm - Bloomingdale's Restaurant Week from July 14-20 features exclusive deals at 18 local eateries. Get a passport for access to specials and enter receipts to win gift cards.
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Naperville City Council OKs townhouse, row house developmentJul 16, 2025 4:26 pm - Naperville City Council members have approved plans for a 90-unit residential development near Naper Boulevard and Plank Road.
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Rep. Schneider vastly outraising, outspending Democratic challengerJul 16, 2025 4:24 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park is dramatically outraising and outspending his Democratic primary challenger, federal records show..
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St. Charles reschedules Unwind Wednesday to July 23Jul 16, 2025 3:23 pm - Unwind Wednesday event on July 16 postponed to July 23 due to inclement weather. Those 21+ can enjoy drinks on 1st Street Plaza from approved venues with wristband.
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Making progress: Spring Hill Mall demolition ahead of schedule and sparking developers’ interestJul 16, 2025 3:06 pm - Demolition work at the former Spring Hill Mall is moving faster than anticipated.
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Prospect Heights approves land swap enabling hangars to replace hotel at Chicago Executive AirportJul 16, 2025 3:04 pm - Prospect Heights officials have approved a redrawing of the property line between an office building and the site of a recently demolished hotel at Chicago Executive Airport to enable the construction of eight hangars there.
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New wedge barriers in downtown Elgin to limit vehicle traffic on Riverside Drive on weekendsJul 16, 2025 2:53 pm - New wedge barriers installed in downtown Elgin will be deployed for the first time this weekend on Riverside Drive.
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12 hours of running: Man completes 54-mile Des Plaines River Trail in a single pushJul 16, 2025 2:50 pm - Scott Drews spent last summer chasing a personal challenge. After months of training, he ran the entire 54.5-mile Des Plaines River Trail — start to finish — in a single day.