Articles filed under Counties
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1 million fewer single-use plastics for Lake County operations in 2023? Two 'Fridges' to helpFeb 22, 2023 4:00 am - A pilot program to deploy two “Farmer's Fridges,” which hold and dispense fresh foods, is the next step in Lake County's initiative to reduce single-use plastics at its ...
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In 5 years, Deerfield nonprofit grows from one post to a major child volunteer movementFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Gratitude Generation, a Deerfield-based nonprofit that in 2022 helped 42,000 people, began with a single Facebook post from a North Shore mother. "I am looking to teach ...
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Charlie Kirk event could draw protests, organizers say schools topic 'isn't partisan'Feb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Conservative talk show host activist Charlie Kirk and others are scheduled to speak this weekend about schooling in Illinois during an event in Crystal Lake that is draw...
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McHenry County approves resolution denouncing new state gun banFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - During an at-times contentious meeting filled with public comment and back-and-forth questions about civil liberties, safety and morality, the McHenry County Board passe...
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Morrison hosts open house at Schaumburg office ThursdayFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host an open house Thursday in Schaumburg. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.n. at Morrison's 15th District...
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Palatine approves Kia dealership's expansion plan, recommends tax breakFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Palatine village council members approved plans this week for the remodeling and expansion of the McGrath Kia dealership on Dundee Road. Planned improvements for the 4.7...
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Cat show returns this weekend at DuPage fairgroundsFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Feline fanciers from all over the country will bring their cats to be judged at the Lincoln State Cat Club's 61st benefit show, which will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sa...
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Lake Zurich community comes together for icy dip to help neighbors fighting cancerFeb 21, 2023 5:00 am - When a neighbor receives a cancer diagnosis, you may make a casserole or two, run errands for them or offer to drive them to appointments. Or you may choose to take a ch...
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Lake County jail inmate who died Saturday may have suffered heart attackFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - An underlying heart condition might have led to the weekend death of a 50-year-old Zion man in the Lake County jail, officials said. Victor Morales Jr. was found having ...
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Wintry precipitation mix expected as part of stormFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - A wintry precipitation mix is expected throughout the region when a large storm system arrives in the Chicago area Wednesday, meteorologists at the National Weather Serv...