Articles filed under Counties
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DuPage County Fair closes early, will be back in action SaturdayJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - It was a day made for lemon shake-ups. The DuPage County Fair got off to a hot and muggy start Friday before brewing storms forced organizers to shut down early. But th...
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Cook County property transfers for May 30 to June 22, 2023Jul 28, 2023 1:00 am - Arlington Heights $651,000; 2015 N Woodland Lane, Arlington Heights; Sold on June 9, 2023, by Daniel Michael Volpe Trust to Gulfer Hurdogan $625,000; 223 S Kaspar Ave., ...
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Helen Plum Library executive director to retire in SeptemberJul 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Helen Plum Library Executive Director Claudia Krauspe recently informed the board of trustees of her intent to retire in September 2023. The board reached a consensus t...
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Homegrown fest brings local musicians, regional artists together Saturday in LisleJul 27, 2023 10:00 am - At this time last year, Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams wasn't sure he was going to carry the annual local music festival beyond its 10th year. Wh...
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Horse rescue in Maple Park to hold Barnyard Bash fundraiser, celebrating 15 yearsJul 27, 2023 6:00 am - Gail Vaca is passionate about horses - especially those that have been abused or neglected. That's why she founded the Illinois Equine Humane Center in 2008. The nonprof...
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Lookin' farm fresh: County fair season gives suburbanites a slice of farm lifeJul 27, 2023 5:45 am - The Vaughan family cows greet a steady stream of city slickers with their big doe eyes. People who don't know their cattle breeds can gather around a few corner stalls i...
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Hampshire firefighters treated for minor injuries after engine rolloverJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Three Hampshire firefighters and one firefighter intern were treated for minor injuries following a rollover crash involving their fire engine. The firefighters were re...
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'Glow in the Park' to light up Cantigny Aug. 12Jul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - The third "signature" event of Cantigny's fun-packed 65th summer is "Glow in the Park," a first-time, 21-and-older event, set for Saturday, Aug. 12 It will be 7 p.m. to ...
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Geneva store leads the nation in Jo-Ann + 4-H fundraiser to inspire kidsJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Each year, Jo-Ann Fabrics and National 4-H Council team up to empower kids and teens across the nation, and the Geneva store earned top honors this year, raising more th...
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Local 4-H drives benefit neighbors experiencing food insecurityJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Counties across the state are tasked with gathering nonperishable food and care items as part of the annual, statewide 4-H Can Make a Difference Food Drive held in conju...