Cook County
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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Sidelines: Inspiring Evans Scholar finds joy in ‘the most challenging of circumstances’May 13, 2026 11:03 am - Glenbard West student Gabbi Bertrand was inspired by her sister’s death to become a nurse, which she’ll pursue as an Evans Scholar at the University of Iowa.
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Hoffman Estates Park District to celebrate opening of fully inclusive playground SaturdayMay 13, 2026 10:36 am - The Hoffman Estates Park District is inviting the community to a celebration Saturday for the grand opening of the new fully inclusive playground at Vogelei Park & Barn.
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‘It’s like the Super Bowl’: Lilac Time in Lombard culminates in parade on SundayMay 13, 2026 10:26 am - Don’t read too much into the “bloom 'o' meter” dial, the official gauge for Lilac Time, turned past fully blooming. The Palibin lilacs are holding court now. And Lilac Time is a marathon not a sprint, topped off by a parade down Main Street this Sunday.
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Former education CEO opens Floor Coverings International serving Northbrook and Chicago’s North ShoreMay 13, 2026 10:23 am - A former education company CEO and his wife are bringing a new flooring business to Chicago’s North Shore with the opening of Floor Coverings International® in Northbrook.
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Schaumburg Choral Artists present contemporary choral works, spirituals at May concertsMay 13, 2026 10:12 am - The Schaumburg Choral Artists will perform spring concerts on May 16 in Schaumburg and May 31 in Park Ridge. The program includes contemporary choral works and spirituals such as "My Song in the Night" by Elaine Hagenberg, "Õhtul" by Pärt Uusberg and "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" by Moses Hogan.
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Pipe organ tour coming to Bartlett church with works by Bach, ElgarMay 13, 2026 9:13 am - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour's next concert will be on Sunday, May 17, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bartlett, featuring their 1920 George Kilgen & Son pipe organ.
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New meeting and professional development space to open Friday in downtown ElginMay 13, 2026 8:13 am - Rose's Room, an event space in downtown Elgin intended for workshops, classes, meetings and other small gatherings, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Friday, May 15.
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Girls soccer: Lake Zurich denies Stevenson outright NSC title; Fremd, Barrington advance to MSL CupMay 12, 2026 9:50 pm - Entering the final day of the regular season for Stevenson, the Patriots controlled their own destiny, needing a win to clinch the North Suburban Conference title outrigh...
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Boys volleyball: Bratt rallies Wheaton Warrenville South to thrilling win at Lake Park, outright DuKane titleMay 12, 2026 9:46 pm - Just when it looked like the unthinkable might happen — that Wheaton Warrenville South would drop two games in two days as it prepares for what it hopes is a deep playoff...
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