All Stories from April 7, 2026 (Change date)
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‘Older people are moving out’: Buffalo Grove planning discussion raises concerns about senior housingApr 07, 2026 4:41 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees raised concerns about senior housing as the village board discussed the draft of Buffalo Grove’s new comprehensive plan this week.
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Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to BosniaApr 07, 2026 4:38 pm - Donald Trump Jr. lashed out at the European Union on Tuesday, saying its liberal policies were discouraging investment and predicted a “major fracture” between the bloc's eastern and western member states.
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Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip as DHS secretaryApr 07, 2026 4:27 pm - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday toured North Carolina areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024, revealing plans to prioritize relief to disaster-impacted communities on his first official trip since replacing Kristi Noem, whose leadership cast uncertainty over federal disaster response.
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Home & garden calendar, April 7-18Apr 07, 2026 4:16 pm - Learn about gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like integrating natives into traditional gardens, tulip history, and more. Also, listing of spring wildflower walks and plant sales.
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On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal electionApr 07, 2026 4:11 pm - U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday urged Hungarians to back Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in upcoming elections, dubbing the populist leader a defender of “Western civilization” during a visit to Hungary meant to help push Orbán over the finish line.
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Researchers say Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTEApr 07, 2026 4:11 pm - Hall of Famer Steve McMichael, a key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the Concussion & CTE Foundation said.
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Elk Grove Village 1956 Food Drive ChallengeApr 07, 2026 4:09 pm - In honor of the 70th Anniversary of Elk Grove Village, the village is partnering with Elk Grove Township on a community food drive to support community members in need.
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Hanover Township’s 11th Annual 5K steps off on May 2Apr 07, 2026 4:03 pm - Hanover Township’s 11th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin, 899 Jay Street.
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‘A load of garbage’: Barrington officials oppose zoning change billApr 07, 2026 3:52 pm - Barrington officials are concerned about proposed legislation they say could upend local zoning, crowd single-family neighborhoods with multi-family buildings and alter the character of the village.
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Northbrook’s West Park renovation includes new playground, multisport courtApr 07, 2026 3:50 pm - The extensive renovation of West Park in Northbrook is scheduled to begin in mid to late May with completion in fall.