All Stories from May 7, 2026 (Change date)
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Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive May 14May 07, 2026 2:51 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1320 W. Schaumburg Road.
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Ukrainian refugee turned tech CEO Bill Kleyman to address DeVry University’s graduates in JuneMay 07, 2026 1:56 pm - Apolo CEO Bill Kleyman will deliver the keynote address at DeVry University's June 7 commencement ceremonies at Rosemont Theatre, addressing over 2,000 graduates.
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Elgin Police Department honored with Marklund Community Partner AwardMay 07, 2026 1:32 pm - The Elgin Police Department received a Community Partner Award from Marklund, a nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities, for their volunteer work including holiday giving and classroom visits.
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Marklund honors Wheaton woman’s dedication with Volunteer of the Year awardMay 07, 2026 1:28 pm - Bette Klein, a Wheaton resident, received Marklund's 2025 Volunteer of the Year award for her exceptional dedication to the nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities in Geneva, Elgin and Bloomingdale.
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Citadel Theatre announces 2026-2027 seasonMay 07, 2026 1:26 pm - Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre announces its 2026-2027 season dubbed “the season of choices.”
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Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatalityMay 07, 2026 1:15 pm - Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and trying to trace others who may have come into contact with them since then.
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Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with USMay 07, 2026 1:08 pm - Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war.
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South Elgin sisters receive Marklund’s Future Changemaker Award for volunteeringMay 07, 2026 1:02 pm - Two sisters from South Elgin, Dweny and Diya Geeth, were honored with the Future Changemakers Award at Marklund's annual volunteer recognition event for their exceptional dedication to volunteer service.
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Learn about police and fire safety at Lake County First Responders ExpoMay 07, 2026 1:02 pm - A two-day event to support first responders will be held May 16 and 17 at Gurnee Mills, parking Lot E, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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St. Hubert families to celebrate legacy of endangered Catholic school in Hoffman EstatesMay 07, 2026 1:01 pm - Though still awaiting the requested intervention of Pope Leo XIV to keep St. Hubert Catholic School open, families will gather elsewhere Friday night to celebrate its 65-year legacy in Hoffman Estates.