Arlington Heights
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Arlington Heights appoints new village prosecutor after 48 yearsJul 08, 2026 7:21 pm - Ernie Blomquist is stepping down after 48 years as Arlington Heights village prosecutor and will be succeeded by Elizabeth Hantzos, who has served as associate prosecutor for 19 years.
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Some communities rescheduling Fourth of July fireworks, others open to itJul 08, 2026 4:43 pm - Plans for fireworks and drone shows fizzled for several communities over the Fourth of July holiday. Some communities, though, have decided to reschedule, while others are considering alternative plans.
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Family sues state-licensed Rolling Meadows group home for wrongful death, alleging ‘fatal choking event’Jul 07, 2026 5:23 pm - The family of a woman who died of choking while in the care of a state-licensed Rolling Meadows group home is suing over her death, alleging in a complaint that the home and a worker failed to protect her despite known risks.
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Home & garden calendar July 7-18Jul 07, 2026 2:25 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers and more.
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No injuries reported after kitchen fire at Mitsuwa in Arlington HeightsJul 07, 2026 11:37 am - A kitchen fire at Teriyaki Chopper restaurant inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights was quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system Monday evening.
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 8-14Jul 07, 2026 5:30 am - Farmers market season brings fresh produce, handmade goods and more to local downtowns and parks.
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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year lowJul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
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Despite stadium uncertainty, Bears get OK to keep billboard in Arlington HeightsJul 06, 2026 9:13 pm - Arlington Heights village board members have approved a fifth extension allowing the Chicago Bears to keep a digital billboard on the Arlington Park property, despite the team shifting focus to a stadium project in Indiana.
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Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usageJul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.
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Harper College Police launch Blue Envelope Program in partnership with the Autism Hero ProjectJul 06, 2026 12:57 pm - The Harper College Police Department is proud to join the Blue Envelope Program, a nationwide movement helping individuals with autism and other communication differences feel safer and more confident during interactions with law enforcement.