Buffalo Grove
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Why Lake Zurich closed its polystyrene recycling program until springFeb 11, 2026 3:46 pm - What began as a pilot program in Lake Zurich to recycle polystyrene has become so successful the village has paused for the winter with plans to retool for spring.
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Dining out: Last-minute Valentine’s Day specialsFeb 11, 2026 1:49 pm - Valentine’s Day is Saturday — are you ready? Here are some last-minute ways to treat your sweetheart that might not break the bank.
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14th annual Fox River Summit highlights restoration, recreation and researchFeb 11, 2026 11:18 am - The 14th annual Fox River Summit on March 12 features speakers covering topics like restoration, recreation, economic benefits of conservation, research, and action plans for the watershed.
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Spotlight: Marriott brings to life ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’Feb 11, 2026 8:37 am - Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences revives “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” while premieres include Definition Theatre’s “Black Cypress Bayou,” Shattered Globe’s “Morning, Noon and Night” and Lifeline’s “Kitty and the Beanstalk.”
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Barrington, Hersey students stage walkouts to protest immigration enforcementFeb 10, 2026 6:15 pm - Students from high schools in Barrington and Arlington Heights walked out of classes Tuesday morning to protest federal immigration enforcement actions.
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‘Everyone’s tired of winter’: Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual orchid show offers a colorful escapeFeb 10, 2026 3:52 pm - Outside it’s cold, but it’s warm — and colorful — inside at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s 12th annual orchid show. This year’s theme is “Feelin’ Groovy.”
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 15-22Feb 10, 2026 3:03 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like houseplants, nature journaling, and more.
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FEMA denies appeal for aid for summer storm damage in Cook, Kane, McHenry and Will countiesFeb 10, 2026 7:57 am - Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s previous denial of a major disaster declaration following storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.
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Buffalo Grove hosts blood drive March 7Feb 09, 2026 6:24 pm - The Buffalo Grove Health Commission will host their first Community Blood Drive of the year from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive.
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Hersey High School nabs state cheerleading titleFeb 09, 2026 5:41 pm - The Hersey High School varsity cheerleading team nabbed its first state championship this weekend.