Carpentersville
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Jewish Basketball Showcase gains momentum in the suburbs and beyondApr 22, 2026 6:49 pm - Chicagoland Jewish Basketball Showcase founder and coordinator Mike Kamin had hoped he could turn the exhibition into more than a one-and-done. He’s achieved that.
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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When will Fox River recede to its banks? Not for many days – if it stays dryApr 22, 2026 8:07 am - A hydrologist with the National Weather Service’s Chicago bureau hedges his words when talking about when the flooding on the Fox River may recede, and where that will happen first.
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Community donates 4,600 stuffed animals to support children in crisisApr 22, 2026 12:52 am - Over 4,600 stuffed animals were collected through parish generosity and volunteer efforts, then distributed to 23 first responder departments and three nonprofits serving children in need.
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Girls soccer: Brown scores, Lorkowski soars for key save as Burlington Central tops JacobsApr 21, 2026 9:44 pm - Senior defender Ali Kowall was looking to make a simple pass. Instead, she found fellow senior Grace Brown knifing through the middle of the Jacobs defense during the 29t...
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Elgin to honor preservation efforts at Mayor’s Awards May 5Apr 21, 2026 8:27 pm - The Elgin Heritage Commission will present Mayor's Awards for Preservation on May 5 at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, recognizing nine recipients for their efforts to preserve the city's historic architecture and cultural resources.
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Softball: Taraschewsky, Barrington prevail over Palatine in battle of MSL division leadersApr 21, 2026 7:59 pm - The two Mid-Suburban League softball division leaders, who had a combined record of 27-1, faced off Tuesday at the Fields of Dreams in Barrington. The Fillies, No. 1 in t...
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Home & garden calendar, April 21-May 2Apr 21, 2026 1:14 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like sustainable stormwater management, container garden arrangements and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales and shows.
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Baseball: McHenry rallies past JacobsApr 20, 2026 9:36 pm - Baseball: McHenry beat Jacobs 8-3 on Monday.
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Elgin Community College Theatre to present Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’Apr 20, 2026 12:18 pm - Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” will ignite the stage this spring in Elgin Community College Theatre’s adaptation of the 1953 novel, running Friday, April 24, to Sunday, May 3, in the college’s SecondSpace Theatre.