Deerfield
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‘We need to start to protect children’: Lawmaker calls for closing ‘loophole’ after teacher arrestsSep 30, 2026 1:38 pm - After two local teachers were arrested within days of each other, an area state lawmaker is renewing her call to close a “loophole” in Illinois’ sex offender registry laws.
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Lake Zurich woman facing ‘straw purchase’ weapons chargesSep 30, 2026 11:31 am - A Lake Zurich woman faces weapons charges following an investigation into the illegal sale of firearms to people not legally allowed to possess them, authorities said.
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Suburban water agencies talking with Chicago, but moving forward with $6B plan to sidestep citySep 29, 2026 6:46 pm - The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.
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Route 45 in Vernon Hills to be shut down for railroad crossing repairsSep 29, 2026 4:01 pm - Repairs to the railroad crossing on Route 45 north of Deerpath Drive in Vernon Hills will require a full closure starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, weather permitting.
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Coat, accessories drive to benefit Lake County health department’s women’s residential servicesSep 29, 2026 1:13 pm - The village of Hawthorn Woods is holding a winter coat drive through October to benefit the Lake County Health Department’s women’s residential services.
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Visit Lake County launches Spooks & Spirits Lake County Autumn CelebrationSep 28, 2026 4:55 pm - Visit Lake County (Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau) is offering the Spooks & Spirits Lake County Autumn Celebration.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 10Sep 28, 2026 9:45 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, pruning trees and shrubs, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Girls tennis: Conant’s Pivtorak ‘a true success story’ after overcoming serious injurySep 26, 2026 7:25 pm - Tennis ace Khrystyna Pivtorak broke two bones in her right leg in an ice-skating accident early in high school. The Conant senior needed surgery. Then a second operation ...
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Special financing district considered to spark private investment in downtown AntiochSep 25, 2026 12:18 pm - Antioch is preparing to establish a special financing district to spark private investment and other improvements in its downtown area.
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Local fire departments to hold fire safety demonstrations during Fire Prevention WeekSep 23, 2026 3:42 pm - Area fire departments are conducting live fire demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4-10, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower."