Des Plaines
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 8-14Feb 03, 2026 5:06 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like propagation, new plant varieties, succulents, fruit growing, nature journaling, and more.
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Republican candidate for 8th Congressional District hammers opponents over their religious beliefsFeb 03, 2026 4:57 pm - A candidate in the 8th Congressional District Republican primary convicted of a hate crime a quarter century ago criticized two of his opponents’ religious beliefs in a joint interview.
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Dining out: Heart-shaped pizzas, Galentine’s Day and Lake County Flavor FestFeb 03, 2026 12:21 pm - Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and heart-shaped pizzas are already available at some restaurants. And don’t miss out on Galentine’s Day specials and the monthlong Lake County Flavor Fest.
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Share your event with the Daily Herald’s Spring Fun & Getaways guideFeb 03, 2026 12:15 pm - The Daily Herald is looking for event submissions for the spring entertainment and dining guide featuring articles on getaways, a spring theater preview, and outdoor dining ideas, as well as the calendar listing of “Things to Do” in the suburbs.
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Girls basketball: Maine East’s Silva nets 2,000th point in win over Maine WestFeb 02, 2026 10:06 pm - Girls basketball: Maine East’s Bella Silva notched her 2000th career point in Monday’s 56-49 win over Maine West.
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Mount Prospect closes deal on St. Mark property boosting downtown parkingFeb 02, 2026 4:10 pm - Mount Prospect officials confirmed the village has closed on the St. Mark Lutheran Church property, a deal that should provide additional downtown parking spaces.
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Photos: January Prep Sports Photo GalleryFeb 02, 2026 3:18 pm - Daily Herald photographers worked in so many high school gymnasiums in January to bring you the peak moments of prep sports events. ...
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Cook County offering spay, neuter discounts for pets this monthFeb 02, 2026 1:51 pm - Cook County pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians to receive up to a $40 discount on spay or neuter services this month.
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Look: Take a minute to enjoy The Week in Pictures photo galleryFeb 02, 2026 1:13 pm -
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District 214 Community Education’s The Theater Lab announces cast of ‘Romeo and Juliet’Feb 02, 2026 12:19 pm - The Theater Lab has announced the cast for the opening show of its 10th anniversary season, “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. The production will be a limited four-performance run, Feb. 6, 7, 14, and 15, at the Forest View Educational Center Theater in Arlington Heights.