Des Plaines
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Park Ridge police investigate crash involving pedestrianJan 10, 2026 12:43 pm - The Park Ridge Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning traffic crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Cumberland and Peterson avenues.
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Girls basketball: Prospect overcomes injuries, wins key MSL game at HerseyJan 09, 2026 11:02 pm - After losing two starters to injuries in the last two games, Prospect coach Matt Weber called it a "next man up" situation for his girls basketball team as it went into F...
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‘What’s my name?’ For Des Plaines’ newest snowplow, it’s Scoop DoggJan 09, 2026 7:15 pm - The name of the newest snowplow in Des Plaines’ fleet pays homage to award-winning rapper and actor Snoop Dogg.
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Des Plaines woman victimized by gift card scammer: policeJan 09, 2026 2:44 pm - A Des Plaines resident fell victim to a scammer who said she’d be entered in a contest if she sent the caller money, police said.
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‘Tall mugs of beer’: Fatpour Tap Works wooing Mount ProspectJan 09, 2026 8:20 am - Downtown Mount Prospect could soon welcome a new player on its tavern scene south of the Metra station — with a novel twist.
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Boys basketball: Hersey holds off Barrington to maintain MSL West leadJan 08, 2026 9:42 pm - Logan Luxem made sure that Hersey would not get the “L.” Luxem, who is a senior, scored all seven points during a late fourth quarter run to help push the Huskies past Ba...
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Maine West High principal named to districtwide positionJan 08, 2026 1:38 pm - Maine West High School Principal Eileen McMahon will take on a new, districtwide role ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
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New Exploremores cookie joins the lineup for the Girl Scout Cookie SeasonJan 08, 2026 12:10 pm - A new cookie called Exploremores, inspired by rocky road ice cream, is being introduced this season. The troops in Girl Scouts Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana are getting ready for the cookie season.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 11-17Jan 08, 2026 4:30 am - Upcoming garden club meetings, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago area, covering topics such as pruning, soil health, houseplant care, sustainable gardening, and attracting pollinators like hummingbirds.
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Hersey High School wrestling coach faces disciplinary noticeJan 07, 2026 7:29 pm - John Hersey High School wrestling coach Joe Rupslauk on Thursday is set to receive a notice to remedy, which outlines directives he must follow to avoid dismissal.