Des Plaines
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Des Plaines Garden Club to watch Audrey Hepburn’s garden tourJan 06, 2026 12:16 pm - The Des Plaines Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Jan. 8 at the Des Plaines Public Library. After the business meeting, the club will watch a movie about Audrey Hepburn's favorite gardens worldwide.
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Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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‘Too many positives’: Despite residents’ concerns, Costco plan moving forward in Des PlainesJan 05, 2026 8:50 pm - Plans for a Costco Business Center and a Costco-branded gas station on Des Plaines’ southeast side got a tentative go-ahead from the city council Monday.
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Student records from closed Arlington, Forest View high schools to be digitized, then shredJan 05, 2026 7:42 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is digitizing and shredding old student records from two closed high schools, Arlington and Forest View.
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Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendationsJan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.
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Mount Prospect police ready to welcome back traffic unit after 15 yearsJan 05, 2026 3:40 pm - After a 15-year absence, the Mount Prospect police department will reinstate its traffic enforcement unit this year.
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Sen. Murphy holding three town halls in JanuaryJan 05, 2026 2:18 pm - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy will host three legislative town halls in the 28th Senate District this month.
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Young Democrats of Illinois to host primary debate for 8th Congressional DistrictJan 05, 2026 9:55 am - The Young Democrats of Illinois, along with other Democratic organizations, will host the 2026 Illinois 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate on Jan. 15.
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Girls basketball: Silva scores 42, but Leyden slips past Maine EastJan 03, 2026 5:48 pm - Despite a school-record 42 points from Bella Silva, Leyden overcame it with a team-high 22 points from freshman Jaylani Hernandez and 17 from Katherine Macleod for a 63-59 win in Northlake.
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What are these past suburban Winter Olympians up to now?Jan 03, 2026 8:00 am - We caught up with a handful of past Winter Olympians to see what they’re up to today. Here are their stories. The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are set to begin early next month.