Park Ridge
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High Five: Who had the area’s top girls basketball performances this season?Mar 23, 2026 4:19 pm - High Five: Who had the area’s top girls basketball performances this season?
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Share your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 22, 2026 2:54 pm - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.
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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi lost big where property taxes in city, suburbs soaredMar 22, 2026 11:40 am - The frustration Cook County homeowners feel about rising property taxes came out loud and clear in Tuesday’s race for county assessor — losing incumbent Fritz Kaegi performed the poorest in areas hardest hit by rising property taxes, helping pave the way for Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes’ surprising victory.
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Officials warn of scam demanding payment for Cook County traffic violations through QR codeMar 21, 2026 4:23 pm - The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.
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How Democratic congressional nominees fended off challenges from their leftMar 21, 2026 3:05 pm - Democratic lawmakers serving the suburbs fought off challenges from their left flanks in last week’s primary election.
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Why some voters opted out of Tuesday’s primaryMar 20, 2026 3:18 pm - Voter turnout Tuesday was greater than 2022’s midterm primary in suburban Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, but lower than four years ago in Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
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Federal disaster loans now available to homeowners and businesses affected by August 2025 stormsMar 19, 2026 3:09 pm - Residents and business owners in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties whose properties sustained damage during last August’s severe weather can now apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
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Biss, Elleson thank voters after winning 9th Congressional District nominationsMar 18, 2026 4:16 pm - Democratic congressional nominee Daniel Biss of Evanston greeted voters at an L station in his hometown Wednesday.
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Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbsMar 18, 2026 12:11 pm - Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.
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Casten, Quigley, Schneider victorious in suburban U.S. House racesMar 17, 2026 11:46 pm - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove was among the members of the Chicago-area congressional delegation who scored primary victories Tuesday.