Park Ridge
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Preckwinkle poised for record-tying fifth term after primary winMar 17, 2026 8:41 pm - After her Democratic primary victory Tuesday night, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is positioned to match the record as the county’s longest-serving leader if she wins in November and completes a fifth term.
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Quigley, Hanson appear headed for rematch in 5th Congressional DistrictMar 17, 2026 8:11 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.
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Biss, Elleson win in 9th District primaries, will face off in NovemberMar 17, 2026 7:51 pm - Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has won the Democratic Party’s primary for the 9th Congressional District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Hynes defeats incumbent Kaegi in Cook County Assessor Democratic primaryMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Challenger Pat Hynes defeated incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
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Home & garden calendar, March 17-28Mar 17, 2026 3:27 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like container gardening, native pollinators, rethinking horticulture, and more.
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Advocate Health offers $200,000 in scholarships for health care and STEM studentsMar 16, 2026 11:12 pm - Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields. Applications must be submitted online by March 31.
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Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch TuesdayMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Maine West showcases modern-day storytelling at its Writers’ Block FestivalMar 13, 2026 11:16 pm - Maine West High School hosted a two-day Writers' Block festival in late February, featuring guest speakers including award-winning journalists, authors, and filmmakers who shared insights about writing careers with hundreds of students.
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District 207 students win 56 awards in prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing CompetitionMar 13, 2026 10:26 pm - District 207 students earned 56 awards including one Best of Show, six Gold Key Awards, 15 Silver Key Awards and 33 Honorable Mention Awards across Maine East, Maine South and Maine West high schools.
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Nominations open for Maine Township Good Citizen AwardMar 13, 2026 9:19 am - Maine Township officials are accepting nominations for their annual citizenship award.