Prospect Heights
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Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’sMar 25, 2026 10:11 am - Portillo’s is celebrating baseball’s opening weekend with hot dogs for a buck for Perks members through Sunday. Also, Fry the Coop is honoring National Hot Chicken Day Monday and suburban restaurants are ready with Passover and Easter specials.
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Arlington Heights couple charged with vandalizing Wheeling Township Republican officeMar 24, 2026 6:59 pm - An Arlington Heights couple has been charged in connection with the vandalism of the Wheeling Township Republican office in January.
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Home & garden calendar, March 24-April 4Mar 24, 2026 2:55 pm - Learn about upcoming plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, as well as gardening club meetings on topics such as crows, daylily hybridizers, citizen scientists, and more.
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Former Hersey High School coach resigns from teaching job amid wrestling program probeMar 23, 2026 7:52 pm - Former John Hersey High School wrestling coach Joe Rupslauk has resigned from his teaching position following an investigation into residency and recruiting violations.
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New developer seeks to adopt previously approved plan for 69 townhouses in Prospect HeightsMar 23, 2026 5:22 pm - A developer is asking the Prospect Heights city council for permission to take over a controversial proposal to build 69 townhouses that was previously approved, but never built.
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District 214 Education Foundation hosts Prom Pop-Up Boutique to support studentsMar 23, 2026 1:22 pm - The District 214 Education Foundation recently hosted a Prom Pop-Up Boutique at Forest View Educational Center, creating a meaningful and fun opportunity for students to access formalwear at no cost.
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River Cities Rotary Club sets April 10 deadline for scholarship applicationsMar 23, 2026 10:39 am - The Rotary Club of River Cities is excited to announce applications are now open for the Brian B. Wegrzyn Scholarship Program.
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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.