Cook County News
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Why some suburban communities are holding off on mowing until Mother's Day
Mar 27, 2023 6:58 AM - Organizers say a spring lawn that grows longer and lets flowers bloom provides habitat, nectar and pollen for pollinators like native butterflies and bees. That habitat also can shelter for other insects that might otherwise flee or fall to harm under a mower's blades, providing food for migrating birds. -
Authorities seek two suspects in Elgin bank robbery
Mar 25, 2023 9:21 PM - Authorities are searching for suspects in a Saturday afternoon bank robbery in Elgin. Two men walked into the PNC Bank, 1695 Larkin Ave., at 1:37 p.m., displayed a gun and demanded money, according to a news release from the FBI Chicago Field Office. -
Suburban school board races heat up over library books, sex ed
Mar 27, 2023 8:16 AM - Two years ago, school board races across the suburbs drew long lines of candidates galvanized by mask mandates and remote learning. This election cycle, school board hopefuls from Wheaton to Palatine have refocused their energy on heated debates over library books, lessons on racism and the role of parents in deciding what is taught in classrooms. -
Elgin police investigating woman's shooting
Mar 25, 2023 7:59 AM - According to an alert on social media, Elgin police officers responded at 7:59 p.m. Friday to the 1000 block of Sebring Drive and found a wounded woman. -
Two men charged with leading Addison police on high-speed chaseMar 24, 2023 9:04 PM - Bond set for two men charged with leading police on high-speed chase/possession of burglary tools.
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'There is something magical about carousels': Volunteer meticulously restores Lambs Farm horses
Mar 24, 2023 7:59 PM - There's something magical about carousels, says volunteer David Hamel, who spent 18 months meticulously repairing and painting the "jumping" horses on the carousel at Lambs Farm. -
Elgin merchants push back on proposal to charge 10-cent fee per shopping bag
Mar 24, 2023 7:09 PM - The Elgin City Council heard a proposal Wednesday from the city's sustainability commission proposing a 10 cent single-use shopping bag fee. After hearing negative reaction from retailers and raising questions about specifics of the plan, the council tabled the issue for now. -
Principal's award part of 'amazing year' at Rolling Meadows High School
Mar 24, 2023 6:09 PM - In a year that already included a visit by first lady Jill Biden and three Cabinet secretaries, Rolling Meadows High School Principal Eileen Hart added one more recognition Friday to cap off her long career in education: state high school principal of the year. -
Permit recommended for proposed cannabis business in WheelingMar 24, 2023 5:51 PM - Wheeling's village board should grant a special use permit for a proposed cannabis cultivation facility at 160 W. Hintz Road, the town's plan commission recommended this week.
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Mussman to hold town-hall meeting Monday in Hanover Park
Mar 24, 2023 5:50 PM - State Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg will hold a town-hall meeting to provide an update on legislative and policy work to her 56th District constituents at 6 p.m. Monday in the Community Room of the Hanover Park Police Station, 2011 W. Lake St. in Hanover Park.
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