Cook County
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Free fitness program set for Aug. 17 in WheelingAug 02, 2024 9:30 am - The Wheeling Park District will host a family-friendly fitness program this month.
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Irish Days return to Long Grove with music, dancing, contestsAug 02, 2024 8:50 am - Historic downtown Long Grove is bringing back its annual Irish Days festival Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2.
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Which area high school football teams have the toughest schedule?Aug 02, 2024 6:00 am - As our countdown to the IHSA prep football season continues, this week we’re looking at the area’s four toughest schedules.
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Why the public’s confidence in police is on the reboundAug 02, 2024 5:15 am - After bottoming out in the wake of George Floyd’s killing and the summer of 2020, the public’s confidence in law enforcement is on the rise, according to a new Gallup poll. What have police done to improve the public’s confidence? We asked some suburban police chiefs.
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How St. Charles Veterans Center makes a difference: National VFW awards post for community serviceAug 02, 2024 5:00 am - The St. Charles Veterans Center, where the VFW, American Legion Post 342, AMVETS Post 503 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 693 all conduct their meetings and business, serves as the command post of sorts for extensive community outreach.
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Authorities: Man living in home with day care had child sexual abuse materialsAug 01, 2024 8:22 pm - A Grayslake man who lives in a home where a family member runs a day care is charged with possessing hundreds of sexually explicit photos and videos of children, authorities said.
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Officials: Burglars target suburban vape shops in recent spreeAug 01, 2024 8:08 pm - Suburban police are trying to determine if a recent rash of vape shop burglaries are related.
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District 25 ready to welcome first full-day kindergarten students this monthAug 01, 2024 6:37 pm - As students prepare to head back to school this month, Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 will cut the ribbons on six building additions and usher in full-day kindergarten programming as authorized by voters in a 2022 referendum.
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Why the Willowbrook Wildlife Center has a new name, new lookAug 01, 2024 6:10 pm - The Willowbrook Wildlife Center is rolling out a new name as a new building takes shape on the campus in Glen Ellyn. The eye-catching, two-story structure will house a wi...
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Suburban teams prepping for first season of IHSA flag footballAug 01, 2024 5:14 pm - Preparations are underway for more than 150 Illinois flag football teams as the 2024 season approaches. With just over a month to go before the season starts, girls flag ...