Cook County
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Man found dead in Schaumburg pond identified as village residentJun 03, 2026 3:12 pm - Schaumburg police have released the name of a man found dead in an office park retention pond May 27 after notifying his family.
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Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates expanding joint-replacement surgery capacityJun 03, 2026 3:11 pm - Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates will increase its capacity for joint-replacement surgeries by 50% Thursday — a major step for one of only three orthopedic specialty centers in Illinois.
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New free short story sparking mental health conversations among youthJun 03, 2026 2:56 pm - Youth-driven publishing company Aiden Branss Books has released a new, free digital short story titled “The Author’s Notebook: A Short Story,” written by founder Aiden Branss.
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Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Launches ‘Pizza with a Purpose,’ recognizing students’ contributions to the communityJun 03, 2026 2:15 pm - Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria has officially launched its Pizza with a Purpose Program, a new community-focused initiative created to recognize students, educators and school groups making a meaningful impact in their communities.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church celebrates Greek food and culture with three-day festivalJun 03, 2026 1:41 pm - St. Sophia Church in Elgin is hosting its 46th annual Greek Fest June 5-7, featuring authentic Greek cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, and marketplace shopping with free admission.
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U-46 names new principals at Streamwood High School, Dream AcademyJun 03, 2026 1:12 pm - The Elgin Area School District U-46 school board Monday announced new principals for Streamwood High School and Dream Academy.
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Prospect Heights Block Party returns June 20 to celebrate city’s 50th anniversaryJun 03, 2026 1:03 pm - Milestone anniversaries for both the city and older park district will be celebrated when the Prospect Heights Block Party returns with an expanded layout on Saturday, June 20.
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Elgin panel endorses plan for Wayside Cross, PADS to expand services for homelessJun 03, 2026 12:59 pm - An expansion plan that would allow Wayside Cross Ministries and PADS of Elgin to serve nearly double the number of people experiencing homelessness won approval from Elgin’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday.
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Celebrate Pride Month with parades and festivals in JuneJun 03, 2026 11:24 am - Almost 20 Pride events featuring parades and festivals will take place across the suburbs in June, including events in Downers Grove, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, St. Charles, Woodstock, Aurora, Elmhurst, Des Plaines and other communities.
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Roselle’s Rose Festival and Parade celebrate community with music, cars and family funJun 03, 2026 11:16 am - The 64th annual Rose Festival returns to Petal Plaza in Roselle on June 5-6 with free admission, featuring live music from bands including Dixon Bandits and Jimmy Nicks, multiple food trucks, beverages, and family activities.