Cook County
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Drinks to go? Arlington Heights could allow patrons to sip and stroll this summerMay 20, 2026 7:03 pm - Arlington Heights is considering a pilot “social district” program that would allow patrons to carry alcoholic beverages from licensed establishments while walking through the downtown Arlington Alfresco dining zone.
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Officials: Death of construction worker in Palatine under investigationMay 20, 2026 6:19 pm - The death of a man Wednesday afternoon in Palatine is currently under investigation, officials said.
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Paramount’s ‘South Pacific’ stirs memories for columnist with WWII family tiesMay 20, 2026 4:56 pm - The “South Pacific” production at Paramount Theatre in Aurora had been on my calendar for more than a year. I couldn’t wait to see it — and it did not disappoint last week.
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Man gets 18 years for Oakbrook Center shootingMay 20, 2026 4:52 pm - A man involved in a Christmastime shooting that injured several people at Oakbrook Center mall has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
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Schaumburg’s Mayor Dailly announces bid for third termMay 20, 2026 4:34 pm - Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly announced Wednesday he will seek a third term next April.
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How Buffalo Grove police use their aerial fleetMay 20, 2026 4:26 pm - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is diving more deeply into technology-based enforcement by expanding its arsenal of drones.
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Route 25 crash leaves vehicle overturned, three InjuredMay 20, 2026 3:54 pm - Three people were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle crash near Bartlett.
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Chili contest May 30 at Wheeling police stationMay 20, 2026 2:35 pm - Two Wheeling nonprofit groups will hold a chili cook-off for charity May 30 at the police station, 1 Community Blvd.
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From weeds to ‘community’s heart’: Buffalo Grove reveals plans for The Clove’s parkMay 20, 2026 2:20 pm - Buffalo Grove officials unveiled plans this week for the one-acre village-owned park at The Clove.
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Rosemont summer concerts kick off with tighter securityMay 20, 2026 2:14 pm - Rosemont’s free summer concert series “Rockin’ in the Park” returns Sunday, May 24, with enhanced security measures, including magnetometers at entry points.