Cook County
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Retired Barrington High School teacher takes a spin at ‘Wheel of Fortune’Jan 12, 2026 3:44 pm - Retired Barrington High School teacher Rob Baker is set to appear on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday, the culmination of a three-month journey from online application to a Culver City, California, sound stage.
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Additional charges for 3 recent high school grads accused of sexually assaulting classmate at partyJan 12, 2026 3:32 pm - Three recent high school graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a party in Roselle are facing additional charges.
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Lake County farm aims to provide fresh, chemical-free produce to restaurants and homesJan 12, 2026 2:50 pm - Mother-son duo Diana and Nic Geudtner own and operate Living Roots Farm in Fox Lake that provides fresh produce to residents and restaurants in the region, and will be opening their storefront in February.
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Commencement a milestone moment for CLC fall graduatesJan 12, 2026 1:22 pm - More than 350 students crossed the stage during the fall commencement ceremony in December, celebrated by the cheers of friends, families and the faculty who supported them throughout their journey.
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District 207 students selected for All-State Theatre Company performance of ‘Disney’s Newsies’Jan 12, 2026 12:30 pm - District 207 has shared that two students from Maine West High School and one student from Maine East High School have been selected through a competitive audition to join the cast and crew of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2026 All-State Company.
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Bear spray attack hospitalizes Lake County deputyJan 12, 2026 12:16 pm - A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Monday after being sprayed with bear spray in Libertyville.
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Schaumburg man stole $15K from elderly woman while posing as handyman, authorities sayJan 12, 2026 12:02 pm - A man knocked on the door of an 89-year-old Crystal Lake woman, told her he repairs chimneys and driveways, and then stole $15,000 from her after she let him into her home, authorities say.
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A razor-sharp battle for power comes to Parker Players Theater CompanyJan 12, 2026 11:59 am - This winter, Parker Players Theater Company invites audiences to step inside a castle where power is currency, love is leverage, and family is the most dangerous battlefield of all.
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Record-breaking community support fuels township food pantryJan 12, 2026 11:40 am - Vernon Township is proud to highlight the impact its Food Pantry made in 2025, marked by record-breaking donations, strong community partnerships, and dedicated volunteers who helped to expand outreach and provided meaningful assistance to hundreds of local individuals and families facing food insecurity.
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Families can win a free week of camp at Summer Camp Open House on Jan. 15 in NorthbrookJan 12, 2026 11:25 am - Now that the New Year has begun, it’s time to start thinking about enrolling children in summer camp.