Cook County
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Garden Club of Inverness awards three scholarshipsMay 27, 2026 4:57 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness met at Makray Golf Club for its annual spring luncheon on May 21. Three $3,500 scholarships were awarded to students pursuing education related to the environment and ecology.
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‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial runMay 27, 2026 3:56 pm - Palatine resident Collin Corbett launched his bid for governor outside the former Arlington Park site. Wednesday, he filed as an independent candidate and said he has the best chance of beating Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Northern Illinois Pottery Tour expands to six towns, showcasing over 40 artistsMay 27, 2026 3:42 pm - The Northern Illinois Pottery Tour returns for its sixth year on June 6-7, featuring a free, self-guided tour across six towns including Elmhurst, Forest Park, Leland, Naperville, Sandwich, and West Chicago. Over 40 potters from three states will showcase functional pottery and sculptures at the various artist residences.
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Softball: Mundelein rallies to beat Stevenson, earn another trip to the sectional championship gameMay 27, 2026 3:12 pm - Entering the bottom of the sixth inning in the sectional semifinal matchup with Stevenson, Mundelein — the sectional’s top seed — had zero runs and had just two hits all ...
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D21 pilots rotating iPad program to bring digital art curriculum to elementary classroomsMay 27, 2026 3:12 pm - Over the past school year, Community Consolidated School District 21 has been piloting a new digital art initiative that rotates iPads through elementary art classrooms, giving fourth- and fifth-grade students hands-on experience with industry-standard design tools while maintaining access to traditional art instruction.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.
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Wheeling Township recognizes Older Americans MonthMay 27, 2026 2:36 pm - Wheeling Township is recognizing Older Americans Month by highlighting the many programs and services available through its Senior Services Department.
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Starry summer marks the return of Chicago-area theater vetsMay 27, 2026 2:15 pm - Look for Chicago-area stages to heat up this summer with world and regional premieres buoyed by appearances by television and Broadway veterans Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally and Gary Cole.
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New name, same concern: PMOS and stroke riskMay 27, 2026 2:11 pm - Experts officially renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect the full extent of the condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide.
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Reflections of the past: How town square monuments help tell cities’ storiesMay 27, 2026 12:48 pm - Monuments in public spaces throughout the Tri-Cities provide insight into local history, with St. Charles featuring the Freedom Walk along the Fox River, Batavia's Riverwalk and Patriots Park, and Geneva's historic courthouse monument and sidewalk plaques.