Cook County
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Mount Prospect police promote four to new postsAug 20, 2025 5:39 pm - It was the beginning of a new chapter for four Mount Prospect police officers, who were officially promoted at Tuesday’s village board meeting. But for one of them, Anthony Lietzow, it was a chance to rewrite a chapter that had taken a wrong turn.
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‘School for Lies’ well-revived: David Ives’ satire gets first-rate production courtesy of Janus TheatreAug 20, 2025 5:04 pm - Elgin’s Janus Theatre deftly revives David Ives’ delightfully caustic “The School for Lies,” inspired by Moliere’s 17th-century satire “The Misanthrope.”
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Sen. Hills’ Kids Fair brings smiles and excitement to Lake ZurichAug 20, 2025 4:54 pm - Families from across the community turned out in full force for Senator Darby Hills’ (R-Barrington Hills) annual Kids Fair at the Foglia YMCA.
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Harper College joins national network advancing high-value credentialsAug 20, 2025 4:44 pm - Harper College has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network, an initiative designed to help community colleges reform programs in ways that improve student outcomes, ensuring more students earn degrees that lead to good-paying jobs.
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Counting down to 2025 kickoff: Scouting the CCL/ESCC White DivisionAug 20, 2025 4:18 pm - Carmel Corsairs 2024 record: 3-6, 0-3 Coach: Jason McKie 2025 schedule: Aug. 29 Grayslake Central; Sept. 5 at Lake Forest; Sept. 12 Providence; Sept. ...
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Counting down to 2025 kickoff: Scouting the CCL/ESCC Blue DivisionAug 20, 2025 4:17 pm - Brother Rice Crusaders 2024 record: 6-4, 2-1 Coach: Casey Quedenfeld 2025 schedule: Aug. 29 Valparaiso; Sept. 5 at Marist; Sept. 12 at St. Rita; Sept...
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Authorities: Man led police on high-speed chase in stolen vehicleAug 20, 2025 3:28 pm - A Chicago man is accused of fleeing Villa Park police in a stolen vehicle, then hiding in a garbage bin.
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Elk Grove Village Oktoberfest Returns With Food, Music, and Family FunAug 20, 2025 2:28 pm - Elk Grove Village’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is set to take place from 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; and from 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Festivalgoers can look ...
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Life-size sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe to visit Des PlainesAug 20, 2025 1:47 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago prepares to welcome the Pilgrim Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe, visiting as of Aug. 27. As the first stop in the United States of this international tour, the city will host various prayer events and cultural activities at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1170 N. River Road, Des Plaines, as well as in several key parishes of the Archdiocese.
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Port Clinton Art Festival returns Aug. 23-24Aug 20, 2025 12:46 pm - Browse thousands of works from over 200 artists from around the country when the Port Clinton Art Festival celebrates its 42nd year.