Cook County
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Prospect Heights police investigating smash-and-grabs at two gaming cafesMay 14, 2026 3:05 pm - Prospect Heights police are investigating a pair of smash-and-grabs at gaming cafes in the city within 15 minutes of each other early Wednesday.
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Plan for large Amazon store clears first hurdle in Oak BrookMay 14, 2026 2:52 pm - A large-format Amazon grocery and merchandise store is closer to opening in Oak Brook after a village panel recommended approval of the project.
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Palatine approves new liquors license for Cook Cork & ForkMay 14, 2026 11:46 am - The Palatine Village Council this week approved shifting the liquor license for Cook Cork & Fork, 34 W. Palatine Road, to a newer class that allows limited spirits and packaged wine sales.
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Baby bison born at Kane County forest preserveMay 14, 2026 11:45 am - Huddled close to its mother, the first bison calf born in a Kane County tallgrass prairie in over 200 years represents more than restoration: Something lost. Something returned. Something reborn.
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New judge appointed in Kane CountyMay 14, 2026 7:49 am - The 16th Judicial Circuit of Kane County has announced that appointment of Vincent Michael Coyle as its newest associate judge.
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Explore quilts and fiber art by local artisans at Fischer Farm May 16-17May 13, 2026 10:29 pm - The Fischer Farm Quilt & Fiber Arts Show returns May 16-17, 2026, in Bensenville, featuring an expanded display of quilts, textiles, and handcrafted items from local and regional makers.
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Girls soccer: South Elgin earns bragging rights in matchup of Upstate Eight division winnersMay 13, 2026 10:05 pm - West Chicago was without star forward Molly Merkel. South Elgin was without their starting goalkeeper Lilly Rodriguez. The shorthanded squads met Wednesday night in a bat...
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Lake Park District 108 seeks input on infrastructure bond for November ballotMay 13, 2026 9:29 pm - Lake Park High School District 108 is considering a bond referendum for the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot to address aging infrastructure, safety concerns, and instructional space needs at both East and West Campuses.
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Baseball: Postma blanks Prospect, pitches Barrington to MSL West titleMay 13, 2026 8:59 pm - Jack Postma picked the right time to have his best outing of the season for Barrington. The sophomore right-hander fanned 8 while scattering three hits as he helped the B...
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Football: Northwest scouting combine gets good reviews from coaches as players get chance to be evaluatedMay 13, 2026 8:22 pm - More than 230 football players from around Chicagoland participated in Wednesday’s IHSA Northwest Regional Showcase in front of coaches from 90 colleges at multiple levels of competition.