Cook County
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‘Family for a day’: Groups host Navy recruits for ThanksgivingNov 28, 2024 4:07 pm - For a day, members of Villa Park’s VFW Post 2801 adopted about 50 naval recruits and hosted a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings — including “real” coffee, phones ...
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Presentation focuses on the owls of Lake County and their roles in the ecosystemNov 28, 2024 10:02 am - Owls will be the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society’s meeting Monday, Dec. 2. Lake County is home to three owl species that are year-round residents — the great hor...
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Mount Prospect collecting gifts for annual toy driveNov 28, 2024 9:59 am - The village of Mount Prospect and its fire department are collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children up to age 17 through Dec. 6 for the annual toy drive.
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Palatine panel to review request for liquor and tobacco storeNov 28, 2024 9:57 am - Palatine’s planning and zoning commission will review a request for a liquor and tobacco store
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Mount Prospect launches sustainability newsletterNov 28, 2024 9:55 am - Mount Prospect has launched its new sustainability newsletter
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St. Emily School in Mt. Prospect inducts new National Junior Honor Society membersNov 28, 2024 7:00 am - St. Emily School in Mount Prospect recently held a ceremony for the new members of the National Junior Honor Society.
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Decorated for the holidays: Tradition and history come alive in annual house walkNov 28, 2024 6:00 am - Six homes will be open for visitors to take in the spirit of the season on the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s Holiday Housewalk. Among them will be the Colonial-style home of a descendant of one of the village’s founding families.
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As temperatures drop, these runners heat upNov 28, 2024 6:00 am - Championship season continues for standout cross country runners.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Players college coaches will be watching in this weekend’s state title gamesNov 28, 2024 6:00 am - The IHSA title games will be held this weekend at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium starting with Classes 1A through 4A on Friday (WMEU Channels 48 and 26.2) an...
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Grief & healing: Now onward to December holidaysNov 28, 2024 1:28 am - Every holiday needs a plan. So I am working on it. It should include decorations, food, preparations and especially what you plan to do on the day itself.