Cook County Lifestyle
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 10Sep 28, 2026 9:45 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, pruning trees and shrubs, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Animal cruelty charge dropped against owner of Wheeling pet daycare after dog’s death in vanSep 25, 2026 4:05 pm - Prosecutors Friday dropped their charge of misdemeanor cruelty to animals against the owner of a Wheeling pet daycare business.
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South Elgin’s Tredup Park reopens with new zip line, playground after $1.2M upgradeSep 25, 2026 1:33 pm - South Elgin recently unveiled $1.2 million in renovations at Ralph E. Tredup Park, including a zipline, playground equipment with ADA-accessible surfacing, a concrete ping-pong table, a picnic shelter and garden plots.
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Toys R Us makes a comeback with new store in LombardSep 24, 2026 10:28 am - Nearly a decade after closing most of its stores in the state, Toys R Us is making a comeback in Illinois.
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September is Healthy Aging Month: Expert talks new memory health findingsSep 24, 2026 12:18 am - A study found that eating within an 8-9 hour window may improve cognitive function in older adults, with time-restricted eaters performing better on spatial planning and problem-solving tests.
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Barrington CROP Walk aims to fill gap left by reduced federal nutrition aidSep 23, 2026 9:17 pm - The 44th annual Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 11, will feature both one-mile and 5K routes through downtown to raise funds for local and global hunger relief programs.
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Arlington Heights brewery to tap its first keg at Harmony FestSep 23, 2026 5:58 pm - Arlington Heights’ first brewery, Spent Grain Brewing, will debut at Harmony Fest Oct. 2-3 for outdoor service, before opening inside at 17 N. Vail Ave. in late October or early November.
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Bicyclists and walkers to join in this year’s Elgin CROP WalkSep 23, 2026 2:46 pm - This year’s Elgin CROP Walk returns on Sept. 27, starting from Gail Borden Public Library, with participants walking or biking the Fox River Trail to raise funds for global anti-poverty efforts, disaster relief, and refugee assistance through Church World Service.
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Family-owned Marconi has been making the giardiniera that tops your Italian beef for more than a centurySep 23, 2026 7:39 am - Most everyone is familiar with the phrase, “you don’t want to know how the sausage is made.” But that doesn’t necessarily apply to toppings such as giardiniera, the quintessential Chicago mélange that adorns a well-dressed beef/sausage combo.
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Barrington Rotary members honor first responders at Sept. 11 luncheonSep 23, 2026 7:27 am - The Barrington Rotary Club gathered for its annual Sept. 11 luncheon honoring first responders. On the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, this year’s luncheon held a special significance.