Local
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Des Plaines joins Smart911 service to give first responders more informationOct 16, 2026 11:37 am - Des Plaines residents can make sure first responders have important information about their health, homes and pets through a new service.
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Crash victim identified as Wheeling resident who was going to workOct 15, 2026 11:04 am - The man fatally struck by a car Wednesday morning in Wheeling was a local resident.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by car in WheelingOct 14, 2026 9:55 am - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Wheeling, authorities said.
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Arlington Heights taking nominations for Hearts of GoldOct 12, 2026 12:54 pm - Arlington Heights is accepting nominations for its 2027 Hearts of Gold Awards, which recognize residents, local business and organizations that give back to the community.
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Gurnee plastic foam recycling event set for Oct. 17Oct 12, 2026 12:53 pm - The village of Gurnee’s Styrofoam Recycling Event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Gurnee Public Works Facility, 1151 Kilbourne Road.
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Horses take center stage at Danada Equestrian Center's Fall FestivalOct 11, 2026 4:48 pm - Sure, there were hayrides, crafts and even a straw maze, but horses stole the show this weekend as the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton hosted its annual Fall Festival.
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Discard unwanted prescription drugs Oct. 24 in Des PlainesOct 09, 2026 12:53 pm - You can safely get rid of unwanted prescription medicine Oct. 24 at the Des Plaines municipal complex.
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Curbside leaf collection to begin in Des PlainesOct 09, 2026 11:48 am - Curbside leaf collection in Des Plaines will begin Oct. 19.
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Maine Township treating veterans to breakfast Nov. 5Oct 09, 2026 11:47 am - Maine Township officials will host a breakfast for local military veterans on Nov. 5.
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‘Unfinished and unsafe’: Dilapidated house in Des Plaines to be razedOct 06, 2026 1:30 pm - A dilapidated, seemingly abandoned house in central Des Plaines soon will be razed.