Local
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Senior apartment building’s 4-story height next to homes not ‘going to fly,’ Arlington Heights mayor saysAug 04, 2026 3:27 pm - Despite supporting the concept, Arlington Heights village board members said a proposed four-story, 60-unit affordable senior housing development on Golf Road is too tall and too close to neighboring homes.
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New stormwater projects coming to WheelingAug 04, 2026 10:37 am - New sewers and other improvements are included in the next chapter of Wheeling’s stormwater management plan.
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Plan to replace Wheeling’s landmark fountain progressingAug 04, 2026 10:36 am - A suburban company has been hired to manage construction of a new fountain at a high-profile Wheeling intersection.
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Put together patriotic pouches at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 04, 2026 9:25 am - Adult Des Plaines Public Library patrons can celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary by creating patriotic pouches in the Canvas makerspace.
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Volunteers wanted for paper-shredding event in South BarringtonAug 03, 2026 1:15 pm - Volunteers are needed to help operate a document shredding event scheduled for Sept. 5.
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Illinois’ record tornado count continues to growAug 01, 2026 5:04 pm - Eight tornadoes that touched down in Illinois last week helped establish Illinois as the nation’s leader for tornadic activity this year.
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More flood-prevention projects planned for WheelingJul 27, 2026 2:02 pm - More projects are being added to a stormwater management plan that helped resolve significant flooding issues in Wheeling.
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Despite cool June and wildfire smoke in July, suburban pools have been busy this seasonJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Despite a cool June and smoke-related closures this month, customer counts at suburban swimming pools and water parks generally are above or near seasonal averages so far this summer.
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Genealogical group meets Monday at Indian Trails LibraryJul 24, 2026 1:37 pm - Visit the Indian Trails Public Library on Monday to pick up some genealogical research techniques.
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Palatine accepting applications for Citizen Police AcademyJul 24, 2026 9:38 am - The Palatine Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Citizen Police Academy.