A house fire early Saturday in Streamwood caused $150,000 in damage, but nobody was harmed, according to the Streamwood Fire Department.

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Strawberry Fest, Wood Dale Prairie Fest, Wauconda Fest, Arlington Heights’ Frontier Days, Stars ‘N Stripes Fest, Fourth of July events and more happening this week.

Monday, June 16 Hinsdale Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, June 16 through Oct. 13, along Chicago Avenue, between Garfield and Washington, Hinsdale. Fresh produce and unique finds from farms and stores. hinsdalechamber.com/farmers-ma...

The Hanover Park village board is expected to approve the purchase of a $480,000 ambulance at Thursday’s board meeting.

Schaumburg aims to expedite police hiring by dropping polygraphs, performing internal background checks and allowing the chief input on candidates. Other area departments cite similar efficiencies for maintaining full ranks while Schaumburg is down 13 officers.

The Roselle Lions Club and the village of Roselle are hosting the annual Rose Festival on May 30-31 at Petal Plaza, featuring live music, food trucks, and beverages.

Sunday, May 18 Spring Has SpRUNg, 5K Fun Run: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 18, at Central School, 620 Greenwood Ave., Glencoe. Scenic walk/run around Glencoe. $15. glencoeschools.org. Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Su...

Mark your calendar for Memorial Day events throughout the suburbs, Barrington Art Festival, Bluesmobile Cruise Nights, Antioch Taste of Summer, Gilberts Community Days and more happening this week.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Here are some of the events planned to honor United States military personnel who have given their lives in service of their country.

An early morning fire Sunday at a residence on Scarsdale Court in Schaumburg left it and several neighboring homes uninhabitable.