Articles filed under Communities
-
Piccolo Buco brings century-old pizza experience to SchaumburgJun 15, 2026 9:42 am - Piccolo Buco, a century-old Roman pizzeria known for its unique tall crust, is set to open its fourth U.S. location on Monday, June 29, at 1340 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg.
-
Libertyville emergency crews conduct search on river after empty kayak discoveredJun 15, 2026 8:20 am - The discovery of an overturned, empty kayak along the Des Plaines River in Libertyville Sunday morning set off a search by emergency workers from 20 agencies.
-
Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbiesJun 15, 2026 5:00 am - With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.
-
Juneteenth celebration in Bloomingdale to honor freedom, culture and communityJun 15, 2026 12:09 am - State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock invites residents, families, and community leaders to attend a special Juneteenth Celebration commemorating freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of Black Americans to our communities and nation.
-
Prairie Fest brings music, wrestling and fireworks to Wood DaleJun 14, 2026 11:42 pm - Wood Dale’s Prairie Fest returns June 18-21 at Community Park with four days of family entertainment including tribute bands, carnival rides, fireworks, a wrestling show, and children’s activities.
-
Elgin’s New Citizen Recognition Ceremony marks 26 years of welcoming immigrantsJun 14, 2026 10:19 pm - Elgin's 26th annual New Citizen Recognition Ceremony will be held June 23 at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom, celebrating new citizens from various countries with city officials and community members in attendance.
-
‘Unlike anything else’: How public-private partnership hopes to rejuvenate downtown Des PlainesJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Des Plaines officials hope the restaurant coming to a former bank building will help boost life in the downtown area.
-
‘Nature first’: Schaumburg toddler aiming to be youngest to see all 63 U.S. national parksJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - At only 16 months old, Aarya Sharma of Schaumburg and her parents are on a quest to see all 63 U.S. national parks and possibly a Guinness World Record.
-
Friends, family remember the art of Ghost Army hero’s lifeJun 14, 2026 6:21 pm - Ghost Army hero Berrnie Bluestein, who died in March, was laid to rest in a private burial in Ohio. But on Sunday, family and friends gathered to celebrate all facets of his life at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Buffalo Grove.
-
Aurora Pride Parade draws thousands in celebration of equalityJun 14, 2026 4:30 pm - Downtown Aurora came alive with color and joy Sunday as the city hosted its annual Pride Parade.