Updated exterior renderings on what a new Lincoln Middle School and expanded Westbrook School to accommodate full-day kindergarten will look like are expected to be presented to the public tomorrow (Thursday) during a community meeting.
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Krishnamoorthi To Run For U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th), who launched his campaign to run for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s (D-IL) seat Wednesday, joins an increasingly crowded field of candidates after Durbin recently announced that he would not be seeking reelection.
Public Meeting May 27 On Proposal For Former Fisherman’s Dude Ranch Property
Thirty-five years ago, a proposal surfaced to construct a major residential development consisting of two, 33-story tall condominium buildings on the then Fisherman’s Dude Ranch property along Golf Road near East River Road in unincorporated Des Plaines.
Tea, Ramen Business Will Open In Former Boston Market Site
The building that for years was home to a Boston Market restaurant at Golf and Elmhurst roads in Mount Prospect will soon be filled with a tea shop.
Laura Fine Announces Run For 9th Congressional Seat
Schakowsky Not Running For Reelection; Unclear If Biss Will RunState Sen. Laura Fine (D-9th) of Glenview announced her run for Congress on Tuesday, one day after U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced her retirement from the 9th Congressional District seat, saying she would not run for reelection in 2026.
Village Imposes ‘Hard’ Restriction On Block Party Liquor
For those looking to attend the two-day Downtown Block Party in Mount Prospect this July, mixed drinks with hard liquor will not be served — only beer and wine.
Schakowsky: Now Is Time To ‘Pass The Baton’
After 26 Years In Congress, 9th District Rep Not Running In 2026; Who Are Possible Candidates?At her Women’s Power Luncheon in Chicago earlier today (Monday), U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-9th) announced she will not seek reelection in 2026.
Arlington Heights Downtown Concert Series Kicks-Off On June 5
The village of Arlington Heights annual Sounds of Summer concert series, featuring weekly musical performances kicks-off Thursday, June 5 with Industrial Drive featuring classical rock music.
9/11 ‘Tunnel To Towers’ Exhibit Will Receive Escort In Rosemont; Free Public Tours May 9-10
A special escort of the “Tunnel to Towers” 9/11 mobile exhibit will take place on Wednesday, May 7 as it winds its way from Rosemont’s Allstate Arena to the village’s entertainment district.
Mount Prospect Library ‘Bursting At Seams’ For May 3-4 Book Sale
FREECombine thousands of books with tons of CDs, vinyl, add in hundreds of new and used children’s books, DVDs and comics — all for bargain prices — topped with some one-of-a-kind rarities and you have the recipe for a blockbuster Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library Book Sale this weekend (May 3-4).
New Des Plaines Dog Park Could Open Around July 1
A new 1.35-acre dog park in Des Plaines could open on or around July 1.
U.S. Customs Seizes Counterfeit Watches, Fake Driver’s Licenses At O’Hare
During April, Chicago U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the International Mail Facility, the Express Consignment Operations hub, the Cargo Examination Station, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport intercepted 145 shipments of counterfeit watches and 340 shipments containing counterfeit driver’s licenses.
Tree Time! Village Plants Oak At St. Paul In Celebration Of Arbor Day
A beautiful day and a happy crowd came out for the village’s Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at St. Paul Lutheran School in Mount Prospect on Friday, April 25.
Chamber Moving Forward: Business Organization Requests Village Change 2 Policies
The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce wants the village to change its policies when it comes to food trucks and the age of those who can handle liquor at restaurants.
‘We’re Not Searching For A Body’, Say Cops In Warrington Rd. Probe
The Des Plaines Police Department said today (Wednesday) that they are not searching for a body at 121 N. Warrington Rd., where they have been seen conducting an investigation in the backyard of that single-family residence.
National Traveling Veterans Memorial Will Visit Rolling Meadows May 16-18
A national traveling memorial honoring America’s Fallen Soldiers from 9/11 to present day will visit Rolling Meadows on Friday, May 16 to Sunday, 18 at Veterans Memorial Bell Tower, 3350 Kirchoff Rd. Nebraska-based “Remembering Our Fallen” is a national traveling memorial of exhibits that honors those who have died in service of their country. It includes those who have […]
Del Mar Elected To Again Lead Cook County GOP
Aaron Del Mar, Palatine Township Republican committeeman and state Republican co-chair until last January, was reelected as chairman of Cook County Republicans Thursday night (April 24) with an 85% weighted vote of Chicago and suburban Republican committeepeople. The event saw Del Mar face George Ballis for the top Republican county post, after former chairman Sean Morrison stepped down as of […]
UP-Northwest Line Metra Trains Delayed Due To ‘Pedestrian Incident’ Near Clybourn
FREESuburban-bound Union Pacific Northwest Line trains were stopped for a little over two hours near Clybourn station as the Chicago Police Department investigated what the commuter rail agency described as a “pedestrian incident.” Metra notified the passengers that trains were halted in both directions at 12:50 p.m. Inbound trains heading from the suburbs to Chicago were allowed to move at […]
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