Arlington Heights | featured news

A 19-year-old South Holland man has been charged in connection with a July 2 burglary at Aurora Fire Department's Station Number 8 while firefighters were on emergency calls, authorities said Monday.

The Lake in the Hills Police Department will offer free active shooter response training this fall for businesses and religious institutions on how to prepare, prevent and react during an active shooter event in the workplace and gathering environments.

The Huntley Area Public Library has launched a new and improved app for patrons using Apple and Android devices to access materials, information about events and other resources.

Wheaton is making this the Summer of Golf to coincide with the town's hosting the inaugural U.S. Women's Senior Open Championship from July 12 to 15 at Chicago Golf Club.

A Sunday evening fireball was spotted throughout the Midwest, with many reports coming from Chicago suburbs, according to a meteor tracking website.

Authorities want to increase or revoke bond for the fifth and final defendant in a Elgin kidnapping and cigarette torture case because she left the state without a judge's permission.

The 7th annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium and Block Party takes place July 21 in downtown Lake Bluff, with races starting at 9 a.m. and lasting into the evening.

"Life is more interesting when you get involved," Elk Grove Village resident Philip Barry once said of his tireless dedication to community service. Barry, Barry died July 2, at Amita Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center. He was 96.

The Lake County Board may ask Gov. Bruce Rauner to alter legislation designed to make the county's chief assessment officer elected rather than appointed.

Arlington Heights Elementary School District 25 is leading an effort to integrate students from low-income families into their community through a batch of new programs and amenities, including community gardens and summer meals.