Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove To Host First Community Services And Wellness Fair
The free Aug. 23 event will connect residents with health, senior, youth and other community resources.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
- Northbrook, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Herb Horn Memorial Golf Tournament To Support Children’s Advocacy Center
The Sept. 23 outing in Hoffman Estates will raise money for free services for children and families impacted by abuse and violence.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Hoffman Estates Police Step Up DUI, Seat Belt Enforcement For Labor Day
The campaign runs Aug. 14 through Sept. 8 and will target impaired driving, seat belt violations and other dangerous behavior.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
1 Dead, 1 Jumps From Window In House Fire | Boat Crash Victim's Fiancé Sues | Restaurant Mainstay Closing
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Judge Finds Nexstar Violated Order To Keep Tegna Separate During Merger Fight
The court ordered monthly reporting and called for independent monitoring as a legal challenge to the broadcast deal continues.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Deerfield Police Offer Free Workshops On Snapchat, TikTok And Parental Controls
The three-part Safe Screens series will give parents tools for managing children’s devices, social media and gaming platforms.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Student-Athletes Earn UW-Whitewater Academic Honors
Part of Patch’s ongoing College Credits series highlighting local student achievements during the 2026-27 school year.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Hackney’s To Close Lake Avenue Restaurant, Refresh Harms Road Location
The longtime Glenview restaurant will consolidate operations while updating its original roadhouse-style location.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Student-Athlete Earns WIAC Academic Honor
Part of Patch’s ongoing College Credits series highlighting local student achievements during the 2026-27 school year.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Elgin Man Gets 28 Years In Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Deaths
Jarrail Ford-Gresham pleaded guilty in the deaths of two people, including a woman found at a Palatine motel in 2023.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Gateway Signs To Be Replaced, Expanded
The village plans to install five or six new signs in 2026, with the remaining work expected in 2027.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Cocaine, Aggravated DUI Charges Among Arlington Heights Arrests
Police also reported aggravated battery, retail theft, harassment and criminal trespass charges during the past week.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook|News|
$100K Rolex Stolen In Jewelry Ruse; $10K Theft Charge: Northbrook Blotter
Other reports include counterfeit cash, retail thefts, a stolen vehicle and several driver’s license-related charges.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Car Crashes Into Glenview Nail Salon; 3 Employees Taken To Hospital
Police said the driver hit the gas instead of the brake before striking the Shermer Road business.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Deerfield Couple Marks 15 Years Of Growing All Points Public Relations
Lauren and Jamie Izaks launched the agency on the North Shore in 2011 before expanding it into a roughly 50-person Chicago firm.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
More Than 50 Bodies Found Improperly Stored At Chicago Funeral Home
Cook County Medical Examiner staff are working to identify the remains and notify families.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Concealed Gun, DUI Charge; 5 Vehicles Burglarized: Buffalo Grove Blotter
Other reports include a stolen bicycle, illegal dumping and multiple driving-related arrests.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Police Issue 124 Citations During July Speed Campaign
The campaign was funded through federal traffic-safety money administered by IDOT.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
3 DUI Arrests, Order Of Protection Charge: Riverwoods Police Blotter
Police also reported speeding and illegal transportation of alcohol charges.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Resting On A Fence, 'Tom and Jerry' And A Bird With A Mohawk: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
