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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces her 2027 budget proposal during a board meeting on Oct. 8, 2026. Preckwinkle’s said her proposal would close a $550 million preliminary gap. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Preckwinkle proposes stopgap fixes, shrinking budget to address Cook County’s $550M shortfall

By A.D. Quig

October 8, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will propose “sweeping the cupboards bare” to close a...

A sign welcomes the Chicago Bears to Hammond on June 10, 2026, outside the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in the area of their possible stadium site. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field

By baiduhai

October 2, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

Arlington Heights? Indiana? Chicago? Here’s what to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier...

Letters to the Editor: Illinois must help in preventing suicide

By Pioneer Press

September 29, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

The president of a mental health center says quality outpatient therapy can be effective in...

Arlington Heights Village Board Tom Schwingbeck Jr. announced he will seek the mayoral seat since Tom Hayes won't seek reelection. (Kamil Krzaczynski/for the baiduhai)

Hayes not seeking a 4th term as Arlington Heights mayor. But he is not yet ready to support Trustee Schwingbeck or anyone else’s bid to replace him.

By Elizabeth Owens-Schiele

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July 9, 2024 at 10:12 a.m.

Longtime Arlington Heights mayor Tom Hayes had considered not running for a third term in...

Bicycle enthusiasts, like Jon Babbin, will share “Tales from the Trails” on July 14 at Sketchbook Taproom & Brewery in Skokie. (Ellen Blum Barish)

Things to do July 11-17 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs

By Myrna Petlicki

July 9, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Here are some other events occurring the week of July 11-17 in Doings and Pioneer...

Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Canty lauded by firefighter org for bill that expands some benefits for first responders

By Pioneer Press

July 8, 2024 at 5:39 p.m.

The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois recognized state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, for...

Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes speaks during a Village Board meeting on March 7, 2022 in Arlington Heights. (Kamil Krzaczynski/for the baiduhai)

Chicago Bears’ stadium plan likely to retain support after new mayor takes over in Arlington Heights

By Robert McCoppin

July 26, 2024 at 5:38 p.m.

Two potential top contenders for the job of next mayor of Arlington Heights are expected...

The Cranes of Hope artwork, made by Fresenius Kabi employees as a gesture of support for cancer survivors, is displayed near the entrance of the Cancer Survivorship Center outside Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. (Fresenius Kabi)

Yoga, wigs and 1,000 cranes help clients at Cancer Survivorship Center in Park Ridge

By George Castle

July 3, 2024 at 10:03 a.m.

Freed from the cold, clinical circumstances of her treatments, two-time cancer survivor Brigitte Powidzki found...

Crews demolish the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on Sept. 25, 2023, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Fired county tax review worker files suit in flap over Chicago Bears’ potential stadium property

By Robert McCoppin

July 3, 2024 at 2:34 p.m.

An ex-worker at the Cook County tax appeal board alleges in a whistleblower suit he...

The multi-award-winning singer and songwriter will share “’Dave Rudolf’s British Re-Invasion,” July 10 at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. (Dave Rudolf)

Things to do July 4-10 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs

By Myrna Petlicki

July 2, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Here are some other events occurring the week of July 4-10 in Doings and Pioneer...

Workers at Heartland Animal Shelter, in Wheeling, reported that a water main break overnight June 25, 2024 caused flooding in the facility and animals had to be evacuated. (Courtesy Heartland Animal Shelter)

At least 100 dogs, cats inside Wheeling animal shelter when facility flooded: ‘I don’t know how they survived but they did’

By Jessi Virtusio

July 1, 2024 at 6:36 p.m.

Workers at a Wheeling animal shelter said several cats and dogs there helped to save...

Quigley seeking $2M for Arlington Heights to help the village comply with lead water line replacements

By Jessi Virtusio

June 25, 2024 at 8:59 a.m.

Arlington Heights may get financial help from the federal government to help the village meet...

Susan McConnell, of Barrington, founded the nonprofit Let It Be Us organization to match children available for adoption with families looking to adopt. The organization held a fundraiser gala May 10, 2024 in Chicago. (Courtesy of Linda Barrett)

Barrington resident marks 10 years of nonprofit started to “work in the gaps” of foster care, adoption
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By Myrna Petlicki

June 25, 2024 at 7:03 a.m.

Barrington resident Susan McConnell worked on a project for the Illinois Department of Children and...