Karie Angell Luc

Almost 1,200 graduates of the Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 2026 graduated at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates on Friday, May 22.

In an auditorium that has the words “Dream…Believe…Achieve…” displayed on a wall as a message to all, was also the venue for the City of Highland Park's annual Memorial Day Observance.

The 126th annual commencement for the New Trier Township High School Class of 2026 took place on Sunday, May 31 at 3 p.m. at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Approximately 3,000 people took to the streets of Highland Park on Sunday for the North Shore Classic Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Dash.

Harwood Heights, Norridge and Norwood Park Township officials and residents turned out for a Tuesday, June 2 late afternoon celebration at the

This year’s BG Pride Parade took place under sunny skies with breezy temperatures in the 80-degree range along the Buffalo Grove residential neighborhood leading to Mike Rylko Community Park on June 7.

No fishing license was needed except for enthusiasm and the urge to say, “Gone fishing,” at the third annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby on June 6 at The Preserve at Highland Park.

The weather was sunny, maybe pitcher perfect if you wanted a pint or pitcher of beer.

Glenview celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Summer Fest on June 13, 2026.

As part of the Libertyville Days Festival, between 75 to 85 entries moved south along Milwaukee Avenue for this year's rain-or-shine Libertyville Days Parade on June 20.