Cook County | featured news

Weeks after a missing Napervile man's body was found in a Chicago dumpster, family members are remembering 20-year-old Michael Armendariz as an aspiring artist, a loyal friend and a free spirit.

Two people of interest are in custody in connection with the "suspicious" death of a man found in an alley Saturday night in Lake Villa, authorities said Sunday.

It was a festival weekend in Lombard, which means plenty of carnival rides, children's activities, games, bingo, bands -- it's not really a party if 7th heaven doesn't take the stage at some point -- and food.

Live music, a parade feauring dozens of entries and a chnce to get up close and personal with some exotic creatures helped bring another Alpine Fest to a successful close Sunday in Lake Zurich.

Although he lost his home and belongings in last week's fire that devastated a Prospect Heights condominium complex, Winer Aguirre said Sunday he's gained new family through the Arlington Heights church that's provided much-needed refuge to him and other displaced residents.

Only 2.6 percent of industrial properties were vacant during the second quarter of 2018, according to a Colliers International report.

Northwest Community Healthcare invites not-for-profit community organizations to apply for donations ranging from $500 up to $10,000 by July 31.

The Bartlett Police Department will host its first free National Night Out Touch-A-Truck and Certified Child Safety Seat event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Bartlett Commons Shopping Center parking lot.

The Chicago Dogs baseball team in Rosemont will welcome dogs of the four-legged variety during a "Bark at the Ballpark" game Tuesday, July 31.

The DuPage County Fair is opening its five-day run Wednesday, July 25, with a food, animals, carnival rids and entertainment.