The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District and the Wheeling Fire Department, will participate in a Live Burn Training Exercise on Sunday, October 8; Monday, October 9th and Tuesday, October 10th at the Chicago Executive Airport. These training exercises will include live fire on the airfield, which can be seen from the road, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a possibility residents may call 911 or other emergency services to report the fire. All...

Join the Prospect Heights Park District for some Spooky Fun at the 2024 Spookfest and Scarecrow row! This family friendly event promises to be a real Scream! Start the day off on their timed entrance Haunted Hayride. Participants can buy out the entire hayride or share the ride with other families. Sit back and relax on their haunted hayride as we travel through the Old Orchard Country Club Golf Course while enjoying the haunted scenes, and...

Heartland Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 6pm - 11pm they will be celebrating their 21st year finding forever homes for cats and dogs with their annual Golden Paw “Bets for Pets” Gala at Olive Banquets in Mt. Prospect. By participating in the event, you are contributing to our life-saving mission for homeless dogs and cats and experiencing a great way to promote your products and services. Read more...

On September 22, 2023, the City of Prospect Heights held a swearing in ceremony for new lateral Police Officer Richard Herdus and Ward 5 Alderman and Police Volunteer Matthew Dolick had the honor of administering the oath of office. Rich grew up in Wheeling and served as a Wheeling Police Officer for over 20 years. He retired in 2017, and he then served another 4 years with the Gurnee Police Department. He since served another 2 years with the...

On Wednesday, September 20th, the City of Prospect Heights was honored to hold the swearing in ceremony for new Police Sergeant Pardeep "Pete" Deol with Mayor Pat Ludvigsen administering the oath of office. Sergeant Deol began his tenure with Prospect Heights back in 2007 while as a student at Buffalo Grove High School, he served as a juror on the Police Department's Peer Jury. Pardeep later graduated from the Prospect Heights Citizens Police...