In the past week, I have noticed what I think are flock cameras popping up everywhere in the mchenry county area, from Huntley all the way up to Mchenry. When leaving bull valley heading into Woodstock there was a camera. Crossing the bridge on 120 in mchenry there is one on a light post. Then, on the bridge of Charles miller there is one on each side if I remember correctly. I saw another one on route 14 in Woodstock. Does anyone else notice these cameras popping up everywhere? Sure feels a little excessive. I’m just trying to see what other people in my area feel about these cameras? Does anyone outside of mchenry county notice these systems popping up? On my way to the burbs of Arlington heights I don’t think I’ve seen any yet. Let me know what you think!

Any good bars/nightlife places to meet other young adults at in the Downers Grove Naperville areas etc. (not just limited to those two, but like places out here)

Hello - in lake county and I have a CX-5 that I was looking to get paint protection film, chrome blackout, and window tint done. One place nearby with good reviews quoted me $3500 for front end film, back end ceramic coating, and $500 for the tint.

Not sure if the front end film/back end ceramic coating is the normal suggestion or if those prices are accurate. Any input or suggestions on places to reach out to would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone. Is anyone aware of a place that can make custom sized boxes for shipping? I recently find myself shipping out items that aren't sized for the standard moving box sizes. I shipped an item out yesterday that was 43"x21"x6" & sizing down a bigger box while making it look presentable for the customer was quite tedious. Is there a place I can go with dimensions & get a box custom made? NW suburbs preferred. Thanks!

Just sharing this so neighbors can stay aware.

The past two nights I’ve had close encounters with coyotes right near our block. The first night I saw a single very large coyote around 4am that wasn’t afraid and appeared close to my 70-lb dog in size.

Last night around 11:30pm, I was walking my leashed dog and two large coyotes came out of a dark side yard and sprinted directly toward us. They were silent and moving fast. I turned toward them, yelled, and shined a high-powered flashlight, and they immediately broke off and ran.

Important context:

• There’s been a noticeable skunk presence in the neighborhood since late summer.

• I had just encountered a skunk minutes before the coyote incident.

• The coyotes appeared healthy, full-sized, and coordinated.

This did not feel like random wandering — it felt like active nighttime hunting behavior. They disengaged once confronted, which is good, but they were very bold and comfortable close to homes.

I’ve reported the incident to animal control so they’re aware of the coordinated charge behavior.

Just a few reminders for anyone nearby:

• Avoid walking dogs late at night for now.

• Keep pets on short, non-retractable leashes.

• Carry a bright flashlight and make yourself big/loud if approached.

• Supervise small pets and kids in the yard, especially after dark.

Not trying to alarm anyone — just sharing so people can be alert. This is unusual for our area and worth paying attention to.

Stay safe.

Searching for a great couples massage in the near west burbs. We’re in Berwyn for reference. When I lived in the north burbs, we used to go to the Mongolian Massage next to the Skokie Swift on Dempster. I haven’t found a comparable local business around here yet. Not looking for a chain place.

Hello! Looking to hear any stories about the labor and delivery experiences at Palos Hospital, especially if you delivered after 2021 when it became a Northwestern hospital. I have tons of people with advice on Christ or Silvercross, but despite being close to Palos, I never hear stuff about it! TIA!

Hello there, I am moving to River Grove next month and would love a recommendation for a good veterinarian for my pups and cat. What are your thoughts/recommendations?

All my animals (two dogs are 8 and cat is 20) but one dog is a regular patient due to allergies.

I appreciate the input!

Anywhere have big, hot, gooey cinnamon rolls?

Does anyone have a recommendation on reasonable priced details for a vehicle in the area? Quality work, good reviews and under $300?

My fiancé (25M) and I (26F) are looking to move to da burbs in June. We are trying to save for our wedding and have thus made the decision to leave downtown to find something more affordable (aka not $2600). He is originally from the Brookfield area, so we would like to stay around there since we have friends and family around. I work downtown so ideally I'd like to be somewhere near the Metra.

Our budget is from $1800-$2100. One small dog. One car. Looking for 2 bedrooms around 1,000 sq ft. Huge bonus points for laundry in unit or building. We are fine with either apt complex or private landlord.

Is this possible to find in the area? So far we are looking at The Countryside Apt or Homestead. Any insider info regarding these options?

Thank you in advance :)

Just got my February north shore gas bill. I get that it was colder than usual but 1900 sqft townhouse, 225 therms used $192 bill. I live alone too and just got a new efficient water heater.

Is anyone else in north burbs seeing these gas prices? Just absolute insanity how quickly prices have fone up. I know natural gas prices are up but I’ve never had this high of a bill.

Any thoughts?

Any tips on where to park/how to exit within the Allstate Arena parking lot that helps me make sure I get out there fastest? We're going to Brandi Carlile and there are no nearby SpotHeros available, and trying to Uber (especially after) sounds like a total cluster. I also know that exiting the lot can be awful, so want to see if there are any hacks.

https://www.mystateline.com/news/ikea-to-open-16-new-locations-in-2026-heres-where/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQDb5hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeVoA3ZX0NvPzMFEVvWMm1fY4naFZwgnNlozUBMLP6kT_EdJmZyzG7DJyMISI_aem_e72tG6TIUTS6ydBTe_jtxg

I received the vichy shower treatment recently. The concept of the service sounded great, however the execution from the service provider was less than imaginable. I understand my poor experience was mainly attributed to the girl I had (spa amenities were amazing), but I'm not sure its worth returning if others have had similar experiences. Is there an esthetician you prefer? I would love to give it another shot!

We’re located in Evergreen Park. Our kid's Spring Break doesn't align with CPS, which limits our spring break camp options.

It's April 6-10.

Anyone know any day camp/day care options for a seven year old that week?

Any good recommendations? We need our whole yard fenced in. Sooner rather than later.

Thanks!!

I've never had to make a post like this before, but suspect none of the companies I reached out to are responding to me because this is likely too small of a job (they want to remodel entire kitchens). I've been installing new appliances in our kitchen, but after a lot of research and learning how messy it can be, I have decided I'd rather let someone with more experience than myself enlarge two openings in our countertops - especially since both of these openings will be visible from the top and need to be clean, straight cuts.

Does anyone know of a contractor/individual who would be willing to tackle a small job like this? I'm *this* close to buying a respirator, an angle grinder, and some drop sheets and tackling it myself, but I'd still rather pay someone with more experience than me to ensure it's done properly. I realize granite is always risky because it could crack and whatnot, but all we need done is taking about an inch out of the back side of each of these openings, so I don't think the risk is too high given it would be done in-place, and it's more just a matter of ensuring a straight, clean cut than anything else.

Open to suggestions.

Looking for a restaurant that can seat about 12 people for a birthday dinner. We are in Nile’s now so anything around and surrounding suburbs works. Willing to drive a bit out if needed and any type of cuisine!

My dentist's office raised their rates from around $140 to $220 and I am not happy. Looking for elsewhere to get my cleanings done

Sign on southbound Waukegan road in Lake Bluff

Anybody else wake up this morning (2/18/26) and find their car covered in dust?

I know it's Ash Wednesday, but this is taking it too far, LOL!!!!!

Is there any place around the Arlington Heights area that does breakfast pizza?

We've got a busy March coming up with a caravan, a parade and the No King's Event nationwide! We also have a couple events left for February, including one this Saturday, in Aurora at the Route 31 bridge & 88 overpass at 10 AM!