Press releases are utilized by the Village to share details of upcoming events or to inform the press and local stakeholders on recent Village-related news. Recently shared press releases are posted below, and include information from all Village departments with the exception of the Police Department. Police Department press releases are found here.
- September 23, 2026: Randhurst Village Acquired by Rhino Investments
- September 13, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Investigating Fatal Vehicle vs Motorcyle Crash
- September 17, 2026: Village Announces New Director of BIS
- August 20, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash
- August 20, 2026: Village Issues RFQ for 111 Busse
- August 19, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Charge Person with Endangering the Welfare of a Child Resulting in Death
- July 29, 2026: Family Health Fair & Mental Health Matters
- July 27, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Charge Person With Multiple Counts Of Attempt Vehicular Hijacking
- July 2, 2026: Celebrate Fourth of July Safely; Leave Fireworks to Professionals
- June 23, 2026: MP2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House to be held Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- June 22, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Department Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash Involving a Motorcycle
- June 19, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Charge Juveniles with Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
- June 19, 2026: Mount Prospect Police School Resource Officer Named 2026 Juvenile Officer of the Year
- June 17, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Commander Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
- June 8, 2026: Free Informational Event "Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know" Returns for 2026
- June 3, 2026: Village Holding 6th Annual Mental Health Matters Event
- June 2, 2026: Village Board to Host Neighborhood “COW on the Road” Meeting in North Mount Prospect
- May 18, 2026: Village Community Connections Center and Library South Branch Moving to 1601 E. Algonquin Rd.
- Español: El Centro de Conexiones con la Comunidad y la sucursal South Branch de la Biblioteca se trasladan a 1601 E. Algonquin Rd.
- Polski: Village Community Connections Center oraz filia South Biblioteki przeprowadzają się pod adres 1601 E. Algonquin Rd.
- May 5, 2026: Mount Prospect Public Works Open House to be held Saturday, May 16, 2026
- April 14, 2026: Mount Prospect Fire Department and Village Nurse to Host Free Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training
- April 8, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Department Investigating Armed Masked Subjects Attempting to Burglarize a Vehicle
- April 1, 2026: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to Fire at Blackhawk Estates
- March 29, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Department Charge Person with Armed Violence after Road Rage Incident
- March 24, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Department Investigating Attempted Strong Arm Robbery
- March 20, 2026: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to Vehicle Fire at Bus Depot
- January 22, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Department Arrests Person for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
- January 19, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Commander Graduates from Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety
- January 12, 2026: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to Fire at Oasis Manufactured Home
- January 9, 2026: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to Fire on 1300 Block of W. Busse Road
- January 8, 2026: Mount Prospect Police Department Promotes Veteran Sergeant to the Rank of Commander
- December 1, 2025: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to Fire at Oasis Manufactured Home Park
- November 25, 2025: Loose-Leaf Collection Cancelled for the Season
- November 24, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Department Arrest Person for Armed Robbery
- November 20, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Department Investigating Armed Robbery
- November 15, 2025: Village Releases Response Policy to Federal Law Enforcement Immigration Operations
- En Español: Respuesta de la Villa ante las Operaciones Federales de Inmigración
- November 14, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Commander Graduates from Executive Management Program
- November 10, 2025: Fire Damages Garage on 300 Block of North Pine Street
- November 5, 2025: Village of Mount Prospect Accepting “Toys for Kids” Program Donations
- October 14. 2025: Black Sooty Substance Update
- October 9, 2025: Village of Mount Prospect Receiving Reports of Soot Residue
- October 6, 2025: Human Services Department Hosts Free Health & Wellness Expo for Older Adults
- September 17, 2025: Human Services Department Announces New Substance Use Prevention Events
- September 10, 2025: Mount Prospect Fire Department Holding Annual Open House
- September 4, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Department Charges Two People With Attempted Robbery
- August 22, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Department Deputy Chief Graduates from Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston University
- August 17, 2025: Update on August 16 Weather Emergency
- August 16, 2025: Village of Mount Prospect Responds to Weather Emergency
- August 6, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Department Arrests Person for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm
- August 5, 2025: Village of Mount Prospect to Host Free Family Health Fair
- July 28, 2025: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to Fire at Forest Cove Apartment Building
- July 25, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Department Investigating Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
- July 23, 2025: Mount Prospect Fire Department Announces Fire Chief Retirement and Leadership Promotions
- July 17, 2025: Mount Prospect Police Department Deputy Chief Retiring, Commander Being Promoted
- July 10, 2025: Community Invited to Help Shape Mount Prospect’s Future at Visioning Workshop
- July 2, 2025: Mount Prospect Fire Department Fireworks Safety Reminder
- June 27, 2025: Mount Prospect Village Board to Host Neighborhood “COW on the Road” Meeting
- June 17, 2025: Prestige Public Statement by Des Plaines and Mount Prospect
- June 4, 2025: Village Kicks Off Comprehensive Planning Process, “Mount Prospect 2040 – Planning for Our Future”
- June 3, 2025: Public Meeting for Central Road Railroad Crossing Study
- May 23, 2025: Return of "Aging in Mount Prospect: What Families Need to Know," A Free Informational Event
- May 22, 2025: Village of Mount Prospect Acquires Former Chase Bank Property at 111 E. Busse Avenue; Issues Request for Proposals for Redevelopment
- May 6, 2025: Village of Mount Prospect Swears In New Board
- May 5, 2025: Public Works Holding Annual Open House, May 17
- April 30, 2025: Village Relaunching Alfresco Dining on Prospect Avenue
- April 10, 2025: Successful Completion of NSMJAWA Water Main Repair
- April 8, 2025: Prestige Feed History and New Noise and Odor Documentation App
- April 3, 2025: 3rd Annual Disaster Preparedness Expo
- March 31, 2025: NSMJAWA to Repair Water Main Leak Tuesday, April 1
- March 25, 2025: Village Accepting Applications for 4th Annual Citizens Civics Academy
- March 19, 2025: NSMJAWA to Repair Water Main Leak Monday, March 24
- March 18, 2025: Fire Damages Home on Hatlen Avenue
- March 17, 2025: Illinois Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Prestige Feed Products
- February 7, 2025: Mount Prospect Transit Study
- December 10, 2024: City of Chicago Transitions to Orthophosphate Water Treatment
- December 1, 2024: Mount Prospect Residents Encouraged to "Keep the Wreath Red"
- November 7, 2024: Village Hires Initium Health for Community Needs Assessment
- October 29, 2024: Village Accepting Donations for Coats for Kids
- October 25, 2024: Mount Prospect “Toys for Kids” Program
- September 19, 2024: Village Receives Prestigious "Leading the Way" Award for Outstanding Service Delivery
- September 10, 2024: Mount Prospect Fire Department Holding Annual Open House
- July 24, 2024: Village Celebrates Opening of Levee 37 Pump Station 2.5
- July 20, 2024: St. Nectarios Donates $10,000 for Orion Parkview Fire Victims
- July 19, 2024: Village Launches Alfresco Dining Pilot Program
- July 16, 2024: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire
- July 11, 2024: Fourth Fire Station Opens in Mount Prospect
- July 1, 2024: Firework Safety Reminder
- June 21, 2024: Human Services Department Responds to Crisis Following 3-Alarm Fire
- June 18, 2024: Update on Apartment Fire
- June 18, 2024: Mount Prospect Fire Department Responds to 3-Alarm Fire at Apartment Building
- June 10, 2024: "COW on the Road" RecPlex Meeting
- June 6, 2024: Mental Health Matters Partners With FOTG
- April 12, 2024: Village Receives High Marks in 2023 Community Survey
- April 1, 2024: Mount Prospect Fire Department Mourns Lt. Tim Evans
- February 9, 2024 Village of Mount Prospect Announces New Assistant Village Manager
- January 26, 2024: NSMJAWA Water Main Leak
- December 5, 2023: 2023 Shining Star Award Winners Announced
- December 4, 2023: "Keep the Wreath Red" Program
- November 7, 2023: Mount Prospect "Toys for Kids" Program 2023
- October 31, 2023: "COW on the Road" Town Hall Meeting
- September 5, 2023: Coats for Kids
- August 23, 2023: 2nd Annual Citizens Civics Academy
- July 28, 2023: 5th Annual Celebration of Cultures
- July 26, 2023: Family Bike Ride Kicks off August 12
- June 29, 2023: Fireworks Safety Reminders
- June 9, 2023: IL Route 83 Resurfacing
- June 8, 2023: Village Board to Host Committee of the Whole Meeting “On the Road”
- May 30, 2023: Fridays on the Green are Back
- May 12, 2023: Mount Prospect Police Headquarters Wins Chicago Building Congress Merit Award
- May 2, 2023: Village of Mount Prospect Swears In New and Returning Elected Officials; Outgoing Trustees Honored
- April 29, 2023: Mr. Kimchi Opens New Location in Randhurst Village
- April 28, 2023: Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets Opens Doors in Downtown Mount Prospect
- April 27, 2023: Village to Hold Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony
- April 20, 2023: Mount Prospect Public Works Earns APWA Accreditation
- April 18, 2023: Village of Mount Prospect Hosting First-Ever Disaster Preparedness Expo
- March 17, 2023: New Public Health Nurse Marks Return of Health Screening Clinics
- March 14, 2023: Village Presents Aging in Community and Sustainability Plans
- February 7, 2023: New Veteran Banner Recognition Program
- January 10, 2023: 2022 Shining Star Winners Announced
- January 5, 2023: Updated Illinois Smoke Detector Law
- December 19, 2022: Director of Marketing and Public Relations
- November 30, 2022: Keep the Wreath Red
- November 28, 2022: Fire Dept. Poster Contest Winners
- November 17, 2022: Mount Prospect Tree Lighting and Christkindlemarket
- November 14, 2022: Mount Prospect Accepting Shining Star Award Nominations
- November 4, 2022: Toys for Kids Program now Accepting Donations
- November 4, 2022: Holiday Food Basket Program
- October 28, 2022: Pumpkin Composting Event - Nov. 5
- October 10, 2022: Food Pantry Collection
- September 21, 2022: North Side Town Hall Meeting
- September 16, 2022: Fire Damages Single Family Home
- September 12, 2022: Mount Prospect Fire Dept. Open House and Fire Prevention Week
- September 12, 2022: Suicide Prevention Awareness Community Event
- September 1, 2022: Household Hazardous Waste Correction
- August 2, 2022: Fire Damages Single Family Home
- July 11, 2022: Downtown Block Party Returns to Mount Prospect
- July 6, 2022: School Supply Drive
- July 1, 2022: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
- June 8, 2022: Forest Cove Fire
- June 7, 2022: Committee of the Whole On the Road
- June 3, 2022: Siren Testing
- May 3, 2022: Mayor Paul Hoefert to Appoint Former Trustee Michael Zadel to Fill Vacant Board Seat
- May 3, 2022: Public Works Open House - May 14
- April 27, 2022: Arbor Day Celebration
- March 3, 2022: Changes to Textile Program
- January 18, 2022: Mayor and Board Support Village Manager with Contract Extension
- January 6, 2022: Fire Sprinkler Systems and Severe Cold Weather