Melrose Park Daily Briefing for February 7, 2026

Melrose Park daily briefing

Good afternoon, Melrose Park. Here is a quick look at what is happening around town as of Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Shooting under investigation at Winston Plaza

Melrose Park police continue to investigate a shooting reported outside a Wingstop at Winston Plaza earlier this week. Witnesses told a local TV crew they heard a burst of gunfire and saw the restaurant’s front windows shattered. One person was reportedly wounded after running into the business for cover, and officers spent hours collecting evidence at the scene. Officials have released few details so far, and no arrests have been announced.

Taste of Melrose Park gears up, sponsors sought

The village has opened up sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Taste of Melrose Park, announcing new forms and information for businesses and families that want their names on this year’s food tents and stages. The Labor Day weekend festival routinely draws large crowds and dozens of home cooks and vendors, and planning ramps up in early February so organizers can line up entertainment, security and logistics. Local businesses that depend on the late summer rush may want to review the sponsorship packet and deadlines now rather than waiting until spring.

Reminder on construction noise rules

As home repair and construction season approaches, the village has also refreshed its online reminder about Melrose Park’s construction noise ordinance. The rules spell out the hours when loud work is allowed in residential, commercial and industrial areas, and they apply both to major projects and smaller home improvement jobs. Residents who are hiring contractors are encouraged to confirm that work schedules follow village hours so they can avoid conflicts with neighbors or possible tickets.

Looking ahead this week

Village calendars highlight several upcoming dates: the Melrose Park Senior Club luncheon returns on Thursday, February 12, President’s Day will close Village Hall on Monday, February 16, and the next regular Village Board meeting is set for Monday, February 23. With no active weather alerts and seasonably cold temperatures around 30 degrees today, the village remains in full winter mode even as planning begins for spring and summer events.

Sources

• https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/shooting-reported-at-winston-plaza-in-melrose-park
• https://www.melrosepark.org/
• https://www.melrosepark.org/taste-of-melrose-park/
• https://www.melrosepark.org/construction-noise-ordinance/
• https://franoi.com/profiles/making-a-difference-in-melrose-park/