Barbara Dargis

The Library Board won't ask taxpayers for more money to improve facilities until at least 2006, officials said. Meanwhile, officials hope to develop a less-costly plan, taking into account a...

Trustees want to hear from the public before allowing a Chicago-based business to operate a casino shuttle service. Chicago Entertainment Tours has applied for a license to carry passengers from...

The Regional Transportation Authority has awarded a $78,000 grant to pay for a concept design for the 211th Street Metra Station, including adjacent land on both sides of the property...

An abandoned tennis court at Indiana Park could be converted into a skate park, said John Joyce, Park Forest recreation and parks director. Prompted by complaints about the condition of...

The Village Board this week postponed a decision to impose a 3-cent per gallon fuel tax after hearing objections from several station operators. Officials are trying to gauge if buyers...

A trustee who is pushing to rid convenience store shelves of single servings of beer has an opportunity to gauge how much of an impact it will have on sales...

Plans for renovating the Mall Auditorium at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are under way. Early estimates show that new seats, a new stage floor and an updated orchestra pit and sound...

The Village Board is expected to increase the property tax levy by about 8 percent. Trustees discussed the option this week and are expected to vote on it Monday. Trustee...

A Oak Lawn Village Board committee will try to sort out how to take public comment at board meetings. The issue of who gets to speak and when has taken...

The Park Forest Village Board is considering three options to increase the 2005 property tax levy. So far, however, there is no consensus. An increase of 4.6 percent would generate...