Carmen Greco Jr.

Blue Island officials this week added another layer of protection for their town's historic buildings, approving a provision in the historic preservation ordinance that would subject violators to hundreds of...

City officials are hoping to install traffic surveillance cameras at three busy intersections in the city to curb reckless driving and increase pedestrian safety. The cameras would be installed along...

A longtime Village Board member was named mayor this week in the wake of former Mayor Melvin VanAllen' s conviction on federal bankruptcy fraud charges. Richard Sparr, the village's longest-serving...

Officials have installed a video surveillance camera at the city's Metra train station to increase security for commuters. The camera, which sits atop a telephone pole at the downtown station...

Officials have taken the final step toward completing Orland Park's long-awaited new Metra station. Village Board members this week approved more than $12 million in road, sewer and decorative improvements...

The Village Board has approved construction of a new Aldi food discount store, despite objections from some residents. "What we don't need at the gateway of our town is an...

Officials this week approved a villagewide ban on smoking in most public places beginning Jan. 2. Trustee Kathleen Fenton said she wants Orland Park to take the lead on the...

Village officials approved a land swap with neighboring Bedford Park on Wednesday that will allow for more improvements to Bridgeview's new professional soccer stadium. The deal means Bridgeview will get...

Traffic concerns seem to be the most pressing issue surrounding Toyota Park after its first few weeks of operation. The 20,000-seat soccer stadium has hosted five Chicago Fire games and...