Jeff Borgardt

HOMEWOOD North viaduct is ready for makeover The north viaduct is scheduled to get a face-lift next spring thanks to a $256,000 grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. The...

FRANKFORT Cigarette sales to require license Business owners who want to sell cigarettes in Frankfort will have to be licensed by the village. The new ordinance passed this week would...

How did it get the name? The city is named after the 1845 Lock No. 1 of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. Lock can still be seen on Division Street....

JUSTICE Trustees smell trouble after fire After two units at the Sunset Lakes apartment complex were damaged by a fire in late May, Justice officials said this week that they...

CALUMET CITY City curbs queries about citizenship City officials recently approved a resolution telling police to refrain from asking a person's citizenship status during routine contacts. In a 7-0 vote,...

ELK GROVE VILLAGE Rain-barrel plan is moving forward The Elk Grove Village Board is expected to award a contract March 24 for rain barrels, which will be sold at a...

CARPENTERSVILLE Village cracks down on 'raucous' noises Carpentersville next month will implement new rules intended to reduce loud noises from vehicles, machinery and neighborhood pets. An ordinance adopted last week...

FRANKFORT Residents pressed to oppose railway sale Village officials are urging Frankfort residents to send letters opposing a Canadian railroad's proposed takeover of a local rail route before the Sept....

PALATINE Township GOP official opposes village sign ban A leader of the Republican Party in Palatine Township is opposing a proposal by village officials to ban political signs. "Signs are...

SCHOOL DISTRICT 46 Use of mobile classes is called into question A civil rights group has raised concerns that mobile classrooms in Elgin-based Unit District 46 are more likely to...