Jeff Borgardt

JOLIET Ex-gravel site could become business park A former gravel operation along the Des Plaines River is taking on a new life as a 260-acre business park. City Council members...

PALATINE Councilman campaigns against political signs A Palatine Village Council member says he is fed up with the proliferation of campaign signs and wants an ordinance to prohibit them on...

JUSTICE Police seek information on reckless drivers The Police Department is using the Internet to learn about traffic violations. Residents who see reckless driving are asked to download a "traffic...

LOCKPORT Officials question stray-pet contracts The Lockport City Council debated the city's role in rounding up stray dogs and cats Wednesday night as aldermen questioned why two companies are getting...

JUSTICE Village to hear some minor cases The village is hiring its own hearing officer to handle misdemeanor cases, which could generate tens of thousands of dollars a year for...

HICKORY HILLS Restaurant can build across street The owners of a popular local restaurant can tear down the existing site and build a new one across the street after the...

NEW LENOX FEMA offers funds for storm losses FEMA field specialist Jim Woodard knocked on 250 doors in New Lenox this week and spoke to residents whose basements had been...

FRANKFORT Village officials plan 2008 road projects Even before 2007's road construction has ended, village officials are jump-starting the 2008 building season. Frankfort trustees this week signed off on a...

PLAINFIELD Downtown festivals get financial review Despite the results of a public survey that stated events and festivals should remain on downtown streets, village officials say they're wary of continuing...

MOKENA Resort proposal set to go before board A resort complex is the next development proposal coming before the Village Board. A plan to build a resort area at 191st...