Model train show brings memories, wonder to La Grange
For one day on Saturday, hundreds of visitors in La Grange got a chance to take a peek into the past at the annual All American Railroad Show, a sprawling...
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Lake Zurich joining Lake County water supplier, considering a sales tax referendum to cover costs
After decades of research, study and planning, the Lake Zurich Village Board voted to join the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency as the town plans to switch from...
Franklin Park firefighters extinguish vehicle fire then ‘deputize’ kid onlookers to use the hose
In extinguishing a blaze recently, the Franklin Park Department took the opportunity to also do a bit of community outreach to a few neighborhood kids. On March 7, firefighters responded...
Mr. LT event breaks fundraising records as Edwards takes top prize
On Saturday Lyons Township High School senior Alex Edwards took home the Mr. LT crown at the school’s annual talent show fundraiser though the big winners will be the students...
Lake Zurich sells downtown land to developer who plans to make the site a ‘destination’
The Lake Village Board approved the sale of some prime downtown real estate to True North, a development firm that promises to make the retail space “great.” The property is...
Burr Ridge board gets closer look at FY2025 budget; village on sound financial footing
The Burr Ridge mayor and board of trustees got a detailed look Monday at next year’s budget. The budget is expected to pass in April, and the next—and last—public meeting...
Oak Park-River Forest High School closes out Black History Month with parent dinner
Nearly 100 parents and students were in attendance at Oak Park-River Forest High School for the annual National African American Parent Involvement Dinner, which this year came at the close...
Community joins celebration of Homewood-Flossmoor basketball championship
Dozens of students, parents and community members packed into the Homewood-Flossmoor High School auditorium Sunday to celebrate the boys basketball team beating Normal Community 60-48 to clinch the 4A state...
‘Coffee’ event in Elmwood Park a chance for resident to tell cops about speeding in alley near her home. Just like that, the issue will be addressed.
Half of the dining room at Panera Bread restaurant in Elmwood Park was filled recently with uniformed police officers and a rotating cast of dozens of locals eager to meet ...
2 longtime Lake Zurich police officers exit, department welcomes new hire
Lake Zurich officials bid adieu to two longtime village police officers and welcomed a new face into the ranks during a brief Village Board meeting Feb. 20. The meeting was...