Ken Manson

Chicago's blizzard of 2011 blew big holes in public works and policing budgets throughout the suburbs. Many communities are hoping the Federal Emergency Management Agency will pay for many of...

Over the next six days, campaign signs likely will be as ubiquitous as political ads and robocalls, as those stumping for candidates and causes make their final pushes before Election...

HOFFMAN ESTATES Pay freeze spares firefighter jobs Hoffman Estates has approved a three-year pact with firefighters that freezes their salaries for 2010 but saves six jobs and an ambulance that...

Park Ridge Cell phone law on hold Park Ridge won't join Chicago and Winnetka in requiring motorists to use hands-free cell phones, but hasn't completely hung up on the idea....

Hoffman Estates Pending union concessions, village to cut 4 police officers Hoffman Estates trustees this week approved a $126 million budget for 2010 that cuts four police officer positions. But...

Hoffman Estates Students will get H1N1 vaccinations Thousands of students from the 22 public schools, private schools and day care centers in Hoffman Estates will get their H1N1 vaccinations during...

St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates wants an exemption so it does not have to pay more than $500,000 to install a fire prevention sprinkler system. The Village Board this...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Alcohol sales restriction delayed After meeting with Arlington Heights liquor retailers, village officials have agreed to delay action on a proposed ban on sales of single servings of...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Board stops funeral home Yielding to resident complaints that a funeral home doesn't belong in their neighborhood, Arlington Heights trustees reversed course this week and denied a request...

EVANSTON Community organization opposes video gambling The leader of a community organization spoke Monday against the installation of video poker machines in Evanston bars and restaurants. The machines are allowed...