Des Plaines Starbucks may soon serve beer, wine
A Des Plaines Starbucks may soon be allowed to serve alcohol. The Des Plaines City Council approved a new class of liquor license that would allow coffee shops, under certain...
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State’s impasse taking toll on Des Plaines
Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz called out two aldermen for failing to take a firm stance against budget cuts and halted revenue payments imposed by Gov. Bruce Rauner. Bogusz, at...
Board members get tour of new amenities at Niles library
A 3-D printer, laser cutter, green screen and activities designed to educate elementary school-aged children in the areas of math and science are just a few of the new features...
Niles police awarded grant by ComEd, National Safety Council
A Niles Police Department project aimed at teaching young bicyclists, from toddlers to teens, the basics of bike safety was funded entirely through a grant awarded by ComEd and the...
Notre Dame College Prep sponsored by Brothers of Holy Cross
The last day of August will be remembered as one of the most historically significant for Notre Dame College Prep High School in Niles, said the high school's president, Ralph...
Des Plaines loses nearly $10,000 on ‘Taste’ festival
Des Plaines paid an additional $9,600 to a Chicago-based events company for losses incurred organizing, promoting and producing this year's Taste of Des Plaines event. Fourth Ward Alderman Dick Sayad...
Ex-student charged in connection with threat against Barrington High to remain jailed until at least Thursday
An 18-year-old Elgin man who police say threatened a violent attack at Barrington High School will remain in custody on $100,000 bond at least until a bond review hearing scheduled...
Aldermen balk at paying casino lobbyist
A lobbyist firm was simultaneously working for Des Plaines to oppose gaming expansion in Illinois and for Rockford which favors expansion, officials in both cities said. McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC, has...
Des Plaines bidding rule sparks debate
Some Des Plaines officials want to eliminate a requirement that companies bidding on large city projects have an active apprenticeship and training program registered with the federal government. The city's...
Morton Grove cop, firefighter organize fundraiser for family of fallen Fox Lake officer
When they heard about the shooting death of Fox Lake Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, a Morton Grove police officer and firefighter said they had to do something to honor the...