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Des Plaines Ald. James Brookman, 5th, pictured at a previous city council meeting, opposed a zoning amendment up for approval Monday night that would allow for the relocation of three billboards due to the expansion of the I-90 Tollway.

Des Plaines aldermen say they oppose relocating billboards, but postpone vote

May 11, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

Several Des Plaines aldermen voiced their opposition Monday night to a measure that would allow three billboards in the city to change locations as a result of the expansion of...

From left to right, Cook County equipment manager and administrative judge Dhinois Tartari and election judges Mitchell Wetendorf and Forrest A. Green wait to assist voters at Des Plaines City Hall, the polling place for residents in precincts 9 and 34.

Incumbents lead in Des Plaines City Council races

May 11, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

Des Plaines voters appeared poised Tuesday night to send incumbents back to office in two of the three contested races for alderman. In the 4th Ward, with all precincts reporting,...

Illinois Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Park Ridge, addresses constituents at a town hall meeting Thursday night at the Prairie Lakes Community Center theater in Des Plaines.

State’s finances dominate town hall meeting

May 11, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

Residents attending a town hall meeting in Des Plaines told an Illinois lawmaker how they'd like to raise money to lessen the state's financial woes – higher taxes on millionaires,...

The Rev. Kevin Massey, right, chaplain at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, takes a look at the symbolic food on his seder plate Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at the Park Ridge hospital.

Seder at Park Ridge hospital a chance for patients to observe Passover

May 23, 2019 at 4:19 a.m.

A conference room on the 10th floor of a hospital building is not the typical setting for a Passover seder. But for the past five years, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital...

Huntley man accused of murder in wife’s death

May 10, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

A McHenry County man was charged with first-degree murder after his wife died while receiving treatment for injuries he allegedly caused, authorities said Wednesday. Authorities responded to the Huntley home...

Alderman candidates square off in Des Plaines

May 11, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

Candidates in Des Plaines' three contested ward races agree on how to tackle many of the big issues facing the city, whether its stopping gaming expansion that could diminish tax...

Maine West gym to get $10 million upgrade

May 11, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

A $10 million addition to Maine West High School's gymnasium will include a fitness center, aerobics workout room, wrestling room, offices and new lockers. The Maine Township District 207 Board...

Des Plaines Ald. Mark Walsten, 6th, failed in his effort to convince the council at a recent meeting to forego a bidding process for the city's alternative fuel pilot program.

Des Plaines won’t award CNG contract without bid

May 11, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

Des Plaines will bid out work to convert three city-owned vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, despite an attempt by Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten to waive the bidding...

Barrington High to host active shooter drill

May 22, 2019 at 3:05 a.m.

Hundreds of law enforcement officials are planning to descend upon Barrington High School on Friday morning with guns drawn while school staff members try to protect themselves against a gunman...

Des Plaines sixth ward Alderman Mark Walsten argues in favor of zoning changes at a council meeting Monday night that would allow for a proposed 45-acre hotel, residential, office and retail development north of Devon Avenue and adjacent to Rivers Casino and Interstate 294.

Residents protest Des Plaines zoning for major development

May 11, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

Residents in Des Plaines' 6th ward voiced their opposition to a massive proposed development that could place buildings as high as 165 feet next to their homes. The city council...

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