Teachers’ strike continues in McHenry HS district; no classes Friday
Teachers in McHenry High School District 156 remained on strike Friday after talks to produce a new contract for them broke off early in the morning, a union official said....
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Deerfield police target back-to-school safety
School is back in session next week for many local students, and while the kids may be focused on new shoes, backpacks and who's in their classroom this year, Deerfield...
Schaumburg proposal to restrict drones needs further study, officials decide
A proposal in Schaumburg to ban drones from operating near large public events was sent back to a Village Board committee Tuesday amid concerns the wording may be too broad,...
Mundelein man dies when motorcycle hits median wall on I-94 near Deerfield
A 33-year-old Mundelein man died late Sunday after his motorcycle crashed into a median on Interstate 94 near the Edens Expressway spur ramp near Deerfield, police said. Eduardo Quevedo-Alcala was...
Deerfield pot dispensary may have to warn of driving hazards
The operator of a proposed medical cannabis dispensary in Deerfield may have to warn patients of the hazards of driving or operating machinery after using marijuana, village officials said Monday....
Festival continues legacy of artists’ colony
Lake Bluff was once a summer resort that attracted artists, intellectuals, writers and musicians looking for escape and inspiration — and to this day art plays a central role in...
Driver crashes into license facility during exam
An 87-year-old man who was taking his driving exam in order to renew his license crashed his vehicle Wednesday into a wall at the front of the driver's license facility...
School bus hits garbage truck in Evanston; no injuries reported
An Evanston-Skokie School District 65 school bus carrying four students struck a garbage truck Thursday morning in Evanston, police said. No one was injured. The crash occurred about 8:20 a.m....
Public access a sticking point in Fort Sheridan plans
Public access and the risks to a fragile ecosystem will need to be balanced with financial limitations imposed by stagnant state funding as the Lake County Forest Preserves develops a...
Gov. Rauner visits Deerfield science labs
Gov. Rauner got a glimpse at the potential future of science education Tuesday during a brief visit to Shepard Middle School in Deerfield. Rauner, who lived in Deerfield as a...