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Northwest suburbs gear up for Halloween events

December 24, 2018 at 5:12 a.m.

As Halloween approaches and related events begin across the northwest suburbs, local police departments are sharing tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe on the holiday. "We've always recommended that children go...

Arlington Heights Mariano’s honored for employing people with disabilities

December 24, 2018 at 5:04 a.m.

Arlington Height's Commission for Citizens with Disabilities has given Mariano's Fresh Market its annual disability employment awareness award for 2013. "There are people with disabilities who are working in many...

Arlington Heights Ford dealership donates parts to schools

December 24, 2018 at 4:53 a.m.

If there's a saying that sums up one of the missions of the Collision Repair Education Foundation of Hoffman Estates, it's that one man's trash is another man's treasure. Arlington...

Residents get look at Lake Cook, Weiland road project

December 24, 2018 at 4:47 a.m.

Buffalo Grove and other nearby residents recently got the chance to eyeball maps showing a proposed widening of Lake Cook Road and Weiland Road. At a public open house on...

Colleges and career fair highlights special-need offerings

December 24, 2018 at 4:49 a.m.

Hundreds attended a recent college and career fair for special-needs students at Forest View Education Center in Arlington Heights. About 30 different colleges and universities participated in the 5th annual...

District 15 gives superintendent 2.25 percent raise, extends contract

December 24, 2018 at 4:49 a.m.

The contract of Community Consolidated School District 15 Superintendent Scott Thompson was extended over the dissent of three board members and questions about whether stated goals were met. The new...

Indian Trails library to host reading event in Polish

December 24, 2018 at 4:43 a.m.

Selected as the only public library in the U.S. to host "All of Polonia Reads to Kids," the Indian Trails Library District will hold the unique event Sunday. The program...

Harper College wins $1.4 million grant for partnership program with NU

December 24, 2018 at 4:43 a.m.

A $1.4 million combined federal grant will create a supply chain management program at Harper College to be launched in a couple of years. The grant also covers a partnership...

Des Plaines gets budget award

December 24, 2018 at 4:43 a.m.

Des Plaines again has been given an award for its budget document, something city officials say is an indication of the improving financial state there. For the fifth year, the...

Historical society takes a look into past of Palatine police

December 24, 2018 at 4:37 a.m.

Much has changed since the 1800s when the first two policemen were appointed in Palatine, with one of the officers' duties at the time being to serve as a pound...

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