Top Story :

 
 
« Pause »  

    News

    Borizov guilty on all counts in triple murder

    Defendant Johnny Borizov listens Tuesday as DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney Joe Ruggiero gives the state’s rebuttal to defense’s closing arguments at Borizov’s trial at the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton. Borizov was found guilty on charges of first-degree murder and solicitation of murder.

    May 14, 2013 8:24 PM

    A Willowbrook man has been found guilty of convincing a friend to murder his ex-girlfriend and other members of her family. It’s been more than three years since Jacob Nodarse shot and killed three members of the Darien family. On Tuesday night, a DuPage County jury ruled that Johnny Borizov, one of Nodarse’s friends, orchestrated the crime. The deliberated for about 2½ hours before convicting Borizov on charges of first-degree murder and solicitation of murder. Prosecutors said...

    News

    Changes coming to Illinois gambling plan

    A big gambling plan for Illinois could face changes.

    May 14, 2013 5:51 PM

    Lawmakers could try to add additional ethics measures and reconsider putting slot machines at the Chicago airports in an effort to get Gov. Pat Quinn to back a gambling plan, one of its key supporters said Tuesday. State Rep. Lou Lang, a Skokie Democrat, said he's looking to tinker with legislation ushered through the Illinois Senate this month by state Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan Democrat.

    News

    Daley nephew’s manslaughter trial could start next year

    Richard Vanecko

    May 14, 2013 5:55 PM

    McHenry County Judge Maureen McIntyre told attorneys Tuesday to "pencil in January or February" but otherwise gave no indications of when a manslaughter trial could begin for the nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. Richard Vanecko faces charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mount Prospect resident and Harper College student David Koschman.

    News

    Suburban lawmakers want answers in AP scandal

    Attorney General Eric Holder, during a news conference Tuesday, is questioned about the Justice Department secretly obtaining telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press.

    May 14, 2013 6:29 PM

    Some suburban lawmakers are demanding an explanation of why the U.S. Department of Justice aggressively pursued phone records of Associated Press journalists last year. Illinois Republicans and Democrats alike joined the chorus of outrage Tuesday. "I am very concerned whenever I hear of any government secretly monitoring the press," said U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

    News

    Barrington boy rejoins classmates after train accident

    Dominic Szymanski, 11, basks in the cheers of his classmates as he made a surprise visit to Hough Street School in Barrington Tuesday, his first day back after being hit by a train in March.

    May 14, 2013 5:48 PM

    Classmates cheered as Dominic Szymanski, a fifth grader at Hough Street School in Barrington, made a surprise visit Tuesday, almost two months after the 11-year-old survived being struck by a train. The unexpected reunion came during an all-school assembly for a student performance of "Romeo and Juliet," and a day after Dominic personally thanked the first-responders and good Samaritans who came to his rescue.

    Life & Entertainment

    Grand visuals aside, ‘Star Trek’ sets predictable course

    Spock (Zachary Quinto, left) and Capt. Kirk (Chris Pine) continue to clash in “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

    May 14, 2013 4:29 PM

    "Star Trek Into Darkness" is like fan-boy fiction on a $185 million budget. It's reverential, it's faithful, it's steeped in "Trek" mythology.It's also an excessively derivative what-if rehash. In short, the new chiefs of Starfleet aren't coming up with much to call their own.

    Community News
    Top Jobs

      View all Top Jobs Place a job ad

       

      How the Hawks can beat the Red Wings

      Read Article Updated May 14, 2013 7:24 PM

      Donald Trump on stand at Chicago trial

      Read Article Updated May 14, 2013 7:21 PM

      MarketsReport

      Villain and visuals aside, ‘Star Trek’ sequel sets predictable course

      Read Article Updated May 14, 2013 4:29 PM
      Find it fast

      Editorial: Internet sales taxes should be collected

      Read Article Updated May 13, 2013 7:23 PM

      Reader Poll

      MostViewed

      Today
      Yesterday
      Most Commented
      Latest Video

      DHExtras

         
      • Online calendar - Online calendar Zillow /real estate page
      • Mike North MORE logo
      • Discuss refer On Guard series
      • Newspaper archives -- Monday or anyday

      BusinessDirectory

      Connect with a business or service in your area fast. First select a town, then enter a search term or choose one of the listed popular searches:

      Don't see your town listed? Visit our full directory to begin your search.

      Powered by Local.com