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Quinn OKs plan to help repeal Stroger tax hike

Gov. Pat Quinn signed a measure today to make a repeal of Cook County's sales tax easier, but the Chicago Democrat walked a political tightrope in doing so.

Full Story updated 11/7/2009 6:08 PM

Bolingbrook soldier one of two Fort Hood victims from area

Pfc. Michael Pearson joined the Army a little more than a year ago because he wanted to serve his country, travel and get an education. He just wanted to do something with his life," his mother, Sheryll Pearson, said. "He didn't think he could do that just staying here."

Full Story updated 11/6/2009 10:32 PM

Local Republicans focus on GOP health-care alternative

As Speaker Diane Pelosi's health care bill appears headed for House floor sometime between before Veterans Day, suburban Republican lawmakers are focusing their attention on a counter proposal submitted by their party leadership.

Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM

Two suburban Dems silent ahead of health care reform vote

As President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi scrambled to shore up support for health care reform in advance of an expected weekend vote, two key suburban Democrats remained on the fence.

Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM

Jilted bride throws party for retirement community

A buzz of excitement continues to build around Asbury Court Retirement Community in Des Plaines, with local, national and even international news outlets clamoring for interviews.

Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM

Schaumburg man in Thursday standoff arrested again

The Schaumburg man who police say barricaded himself in his apartment Thursday was charged again Friday after allegedly ripping down doors in the apartment and rushing an officer responding to the scene.

Full Story updated 11/7/200 2:17 PM

Elgin 'career criminal' gets 20-year sentence

An Elgin man and career criminal was sentenced Friday to 20 years in federal prison for possessing a handgun while getting ready to sell crack cocaine.

Full Story published 11/6/2009 5:24 PM

I-294 Tollway oasis loses power

The tollway oasis at Irving Park Road and Interstate 294 lost power about 6:25 p.m. today. Illinois State Police said the outage was not a result from problems at the oasis. The power was still out as of 10:45 p.m.

Full Story updated 11/6/2009 10:51 PM

Palatine turns to layoffs to balance budget

Palatine is on the verge of balancing next year's budget in the midst of a recession, but not without a price.

Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM

Hamos up with pro-public option ad

Democratic state Rep. Julie Hamos is taking to the TV this weekend, running a cable ad pushing President Barack Obama's public health insurance option as she kick starts her run for Congress in the North suburbs.

Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM

Mt. Prospect ice cream shop closing

Hershey's Olde Fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe in Mount Prospect, which has operated at 1522 N. Elmhurst Road for nearly four years, has announced it will close. Friday, Nov. 13, will the shop's last day of operation. T

Full Story published 11/7/2009 12:25 AM

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