Feb 11 2013 | 5:34 pm
- A 36-year-old professional orchestra that appeared to be playing its last note at the College of DuPage is getting an encore. College officials have agreed to give the New Philharmonic orchestra a 3-concert season in 2013-14 after receiving letters...
Feb 11 2013 | 12:01 pm
- Four years after a bitter Bensenville mayoral election resulted in the defeat of a 24-year incumbent, the political divisions in town appear to be just as strong. Village President Frank Soto says Bensenville has come a long way since he unseated...
Feb 08 2013 | 6:03 am
- Snow messed up last night's commute. West Chicago District 33 still has financial issues to tackle. Two accused of stealing cold medicine all across suburbs. Bank robberies in Aurora, Mount Prospect.
Feb 08 2013 | 5:41 pm
- What's your sign? In Carol Stream, ask village and park officials and they'll say it could cost you $210,000 to find out. That's the estimated maximum price to redo one identification sign at the Ross Ferraro Town Center, where the park district's...
Feb 07 2013 | 9:12 pm
- A fire overnight Wednesday destroyed a single-family home near Warrenville, authorities said. It took fire crews from eight departments four hours to fight the blaze at 27W173 Galusha Road before it was brought under control, according to Lt. Judd...
Feb 07 2013 | 5:30 pm
- A suspected bank robber fled in a waiting cab Thursday after receiving money from a teller in Aurora, authorities said. The robbery occurred about 12:10 p.m. at Banco Popular, 2 S. Broadway Ave., according to the Aurora Police Department.
Feb 07 2013 | 6:56 pm
- A man wearing a ski mask robbed a bank Thursday afternoon in Mount Prospect, authorities said. The robbery occurred at 2:40 p.m. at the Bank of America branch at 1080 S. Elmhurst Road.
Feb 08 2013 | 8:44 am
- The snow has stopped falling in the Chicago area, but flights at O'Hare International Airport continue to be canceled due to a winter storm pounding the east coast. Nearly 250 flights have been canceled at O'Hare this morning as the storm that...
Feb 06 2013 | 4:44 pm
- There were signs of possible progress in contract talks Wednesday in West Chicago Elementary District 33 as teachers walked picket lines for the third consecutive day. The school board and teachers union returned to the bargaining table with a...
Feb 05 2013 | 5:56 pm
- Those who stop at gas station convenience stores in Carol Stream may soon be able to pick up a six-pack of beer along with their beef jerky and lotto tickets. The village board agreed this week to allow the sale of beer and wine at gas stations...