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Siblings Seamus, Liam, Kiera and Colin Finn say they prefer reading and working with real books rather than the Chromebook laptops provided by their Palatine schools. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

As new school year dawns, some parents urge schools to use technology less in classrooms

As part of a growing national movement, more and more suburban parents fearing technology’s detrimental impact on their children’s cognitive abilities and social-emotional skills are calling for scaling back on its use.

Fashion Outlets of Chicago on Monday announced a reversal of its paid parking policy. The Rosemont mall was believed to be the only one in the suburbs to charge all drivers to park.

After backlash, Rosemont mall reverses pay-to-park policy

Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont on Monday announced a reversal of a controversial paid parking policy following backlash from shoppers, businesses and the village’s mayor.

Brandon X. Ewing

New leaders appointed to fill Mary Ross Cunningham’s positions on Lake County Board

The Lake County Board approved new leaders Tuesday to assume the responsibilities of longtime member Mary Ross Cunningham who died June 23.

Senior quarterback Carter McDonald takes a break before South Elgin's first practice of the season at Memorial Field in Elgin on Aug. 5. (Paul Johnson/for The Beacon-News)

Third-year quarterback Carter McDonald returns to lead the way for South Elgin

With the experience senior quarterback Carter McDonald has gained over the past two seasons for South Elgin, his dream of playing at the next level is getting closer. In ...

Aurora Christian's Justin Douglas Jr., who had a team-high 95 tackles as a sophomore last season, waits for the start of preseason practice last week. (Rick Armstrong/The Beacon-News)

Two-way star Justin Douglas mans the middle at linebacker for No. 8 Aurora Christian

The genes have to be a factor. That Justin Douglas Jr. emerged last season for Aurora Christian as a sophomore who played linebacker, fullback and on the offensive line p...

Gov. JB Pritzker, left, and Republican challenger Darren Bailey addressed agricultural issues Monday at a candidate forum held on a farm near Bloomington. (Ben Szalinski/Capitol News Illinois)

Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best for agriculture

Illinois farmers heard pitches from Gov. JB Pritzker and downstate Republican farmer Darren Bailey on Monday as each argued they’re best positioned to address agricultural issues.

Villa Park-based District 45, which includes Ardmore Elementary School, is seeking voter approval of a tax increase. (Villa Park Elementary District 45)

District 45 hosts town hall meetings on upcoming ballot question

Villa Park-based District 45 is hosting a series of town hall meetings before voters decide a Nov. 3 ballot question seeking an operational tax rate increase.

Barrington Trustee Brian Prigge

Security question holds up vote on body cameras for Barrington police

Barrington is close to signing a contract to upgrade body-worn cameras for its police department. But first officials need to resolve one outstanding issue.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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