‘It’s been completely surreal’: Suburban women stranded in Dubai as war disrupts flights home

Three suburban women are stranded in Dubai after their airline layover coincided with U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, causing widespread flight cancellations and airspace restrictions across the Middle East.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg awaiting green flag to open Tuesday

Why District 45 is asking voters for tax increase

Suspect in Elk Grove Village stabbing death to remain behind bars

Cook circuit clerk’s proposal would create county depositories for wills

The Purple Pig brings ‘a taste of city dining to the suburbs’ with opening of Oak Brook location

US sinks Iranian warship as Iran vows to destroy military and economic infrastructure in Mideast

The city of Naperville’s existing contract with the Illinois Municipal Energy Agency is scheduled to end in 2035.

‘We cannot afford to drift’: Naperville seeks timeline for energy talks

Naperville City Council members want a timeline with “drop-dead dates” to help guide them as they figure out how to meet the city’s future energy needs.

Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz delivers his State of the Village address Wednesday at village hall in Palatine.

Palatine mayor: State’s Bears funding plan could mean debt for village

Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz warned the current funding framework being considered for an Arlington Park Bears stadium could force the village into taking on debt.

Dominic, a donkey who lived at a farm in Bull Valley, is pictured in a field during winter.

Donkey on the loose in Woodstock hit by train, owner says

A donkey that was on the loose in the Woodstock area met an untimely end Tuesday, its owner said.

Toy gun leads to lockdown at Benedictine University

Benedictine University was locked down for a short time Tuesday night while Lisle police and campus security officers investigated a report of a person with a gun.

Palatine police Deputy Chief David Brandwein addresses resident Jennie Lussow during Monday's Palatine village council meeting.

Palatine residents complain businesses hurt, neighbors afraid due to immigration enforcement

Several Palatine residents complained many local businesses are struggling and neighbors are living in fear following federal immigration enforcement activities last year.

Incoming West Chicago City Administrator Viviana Ramirez, from left, Assistant City Administrator Tia Messino, and West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey finalize Ramirez's contract with the city on Monday, March 2.

West Chicago hires new city administrator

An attorney from North Aurora has been hired to become the next city administrator for West Chicago.

Gov. JB Pritzker said there is progress being made on a Bears stadium deal, despite a weekslong break in the Illinois House’s calendar.

Pritzker upbeat on Bears bill despite legislators going on break

Gov. JB Pritzker remains optimistic about a potential Bears stadium deal, despite delays in the legislative calendar.

DuPage County Forest Preserve executive director offered Florida job

Sarasota, Florida has picked Karie Friling, executive director of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County, as its new city manager. Among the candidates was Mount Prospect Village Manager Michael Cassady.