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Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson

Elk Grove Village tightens short-term rental rules

Elk Grove Village has increased its minimum stay requirement for short-term rentals from 30 to 90 days, as more towns in the Northwest suburbs take similar measures.

Teacher Maria Connell works with freshman student Liam Pittman during an AP geography class at Naperville Central High School.

Getting a head start: Illinois students 5th in nation for scoring high on AP exams

More Illinois students are taking Advanced Placement courses and scoring high on those exams compared to their peers in a majority of states, latest College Board data shows.

A rendering shows the intersection of the Fox River Trail and Illinois Avenue, just west of the Fox River.

St. Charles wants to revamp portions of downtown for improved traffic, cyclist flow

The city of St. Charles could undergo a significant transportation and safety upgrade in a section of the downtown experiencing surging numbers of commuters and bicyclists.

Deandrae Walker, accused of dragging a detective with his SUV after stealing 18 bottles of Tito’s vodka.

Chicago man accused of dragging police officer with his SUV after stealing 18 bottles of vodka

A Chicago man was ordered to remain in jail as he awaits his next court date after authorities say he dragged a Woodridge police detective with his SUV after stealing over $600 worth of vodka from a Target.

Glenbard High School District 87 board appoints new member

A retired Lombard Elementary District 44 administrator will be sworn into an empty seat on the Glenbard High School District 87 school board.

A United Airlines flight arrives at O'Hare International Airport last November. The airline discussed the expected impacts of FAA flight reductions Tuesday.

What FAA flight reductions could mean for O’Hare passengers

Passengers will know in plenty of time if any trips are canceled, experts said. Also, an update on airfield construction.

Arlington Heights village board members this week deadlocked in an informal vote to allow video gambling machines in town.

Arlington Heights board split on video gambling

Arlington Heights village board members deadlocked this week on whether to allow video gambling machines in local restaurants.

Barrington teen identified as driver killed in crash Monday in Deer Park

A 17-year-old Barrington boy has been identified by Lake County authorities as the driver killed Monday morning in Deer Park.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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