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Why roundabouts are increasingly seen as an answer to suburban traffic problems

They’ve long been seen as an overseas oddity, roundly mocked on TV’s “The Simpsons” and in the Chevy Chase comedy “National Lampoon’s European Vacation.” But roundabouts are increasingly popping up in parts of the suburbs.

This building formerly housing a Starbucks and Ram Restaurant & Brewery at 9500-9520 W. Higgins Road in Rosemont will soon be home to Tempesta Market and Eggsperience Cafe.

Eggsperience, Tempesta Italian deli coming to Higgins Road in Rosemont

An Eggsperience Cafe and Tempesta Market Italian deli are coming to Rosemont this summer. The eateries will be part of a commercial building formerly housing Ram Restaurant & Brewery and Starbucks.

Newly selected Palatine Township Elementary District 15 Superintendent Dana Smith

District 15 picks longtime suburban educator to become next superintendent

Palatine Township Elementary District 15 school board members chose a candidate with extensive superintendent experience to succeed Superintendent Laurie Heinz.

The Hersey High School varsity cheerleading team won the state championship Saturday.

Hersey High School nabs state cheerleading title

The Hersey High School varsity cheerleading team nabbed its first state championship this weekend.

Trees fell in Fox River Grove during a storm that rolled through the area on Aug. 16, 2025.

FEMA denies appeal for aid for summer storm damage in Cook, Kane, McHenry and Will counties

Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s previous denial of a major disaster declaration following storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.

True connections: Arlington Heights teacher builds bonds in and out of the classroom

Arlington Heights second grade teacher Lisa Smorczewski attends her students’ sporting events, recitals and other activities to strengthen bonds outside the classroom.

Clockwise from upper left, Republican candidates for governor in 2026, Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, James Mendrick and Rick Heidner.

Should U.S. nationalize elections? GOP governor candidates speak up

Contenders agree on giving feds access to Illinois voter registration info. “I don’t see a problem with it,” one says.

Hanover Park Mayor Rod Craig presents Police Chief Andrew Johnson with a proclamation recognizing the police department's efforts in bring the village's crime rate to an all-time low for a second consecutive year.

Hanover Park reports another record-low year for major crimes

For a second consecutive year, the Hanover Park Police Department has reported a historic low in major crimes.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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