From AI-powered robotic mayor to aircraft fuselage, plans for $3 million Rosemont museum unveiled

The $3 million Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum will feature interactive exhibits - including a talking animatronic likeness of the late mayor - to showcase the village’s evolution over the past 70 years.

Families striving to keep St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates funded and open

Metra stops provide ‘natural opportunity’ for communities to share events

Mount Prospect forging ahead with sustainability initiatives

Chicago jazz singer Paul Marinaro brings his own voice to the classics

‘Somebody had to do it:’ Civil rights pioneer speaks about desegregating school

A ‘data center next to homes’? Naperville council weighs Karis development

Major damage averted in South Elgin structure fire

The quick response by fire crews in South Elgin allowed a structure fire to be contained before growing out of control on Saturday.

Capt. Dave Harris, an Air Force veteran, stands by an American Airlines plane. He made history as the first Black pilot hired by a commercial airline in 1964.

Sky’s the limit: Black pilots’ group looks at successes, challenges 50 years after Chicago founding

American Airlines and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals are teaming up to increase diversity and celebrate an anniversary.

A schematic rendering of the entrance to Schaumburg's proposed new police station, as viewed from the southeast, that would be built at 1000 E. Woodfield Road.

Schaumburg trustees to review design of next police station aimed to open in late 2028

Schaumburg trustees Tuesday will review a schematic design for the village’s next police station to pave the way for approval of a more advanced final plan this summer.

Firefighters battled a blaze Sunday afternoon at Riverside Bake Shop in downtown McHenry.

2 downtown McHenry businesses left uninhabitable by fire: ‘Very sad day in McHenry’

Riverside Bake Shop and Reeses Barkery and Pawtique in downtown McHenry were left uninhabitable by a fire Sunday afternoon.

Elgin’s overall crime rate fell 8% in 2025, and shots fired reports reached an all-time low.

Elgin’s crime rate down 8% in 2025, shots fired incidents reach historic low

Elgin recorded a drop in the overall crime rate and a record low number of shots fired incidents in 2025, according to the city’s recently released annual crime report.

A Korean-inspired restaurant and bar is coming to the corner of School Street and Milwaukee Avenue in downtown Libertyville. The name of the restaurant is superimposed in this photo.

Korean-inspired restaurant to offer ‘Kozy’ atmosphere and menu

Kozy, a modern Korean-inspired restaurant and bar offering “approachable” comfort food and crafted cocktails, is coming to a familiar spot in downtown Libertyville.

Palatine Township Elementary District 15 is interviewing possible successors to Superintendent Laurie Heinz, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

District 15 plans to choose next superintendent Feb. 9

Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board members hope to hire the district’s next superintendent at their Feb. 9 meeting.

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway season will include “Mean Girls,” a new version of “A Christmas Carol,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Happy 15th: Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announces 2026-2027 season

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced its 2026-2027 Broadway series Monday. The lineup includes “Mean Girls,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

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