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A forensic chemist with the Drug Enforcement Administration North Central Forensic Laboratory in Chicago tests seized counterfeit pills for the presence of fentanyl.

Dealing death: Fentanyl-laced pills pose fatal risk to unsuspecting users in northern Illinois

Drug Enforcement Administration officials say counterfeit pills are “one of the most dangerous drug threats we face.” The pills are designed to look legitimate but often contain deadly, unpredictable amounts of fentanyl.

Mariyana Spyropoulos

Cook County’s new electronic ticketing initiative promises more efficiency, fewer delays

Processing and paying certain kinds of traffic tickets will be easier in Cook County with the introduction of electronic ticketing.

The Republican candidates in the 9th Congressional District are, clockwise from upper left: Rocio Cleveland, John Elleson, Mark Su and Paul Friedman.

Most GOP candidates for 9th Congressional seat oppose Trump’s suggestion to nationalize elections

The Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District are split on President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to nationalize elections.

A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could take over the former Golden Corral space on Randall Road in Elgin.

New Indian fusion restaurant, banquet hall could replace shuttered Golden Corral in Elgin

A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could be coming to the space formerly occupied by Golden Corral on Randall Road in Elgin.

A photo taken at Tinman's Pub went viral on Reddit following the Norge Ski Club's tournament. Dangling from the sign are bullet casings. The club said it has since ended its association with the bar.

Norge Ski Club ends association with local bar over sign club says ‘encouraged violence’

Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove will no longer allow a nearby bar to sell tickets to the club’s annual ski jump tournament after a photo went viral showing a sign displayed at the establishment that the ski club says “encouraged violence.”

Day care worker accused of giving laxatives to kids

A worker at a day care business in St. Charles has been accused of giving laxatives to toddlers without their parents’ permission.

Rendering of the facade for the proposed Fatpour Tap Works.

Fatpour tapped for downtown Mount Prospect location, parking concerns raised

Mount Prospect trustees approved plans for Fatpour Tap Works in a 6-1 vote, including Mayor Paul Hoefert, voting to provide up to $800,000 in tax increment financing assistance and zoning relief for setback and parking requirements.

Alan C. Solganick

Beach Park man attacked in his home now facing firearm, drug charges

A Beach Park man who was beaten with his own gun during a home invasion Jan. 8 now faces felony firearm and drug charges.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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