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A restaurant that would feature cricket simulators is planned for the long-vacant Buca di Beppo space at 604 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wheeling

Will cricket-focused eatery join Wheeling’s Restaurant Row?

Plans for a proposed restaurant that would feature cricket simulators will be presented for a public hearing Wednesday in Wheeling.

Jordan Shifrin

Pioneering condominium association lawyer Shifrin dies at 76

Jordan Shifrin, a pioneer in condominium association law, died Monday in Italy at age 76.

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response.

A Sky Zone indoor entertainment center scheduled to open this summer is among the new offerings coming to Gurnee Mills in 2026.

Indoor mini-golf, trampoline park, more coming this year to Gurnee Mills

Indoor minigolf and a trampoline park are among new offerings opening this year at Gurnee Mills.

Gov. JB Pritzker and State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders award Blue Ribbon schools during an event Wednesday at the Governor’s Mansion. Pritzker established the awards after the national program was abolished in August 2025.

28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools award

Illinois honored 28 schools — including 11 suburban public and private schools — with Blue Ribbon Schools awards at an event at the Governor’s Mansion. Gov. JB Pritzker established the statewide award program after President Donald Trump’s administration abolished the national equivalent. At the event, 15 public and 13 private K-12 schools received awards for academic excellence.

Eastbound I-290 reopens near Elmhurst after early morning tractor-trailer crash

Eastbound Interstate 290 at St. Charles Road near Elmhurst reopened just after 1:30 p.m. after a tractor-trailer crashed early Thursday morning and was left dangling from a partially completed overpass.

Audience members listen during the Lake in the Hills Village Board meeting on Feb. 26.

Neighbors oppose gas station, strip mall plan in Lake in the Hills

A plan to build a gas station in Lake in the Hills is facing opposition from some neighbors. But the developer’s attorney and village officials say the developer hasn’t decided whether to move ahead with the proposal at the northeast corner of Lakewood and Miller roads.

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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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