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The Kane County Government Center in Geneva.

Why Kane County is taking more time to decide on new sales tax referendum

A Kane County Board committee has further delayed deciding whether to ask voters to approve a new sales tax. Dale Berman, chairman of the finance and budget committee, as...

Deborah Conroy

‘We are at a standstill’: DuPage County Board and County Clerk at odds over clerk’s authority

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek continues to refuse to answer questions about no-bid contracts awarded by her office, potentially setting the stage for a legal fight w...

The Chicago Bears unveiled designs Wednesday for a new domed stadium on the parking lot south of Soldier Field. The team has pledged $2 billion to help fund the project, but is reportedly looking for at least that much in taxpayer money.

Bears making right moves for their roster, not for their stadium dreams

This could be the biggest week in Bears modern history. Or the organization can get flagged for a false start yet again.

Jim Slusher

A lesson beyond the story of one man’s excellence in his work

We publish a lot of stories about the good that people do in our communities and schools, but there was something singular in Steve Zalusky’s report Tuesday about the nat...

Days after delivering his annual State of the Village Address, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson announced he will seek an eighth term in office.

With new campaign contributions in tow, Elk Grove mayor announces reelection bid

Already Elk Grove Village’s longest-serving mayor, Craig Johnson announced Tuesday he will seek an unprecedented eighth term in next year’s election. At the same time, lo...

Richard “Dick” Erzen, College of Lake County’s founding president.

‘He loved that college’: Richard G. Erzen, first College of Lake County president, dies at 96

Appointed in 1968, Erzen oversaw the development of the Grayslake campus He left Lake County long ago, but educator Richard “Dick” Erzen considered being named the f...

Park district: No taxpayer dollars will be spent to expand Cosley Zoo parking

If the Wheaton Park District gets the green light to build a 93-space parking lot across the street from Cosley Zoo, the project would cost an estimated $2.1 million, off...

Treat mom to The Capital Grille's lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails on May 12.

Plan now for Mother’s Day: Here are over 100 restaurant ideas to get you started

It’s never too early to start planning for Mother’s Day. It may seem like you have plenty of time before Sunday, May 12, but dining reservations go quickly. We found a few places — about 100, give or take — to get you started.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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