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‘Still too trusting’: Officials warn of surge in driveway paving scams

Suburban officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning of a surge in scammers swindling thousands of dollars from homeowners and leaving behind shoddy or nonexistent asphalt paving work on their driveways. Their chief message: Residents’ skepticism is their best, if not only, protection again...

Some 4,200 lead pipes are still in place in Arlington Heights — representing nearly a quarter of all service lines in town. On Monday, village trustees agreed to devote a budget surplus toward the estimated $40 million replacement cost.

Arlington Heights using budget surplus to replace lead pipes

Did you lose a pool? Elgin finds that and more during annual spring road cleanup

Oberweis Dairy laying off workers after filing for bankruptcy

Schaumburg trustees poised to adopt $341 million budget for ‘more challenging’ year ahead

Palatine council takes a pass on Gaza cease-fire resolution

Roselle’s Petal Plaza, Porch and Promenade project to take root downtown

North Barrington’s village board on Monday approved a roughly $3.3 million annual budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins May 1. A flood prevention project is a key element of the spending plan.

Flood prevention a key focus of new North Barrington budget

A flood prevention project in North Barrington is the showcase project in North Barrington’s new annual budget, officials said. The village board on Monday night approved...

Man charged with fatal DUI in West Chicago

A man has been charged with killing someone in a DUI crash early Monday in West Chicago. James H. Vaughn, 43, of the 600 block of West Forest Avenue, West Chicago, is cha...

Arguing heard in phone call before Wheeling murder-suicide, police say

The last time anyone heard from a Wheeling couple who were found dead last week in an apparent murder-suicide was the night before their bodies were discovered — and they...

Jason Alexander, left, makes his Chicago stage debut in the new comedy “Judgment Day” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. The world premiere also features Olivia Denise Dawson and Daniel Breaker, seen here rehearsing with Alexander.

‘Seinfeld’s’ Jason Alexander makes local stage debut in Chicago Shakes’ premiere

Emmy and Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander makes his Chicago stage debut, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre revives the ever-popular “Beautiful” and Steppenwolf stages a satire that stings.

Passover specials will be available after 3 p.m. Monday, April 22, and all day Tuesday, April 23, for dine-in and carryout at the Glenview and Lincolnshire Wildfire locations.

Suburban restaurants offer Passover options for dine-in and takeout

Passover begins at sunset Monday, April 22, so now is the time to finalize your holiday dining plans at a suburban restaurant or order carryout packages to dine at home.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille on the perimeter of Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills opened Monday near Hawthorn Mall.

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille opens in Vernon Hills as key component of Hawthorn 2.0

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, considered an important component in the ongoing evolution of Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, officially opened for dine-in service Monday. P...

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is debuting its new massive pendulum thrill attraction, Sky Striker, this spring.

Six Flags Great America opens for season Saturday

Pendulum thrill ride Sky Striker — first new attraction in 5 years — to debut in late spring Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up to welcome adrenaline ju...