Gerry’s Café Co-founder Natalie Griffin, right, takes a photo of staff members Tuesday morning. The nonprofit small business employs 35 adults with special needs between the ages of 22 and 52.

‘More than just coffee’: Arlington Heights café recognized for hiring people with disabilities

Gerry’s Café in Arlington Heights was recognized with a state tourism designation Tuesday for its mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Special prosecutor appointed to investigate DuPage clerk’s bidding practices

Des Plaines to limit cannabis dispensaries through new license system

Large teen gathering at Glen Ellyn pool leads to misdemeanor arrest

With time running out, American Airlines seeks injunction to stop United acquiring O’Hare gates

Two replacement Hoffman Estates fire stations making progress this summer

‘A far more acceptable project’: Final plan approval granted for The Reserves of Lake Zurich

With council approvals, West Chicago mayor intends to drop court case

West Chicago City Council approves agreement with former city administrator, enabling Mayor Daniel Bovey to drop his case seeking a declaratory judgment on his appointment powers, while city aldermen alleviate further turbulence.

New Korean restaurant Jokbal Night Market to open in Arlington Heights

A new Korean restaurant, Jokbal Night Market, is set to open in Arlington Heights, replacing the recently closed Marbling Korean BBQ.

General Manager Gabriel Smith looks over the produce Tuesday at Prairie Food Co-op, which opens Wednesday in the Eastgate Shopping Center in Lombard.

Prairie Food Co-op, county’s first community-owned grocer, opens in Lombard

Married couple Jerry and Kathy Nash will realize a longtime goal with the Wednesday opening of Prairie Food Co-op in Lombard, DuPage County’s first community-owned grocery store.

Buildings have been demolished on the Wheaton block bounded by Liberty Drive on the north, Hale Street on the east, Willow Avenue on the south and Wheaton Avenue on the west. The block will be the site of a 334-unit apartment building.

Apartment developer breaks ground on major Wheaton project

Demolition of a Wheaton site paves the way for “one of the most significant developments in downtown Wheaton in the last decade,” one expert says.

Brother Chimp Brewing from North Aurora plans to open a new taproom on 4th Street in St. Charles this fall.

Brother Chimp Brewing bringing award-winning beers to new St. Charles taproom this fall

Brother Chimp Brewing is opening a new taproom in St. Charles this fall. The North Aurora brewery won a gold medal in the 2024 World Beer Cup.

Warrenville residents on Mack Road oppose condemnation of their land for a multiuse path which they believe should be instead on forest preserve property on the south side of the road.

Warrenville residents fight property condemnation over Mack Road bike path

Several Warrenville homeowners on Mack Road are concerned about a multi-use path that has officials condemning part of their property.

ABC 7: Pilot survives ‘rough landing’ after small plane loses power after takeoff from Aurora

A pilot is fine after crash landing shortly after takeoff from Aurora Municipal Airport Tuesday morning, according to a report from ABC 7 Chicago.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten speaks Monday in support of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency workers put on administrative leave after criticizing the agency's actions.

‘Deeply offensive:’ Democrats decry benching of EPA employees as political payback by GOP

U.S. Rep Sean Casten demands local EPA employees disciplined after criticizing the Trump administration be returned to work. Stratton’s war chest grows and bipartisan cheers for bill cutting prescription costs.

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