Des Plaines
-
Eatery to expand, but how much?Oct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Javier Villarreal wants his expanded restaurant open before Cinco de Mayo next year, and he'd like a sea of diners sipping margaritas outside when it is. The Arlington H...
-
Opening new doorsOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Students, faculty, parents and board members smiled as brightly as the early fall sun at the recent dedication of the new Chicagoland Jewish High School. An estimated 8...
-
Chapter 4: 1 of every 2 education dollars stays in classroomOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - A typical suburban classroom of 25 students represents $315,000 in revenue. That's $12,600 per kid, the average per-pupil revenue collected in 2005-06 by the 94 school d...
-
Flu, pneumonia shots available at area KmartsOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Local Kmart stores will be providing influenza and pneumonia vaccinations during the next few weeks. Costs will be $28 for the flu shot and $50 for the pneumonia shot. I...
-
New principal ready for first Little homecomingOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - A relic of his past sits high above the office bookshelves of new Schaumburg High School principal Tim Little. At a whopping 512K of memory with a once-vibrant monochrom...
-
Listen up, Chicago coachesOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Orton should be Bears' QB No. 1 From a Bears fan's perspective, neither Rex Grossman nor Brian Griese should be the Bears quarterback. Kyle Orton is their man. I believ...
-
Patriot Guard to surprise MarineOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - A local Marine who is returning to Palatine on leave will be honored Monday as he pulls into town. Lance Cpl. Jeff Francis will be surprised at the Des Plaines Oasis off...
-
Slow start for moment of silenceOct 12, 2007 11:00 pm - For years, state law has allowed for a moment of silence at the start of each school day. But it was merely allowed, not required. This year, a group of lawmakers -- all...
-
Wrap-up: Serrano, Leyden clinch playoff berthOct 12, 2007 11:00 pm - Leyden football finally got its playoff payoff Friday night. The Eagles (5-3, 4-1) overcame an early deficit behind another spectacular performance from senior Josh Serr...
-
Schools hesitate over moment of silenceOct 12, 2007 11:00 pm - How long is a "moment?" Starting Friday, the Illinois legislature now requires students to begin each school day with a moment of silence, a bit of silent reflection not...