Northfield
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A thank-you note to our veteransJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - In this week we celebrate Memorial Day, I’m reminded of the great courage and sacrifices exhibited by America’s armed forces of all eras. I would especially like to than...
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Dawn Patrol: Gambling expansion yes, pension reform noJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - Pension reforms fail against deadline, possible summer debate Efforts to repair the state’s public pension system before last night’s midnight deadline died as Demo...
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Lawmakers should stop and thinkJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - As president of the Arlington Heights District 25 teachers union, I’ve spent a good deal of time trying to educate myself about pension reform. I believe the state’s pen...
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Police costs worthy of fresh look, tooJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - Whatever else you might say about the recent recession and prolonged recovery, it certainly has taught us in the suburbs to see many things in a new light. Sacred cows a...
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Democrats are the party of lawyersJun 01, 2012 4:00 am - Editor's note: It was brought to our attention that this letter was plagiarized from an article called "The Lawyers' Party" by Bruce Walker. We've included a links t...
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Maine West skates past Glenbrook NorthJun 01, 2012 12:19 am - Katie Fitzgerald showed why she was named Athlete of the year at Maine West. The senior banged out 3 hits and drove in 4 runs and then headed off with the other seniors ...
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Wheeling childhood shaped Vernon Hills mom’s public service careerMay 31, 2012 5:52 pm - While a student at Northern Illinois University in 1972, Kathy Schultz urged her friends to join her as she set off to meet the candidates for Illinois governor. “Why?” ...
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Rain postpones softball, baseball sectionalsMay 31, 2012 2:44 pm - Thursday’s rain forced the postponement of three Class 4A softball sectional semifinals and a Class 3A baseball sectional semifinal involving area teams to Friday. The B...
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Elgin man gets probation in money laundering caseMay 31, 2012 11:00 am - An Elgin man accused of buying stolen goods in Kane County and Schaumburg recently pleaded guilty to money laundering and was sentenced to 30 months probation. William P...
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Plane that slid off O’Hare runway made emergency landing WednesdayMay 31, 2012 9:30 am - An American Eagle plane that slid off a runway at O’Hare International Airport Thursday morning during an emergency landing had made an emergency landing at the airport ...