Park Ridge
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Fewer failing grades reported in Dist. 214Feb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Fewer District 214 high schoolers earned D's and F's this fall compared to the fall of 2006, officials reported at Thursday's Northwest Suburban High School District 214...
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RTA plan would extend Blue Line to YorktownFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - An I-355 bus line, carpool lanes and Blue Line extension are part of an ambitious proposal being eyed by the Regional Transportation Authority to improve commutes in Coo...
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Fans excuse Simpson's late arrivalFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Lizz Zace and Chrissy Pollmann, both 22 years old, planned to wait three hours to see singer Ashlee Simpson at a Rolling Meadows Wal-Mart on Thursday. They ended up wai...
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Area teachers up for Golden Apple awardsFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - While teachers usually enjoy getting an apple from their students, a handful of area educators are now vying for an apple with a bit more importance. Teachers from Barri...
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Prospect Hts. woman wins $20,000 shopping spreeFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - When Roseann Kiddell learned she won a $20,000 shopping spree, her first thought was, "What will I buy," and the second was "how much will I owe?" Kiddell, who works for...
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Officials reject state test requestsFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - U.S. Department of Education officials this month rejected Illinois requests to ease the blow of dropping a special test for students who are still learning English. The...
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Durbin: Plan could hurt STAR lineFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - The Canadian National Railway's plan to buy the EJ&E railroad shouldn't come at the expense of a new commuter train system through the suburbs, Sen. Dick Durbin said Thu...
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Democrats target the 10th DistrictFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - While they didn't offer much help in his surprisingly close race in 2006, national Democratic Party leaders have quickly seized on the candidacy of Dan Seals in the 10th...
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No vote on Streamwood impound feeFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - For the second time this month, the Streamwood village board Thursday delayed a decision on a controversial vehicle impound fee because not every member was there. The f...
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Legislators step into Antioch frayFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- State lawmakers are taking sides in a lingering rift among Antioch officials. On Thursday, the Illinois House approved banning village trustees from hirin...