Vernon Hills
-
Famous radio host was once the voice of Rolling MeadowsAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Writing a column about Rolling Meadows isn't difficult. There's so much going on all the time and so many outstanding people to mention. But I have to admit it was a lit...
-
Defendant: I was a loan shark, not killerAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - With a voice that sounded more like Mr. Rogers than Tony Soprano, accused mobster Frank Calabrese Sr. took the stand in his own defense Thursday, denying he took part in...
-
Liberty meets with national success in TexasAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - The 18U Lake County Liberty, a member of the Lake County Fastpitch Softball Association, returned from a successful trip to the Amateur Softball Association Class A nati...
-
Cook library board goes after new architectAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Cook Memorial Public Library District officials are pursuing a new architect for their $12 million expansion plan. The board decided this week to end negotiations with E...
-
Briefs: Spots open on committeesAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Due to changes in the number of members on committees in Island Lake, many spots are open for residents on the plan commission, zoning board of appeals, lake management,...
-
Quest for quiet still on trackAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - There's something soothing about the plaintive sound of a distant train whistle in the middle of the night. But closer to the source, two long blasts of the horn followe...
-
Skipped a toll lately? Brace yourself -- the bill is comingAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - If you thought you got away with blowing off a few tolls this year because you haven't heard anything from the state, you may have a big surprise coming. You soon may ge...
-
Wanted by disillusioned public: leadersAug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - While candidates and pundits wonder endlessly if a presidential wannabe is black enough or woman enough, too Mormon, too liberal or too conservative, voters and taxpaye...
-
Fashion event looking for Palatine's next top 'model'Aug 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Have you ever thought about modeling? Well, the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few models for the Community Holiday Fashion Event from 5 to 9 p.m. No...
-
Man pleads innocent to dog fightingAug 15, 2007 11:00 pm - A Beach Park man pleaded not guilty to charges he was running a dog fighting operation in the basement of his rented home. Anthony Brown, 24, also faces drug and weapons...