Cook County
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Democrat deputy to succeed Republican Schaumburg Township assessor after yearslong dilemmaApr 04, 2025 4:43 pm - Longtime Schaumburg Township Assessor John Lawson, a Republican, will be succeeded by his Chief Deputy Assessor Victor Morales, a Democrat, at the end of the year following Tuesday’s election.
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Honoring our lifeline: Du-Comm celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekApr 04, 2025 4:21 pm - On April 13-19, Du-Comm will celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the dedication, skill and professionalism of emergency telecommunicators.
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‘Hoppin’ for Hanover’ egg hunt set for April 12 at Izaak Walton Youth CenterApr 04, 2025 4:05 pm - Hanover Township is hosting a free Easter egg hunt on April 12, featuring games, photos with the Easter Bunny, and crafts for kids age 2-10.
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Jon Scheyer followed a legend in Duke’s Coach K. It took him just 3 seasons to reach the Final FourApr 04, 2025 2:55 pm - Duke's Jon Scheyer is in the Final Four for the first time as a head coach. The 37-year-old is in his third season as the Blue Devils' coach and the successor to Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. Scheyer has won two Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament titles in his three seasons.
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Charges filed after third vehicle found to play a role in two-vehicle crash in Elk GroveApr 04, 2025 12:53 pm - After police discovered a third vehicle played a role in a two-vehicle crash in Elk Grove Village last month, all three drivers have been either charged or cited.
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Gurnee crash identifiedApr 04, 2025 10:55 am - A female pedestrian struck and killed by a pickup truck Wednesday night in Gurnee has been identified as Amber Knowles, 33, recently of Mundelein.
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Gleefully campy ‘Titanique’ sails into ChicagoApr 04, 2025 10:34 am - “Titanique,” the snarky, sexual innuendo-filled parody of the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” isn’t for everyone, but if you appreciate great singers, power ballads, Celine Dion and camp, this is the tuner for you.
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Service, workforce cuts possible after voters spurn Kane’s $51 million sales tax requestApr 04, 2025 8:56 am - Kane County Board members are reacting to voters overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed county sales tax increase, with some saying that spending cuts may be necessary.
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Mount Prospect approves Lake Center Plaza expansionApr 04, 2025 8:52 am - Elk Grove Village-based Broadway Electric Inc., a full-service electrical contractor, is moving to Lake Center Plaza, at the northwest corner of Algonquin Road and Wall Street, in Mount Prospect.
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‘Spelling Bee’ musical stirs middle school memoriesApr 04, 2025 4:00 am - Sometimes a theatrical production can stir specific memories, and that was the case last week when enjoying “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Copley Theatre in Aurora.