Cook County
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McSweeney abandons appeal of ballot decisionAug 14, 2012 12:55 pm - David McSweeney, the Republican candidate vying for the 52nd House District, announced he won’t appeal the Illinois State Board of Elections’ decision allowing his oppon...
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When does school start for you?Aug 14, 2012 11:46 am - LAKE COUNTY Antioch Elementary Dist. 34: Aug. 21. Antioch-Lake Villa Area High School Dist. 117: Aug. 16 Aptakisic-Tripp Elementary Dist. 102: Aug. 23 Barrington Ar...
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Dawn Patrol: Motorola Mobility tax deal gone; barn fire chargesAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - Motorola Mobility losing tax credits over job cuts Libertyville-based Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. is expected to lose its state tax credits after cutting 700 jo...
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Editorial: Turnaround at Lake County Fair encouragingAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - The attendance figures for the 84th annual Lake County Fair, which ended a couple of weeks ago, won’t knock anyone’s socks off. A total of 91,548 visitors, up about 2.8 ...
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Troubled by ECC public safety, truck schoolsAug 14, 2012 4:40 am - The Burlington village board OK’d a conceptual plan for ECC’s vision of a regional public safety and sustainability facility. We the people voted to approve a $178 milli...
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Why are suburban schools starting so early?Aug 13, 2012 2:00 pm - If it feels like school is starting even earlier than usual this year, it's not your imagination. For at least 20 years, most suburban schools have opened in August. Thi...
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Atkore 3Q net sales increase $11 millionAug 13, 2012 9:51 am - Global manufacturer Atkore International Holdings Inc., based in Harvey, reported net sales for the third fiscal increased $11 million primarily due to increased demand ...
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Dawn Patrol: Arlington Hts. woman killed; woman tried luring boysAug 13, 2012 5:00 am - Arlington Heights woman dies in crash A 68-year-old Arlington Heights woman was killed in a crash in northern McHenry County Saturday, according to police. Sharon L...
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Weekend in Review: Talent winners; Olympics endAug 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Prospect Hts. man's 72-year softball career over At age 82, Ken Black of Prospect Heights has played organized baseball for an amazing 72 years. “He lives, drinks, ...
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Puerto Rican heritage on proud display at Elgin’s BoriquaFestAug 11, 2012 7:00 pm - The game of dominoes might be just a fun family pastime for most people, but to Alfredo “Cuco” Garcia of Elgin it is serious business. Garcia, the director of the domino...