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Captive consumers are paying way too muchNov 26, 2025 7:34 am - Even though their leases require airport businesses to charge prices that are competitive with downtown Chicago, it sure doesn’t seem that way. I took the time to look at many items for sale at an airport, and the typical markup is 100% to 300% over industry standards.
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Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Nov 26, 2025 7:33 am - Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
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Wheeling parks board to decide construction contract for aquatic centerNov 26, 2025 7:01 am - The Wheeling Park District board will meet Tuesday to consider hiring a company to manage the early steps of a proposed renovation of the Family Aquatic Center.
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Schaumburg considering extending nearby TIF district onto controversial Loeber propertyNov 25, 2025 4:49 pm - A revised residential proposal for Schaumburg’s 33-acre Loeber Farm property adjacent to Rolling Meadows will get a public review next month just as village officials consider extending a nearby tax incentive to include the project.
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What happens if a board does not adopt a budget?Nov 25, 2025 4:37 pm - What happens if a board does not adopt an annual budget?
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Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
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Dining out: Oberweis and The Nutcracker, 7 Brew’s new holiday menu and moreNov 25, 2025 1:22 pm - Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy and The Joffrey Ballet have teamed up on the new Nutcracker Peppermint Swirl, CRISP and GREEN recently opened in Naperville, and 7 Brew and The Original Rainbow Cone have added new holiday menu items.
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Mundelein annexes land for future housing developmentNov 25, 2025 1:12 pm - Mundelein trustees have annexed more land on the village’s northwest side ahead of another proposed housing development.
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Questions about asbestos and moldNov 25, 2025 1:11 pm - We just purchased a 1920s colonial style home and are now renovating it. In the basement, we removed the carpet and discovered tiles that we fear may contain asbestos.
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The Kate at 318, Bread & Vine now open in Geneva
Nov 25, 2025 11:15 am - The Kate at 318, an event space with French-themed bistro Bread and Vine on the first floor, recently celebrated its grand opening at 318 S. Third St. in Geneva with a ribbon cutting, food and the Jesse White Tumblers.