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Developer wants to build 1,900+ homes in St. CharlesAug 16, 2024 2:27 pm - A developer has proposed building more than 1,900 homes in rural Kane County, near unincorporated La Fox.
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Lemont businessman sentenced to five years in prison for bribeAug 16, 2024 9:45 am - A Lemont businessman was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison after admitting he bribed an employee of the Cook County assessor’s office to lower taxes on his family’s properties.
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U.S. consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris’ presidential prospects
Aug 16, 2024 9:42 am - WASHINGTON — A surge in optimism by Democrats over the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris lifted U.S. consumer sentiment slightly this month. The University of Mic...
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Lavelle Law among sponsors for Aging Better Senior ExpoAug 16, 2024 9:21 am - Two attorneys representing Schaumburg-based Lavelle Law recently participated in Elderwerks’ 10th annual Aging Better Expo on Aug. 14.
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How to help when a loved one is recovering from a heart attackAug 16, 2024 3:23 am - Few things are as frightening as a heart attack, not just for the person experiencing it but for family members. With prompt and proper treatment between 90% and 95% of heart attack patients survive and return home.
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Board could ask owner to use a water detectorAug 15, 2024 7:59 pm - One owner has repeatedly allowed water leaks to damage other units. Can the board require the owner to install a water detector to prevent future problems?
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‘It’s going to happen again’: Biting mites an issue for some following cicada emergenceAug 15, 2024 6:57 pm - Like 17 years ago, a corollary effect of the periodical cicada emergence has left some people scratching unexplained red welts appearing seemingly out of nowhere.
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Hoffman Estates joins other suburbs by outsourcing crossing guardsAug 15, 2024 2:56 pm - Facing increasing difficulty finding and retaining school crossing guards, Hoffman Estates is joining neighbors Schaumburg, Hanover Park and Barrington by contracting Aurora-based Andy Frain for those services.
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Elgin officials suspect illegal dumping caused fuel slicks on Fox RiverAug 15, 2024 12:02 pm - Elgin officials are trying to learn the source of two different fuel discharges into the Fox River, but say there is no significant risk to the water or wildlife.
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U.S. shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
Aug 15, 2024 10:42 am - Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates.