Most races for village and school boards don't gather much attention, even in the towns they serve. Significantly lower voter turnout rates than during presidential and midterm federal elections are proof of that. But this year, several suburban con...

Barring a legal miracle, suburbs near the Canadian Pacific tracks will face an influx of eight more freight trains a day in the coming years. The U.S. Surface Transportation Board's approval of CP's acquisition of the Kansas City Southern Railroad b...

Drivers of campers, boats on trailers, motor homes and other recreational vehicles now face stricter rules if they want to park in South Barrington. Restrictions approved this week by the village board include limits on where people can park such ve...

Friday, March 17 95 WIIL Rock Shamrock N' Roll Radio Broadcast: 7 a.m. Friday, March 17, at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with 95 WIIL Rock's live show with Tom and special guest Emily, a fre...

Barrington entered a new era in November, when voters granted the village home-rule powers. That means village leaders now have greater authority to impose taxes, such as a local sales or gas tax, more flexibility in drafting ordinances and more opt...

Two people were killed in a rollover crash Thursday morning in Barrington. The single-vehicle crash occurred on the 600 block of South Hough Street, just south of the village's downtown. The Cook County medical examiner's office on Thursday night i...

Before Friday The Orchid Show, Magnified: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through March 26 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. See huge hanging columns of orchids and explore the brighter side of winter at the Orchid Show. $7 for me...

Catching bad guys, locating stolen autos and finding missing persons are among dozens of successes Vernon Hills police say they've notched since installing 10 automated license plate readers in October 2020. Those outcomes included good news for Daw...

Bio Town: Hoffman Estates Age on Election Day: 52 Occupation: Retired police lieutenant Employer: Village of Hoffman Estates Previous offices held: President of several local and state youth sports leagues Q&A Q: What is the most serious i...

Bio Town: North Barrington Age on Election Day: Not Applicable - Registered Voter Occupation: Small-Medium B2B Business Advisor/Consultant-Small Business Owner Employer: The Remington Group, LLC, President/CEO Previous o...