Many suburban mayors worried about increased crime, poverty and addiction appear poised to ban slot-like machines in their towns if Gov. Pat Quinn signs a law allowing up to five of the video gambling devices in every liquor-serving business. "I wou...

Here is a Daily Herald staff compilation of comments from suburban mayors about whether they would vote to ban video gambling machines in their towns: "My first inclination is I'm not enthusiastic about it, but I'm certainly not going to make someth...

The simple act of drinking water is problematic for Tyanna Cannata. "To be honest, from the day I got the letter, I've never looked at water the same way," said Cannata, who lives in an unincorporated Wayne Township neighborhood southwest of the Mal...

It's dilapidated and considered an eyesore, but the Hanover Square Shopping Center is on the verge of getting a village-backed makeover. Next month, Hanover Park trustees will decide whether to provide $4.7 million in tax increment financing to enti...

Elgin High School Science teacher Deb Perryman's environmental science class was filmed for a week in April by PBS as part of an upcoming documentary, called "American Cities: A Rebirth". According to a report by the California-based Media Policy C...

A spree of gang-related violence has Hanover Park residents on edge. Three stabbings and two shootings - all involving teenagers - have taken place since mid-March. The latest came on Saturday, when 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez was gunned down a block ...

Residents who've lived through years of anxiety over pollution linked to the Mallard Lake landfill will get some closure today with the anticipated settlement of two separate lawsuits in federal court. Judge William Hibbler is scheduled to finalize ...