Crews have restored power to 35,000 customers in the northwest and west suburbs who lost electricity at around 11 a.m. today. Lightning struck two substations, causing the loss of power this morning, ComEd spokeswoman Judy Rader said, adding electri...

Authorities said a man found dead near train tracks in Barrington Thursday likely died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Barrington Deputy Police Chief Jerry Libit said Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway maintenance workers found the body of a 60-year-...

• Air Force Airman Anna K. Noel, daughter of Gary Noel, and Sara Noel, both of Streamwood, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. She's a 2007 graduate of Streamwood High School. • Navy Seaman Brenden M. Star...

Reconstruction of the Bailey Road Bridge in Naperville is slated to begin Wednesday, weather permitting. At that time, the bridge will close to all traffic. The city anticipates the bridge will re-open in mid-August. During construction, detour rout...

Documents have come to light showing Hanover Park Village Clerk Sherry Craig has been overpaid for the past several years. Craig isn't certified with the institution required by village code to be paid $5,000 annually, which she's been getting since...

Native plant sale in Lake Barrington Citizens for Conservation will hold its 12th annual native plant, shrub and tree sale from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, at its headquarters, 459 W. Hwy. 22, Lake Barrington. A selection of native plants will be availabl...

Bartlett • Tammy L. Gallon, 36, 1245 Fleetwood, Apt. 105, Elgin, was charged with endangering the life of a child and driving under the influence April 19 after an officer stopped her car for traffic violations at Lake and Old Lake streets, police s...

• Jessica Baird, daughter of Richard and Linda Baird of Palatine, pledged Delta Gamma sorority during the spring semester at Albion College in Michigan. The "DGs" support Sight Conservation and Aid to the Blind. Baird is a sophomore at Albion and a ...

Five high school seniors from the Northwest suburbs have been awarded $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Winners are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigoro...