Algonquin • Three teens were accused of shoplifting at 3 p.m. Friday at Kohl's, 734 S. Randall Road. Hilda Sanchez, 17, of 1739 Maple Lane, Elgin, Ariday Conedo, 17, of 2014 Willow Ave., Hanover Park and Carlos Adame, 19, of 264 Western Ave., Elgin,...

As of late, almost every television station is airing an ad that reminds us that as of January 1st, Illinois will be smoke free. This ad (which touts the loss of personal freedom AND the freedom of choice for bar owners), shows us many creative uses...

Get your letters in soon to Santa Children can drop off letters to Santa through Saturday with the Hanover Park Park District. The red holiday mail box is located inside the entrance to the Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave. Make sure to include a n...

For those who haven't heard, Hanover Park Public Works is taking a new, more organic approach to fighting winter storms. Director Howard Killian and company have begun using GeoMelt, which is basically beet juice that gets mixed with brine. The juic...

Elk Grove Village is passing an increase in the cost of Lake Michigan on to homeowners starting Jan. 1. Over four years, the cost of water in Elk Grove Village will increase by 55.6 percent. That includes a 44 percent increase over three years, imp...

A Des Plaines travel agent has been sentenced to two years' court supervision after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor theft charge. Police say Jacqueline Soriano, of the 900 block of North Wheeling Road in Mount Prospect, took $27,284 for 18 airline ...

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will offer the following programs. No reservations are required and programs are free unless otherwise noted. For details, visit www.dupageforest.com. Gingerbread Farm:ŒA gingerbread replica of Kline Cre...

Movie night at Hanover Township You're invited to watch Dorothy, Toto and friends today, when Hanover Township Youth Services shows the "Wizard of Oz" at Family Movie Night. The film will be shown from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Astor Avenue Community...