Oh, how the times have changed for Jimmy's Grill on the corner of Washington Street and Chicago Avenue in downtown Naperville. For the better, I'm happy to report. My first experience with Jimmy's was about 16 years ago, when I ventured west from m...

A video game-themed restaurant and entertainment center is on track to open in January next to the Sears store at Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall. Level 257 is a prototype concept by Namco Entertainment, Inc., the Wood Dale-based company affiliated with...

1. Fourteen-year-old Trisha Prabhu of Naperville is on a mission to rid the world of cyberbullying by developing “Rethink,” a pop-up warning that prompts teens to think twice before posting hurtful messages. 2. An on-duty Wheeling police officer str...

As noise complaints from communities affected by new O'Hare flight paths fly off the charts, one thing's remained constant: the Federal Aviation Administration's approach. Despite pressure from lawmakers and outrage from residents, the agency isn't ...

Both candidates in the race to decide who represents District 1 on the DuPage County Board say something must be done to address airplane noise from O'Hare International Airport. They differ on what role the county board should play in making that h...

The weather is starting to cool, but before you break out your coat you can still have some outdoor fun at local Oktoberfest celebrations. The suburbs' big German population means there are plenty of places where you can enjoy sausage, beer, games a...

Gigi Gruber made a lot of decisions during her 12 years as Itasca village president, but the one closest to her heart is coming full-circle Friday. Police Chief Scott Heher, 53, is turning in his badge, gun and keys after 29 years as an Itasca polic...

A 32-year veteran of the Itasca Police Department is poised to put his stamp on the place he has called home since 1981. Deputy Chief Robert O'Connor, 54, will replace Chief Scott Heher, 53, who is retiring Friday after 29 years with the department....

Wood Dale police say they've captured a Rolling Meadows man who authorities believe is the “hooded bandit” suspected of robbing as many as nine suburban banks since July 2011. Edward Klich, 62, of the 3200 block of Peacock Lane, was charged in fede...