Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Former Des Plaines alderman candidate acquittedNov 27, 2011 11:00 pm - Former Des Plaines aldermanic candidate Mario Palacios, who was arrested last December for impersonating a government official, was recently acquitted of the charge, acc...
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Elk Grove mayor says pension liabilities hurting townsNov 18, 2011 12:00 am - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson says pension liabilities are hurting towns that already are cutting costs to avoid raising taxes. Johnson said for the fifth year i...
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Bartlett President Michael Kelly resigns after tax disclosuresNov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - Bartlett President Michael Kelly resigned Wednesday, the day after a board meeting where there was angry division among trustees over his late payment of property taxes,...
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Emerald ash borer hits Elk Grove VillageNov 15, 2011 12:00 am - For years, Elk Grove Village has been bracing for an emerald ash borer invasion. Now, they are here. And, the village is ready to tackle a problem that has plagued many...
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Des Plaines committee recommends repaying debt with reservesNov 13, 2011 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines city council’s finance committee members Monday night discussed repaying a portion of the city’s bonded debt with cash reserves to save on long-term inte...
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Des Plaines Theatre reopens after two years of workNov 12, 2011 4:30 am - With the flick of a switch, the marquee at the Des Plaines Theatre in downtown came alive at 8 p.m. Friday to the roaring claps of an appreciative crowd. After being dar...
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Des Plaines hires new auditorNov 10, 2011 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines City Council this week authorized hiring the Oak Brook-based firm Crowe Horwath, LLP, as the city’s auditor for the next three years, with the option of ...
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Catch Des Plaines hero dog on TV Friday nightNov 09, 2011 11:00 pm - What's been dubbed the Golden Globes for dogs will be broadcast Friday night on the Hallmark Channel featuring Des Plaines' own hero dog, Zurich. The inaugural American...
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Des Plaines approves new rules for downtown business incentivesNov 08, 2011 11:00 pm - Downtown Des Plaines businesses will be able to apply for up to $40,000 in grants from the city for interior building renovations, and facade and awning improvements as ...
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Rivers Casino revenue continues to riseNov 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Gambling tax revenues from the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines continue to climb, putting it far ahead of the nine other casinos in the state, according to the Illinois Gam...