Russell Lissau
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ComEd utility work to shut down Route 176 in MundeleinAug 03, 2026 1:07 pm - A section of Route 176 in Mundelein will be closed to traffic for three weeks starting Friday because of utility work.
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Special interests have dropped more than $4 million on suburban congressional racesAug 02, 2026 12:15 pm - Special interest groups have given more than $4 million to congressional candidates running in the North, West or Northwest suburbs this cycle
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Illinois’ record tornado count continues to growAug 01, 2026 5:04 pm - Eight tornadoes that touched down in Illinois last week helped establish Illinois as the nation’s leader for tornadic activity this year.
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Couple stole $280,000 from former employer in Hawthorn Woods, police sayAug 01, 2026 1:23 pm - Two former employees of a Hawthorn Woods construction firm misappropriated more than $280,000 in company funds, police said.
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Retro video game arcade in Wheeling closesAug 01, 2026 11:48 am - Headless Horseman Arcade in Wheeling has permanently shut down.
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Body of missing Evanston man found near LibertyvilleAug 01, 2026 9:35 am - The body of a suburban man whose disappearance triggered a search near Libertyville has been found.
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Des Plaines District 62 lost $3.2M in fraud scheme, officials sayJul 30, 2026 11:40 am - Des Plaines School District 62 lost $3.2 million in a fraud scheme, but officials are working to recover the cash.
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As investigation into Dist. 62 finances continues, assistant supt. resigns to take job elsewhereJul 28, 2026 3:26 pm - A top Des Plaines School District 62 administrator has resigned.
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More flood-prevention projects planned for WheelingJul 27, 2026 2:02 pm - More projects are being added to a stormwater management plan that helped resolve significant flooding issues in Wheeling.
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Despite cool June and wildfire smoke in July, suburban pools have been busy this seasonJul 26, 2026 8:30 pm - Despite a cool June and smoke-related closures this month, customer counts at suburban swimming pools and water parks generally are above or near seasonal averages so far this summer.