Articles filed under Counties
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Hawthorn Woods lauded for Brierwood workJan 11, 2019 12:00 am - Hawthorn Woods recently was presented with the Public Natural Areas Award by the Chicago Region Trees Initiative for the village's efforts in restoring the new Brierwood...
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PADS Lake County director leaving for a new postJan 11, 2019 12:00 am - The executive director of the PADS Lake County homeless assistance agency will leave that post in March for a different public role in the area. Joel Williams will take ...
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Theft, misconduct charges dismissed against former Aurora contractorJan 11, 2019 12:00 am - Citing a lack of evidence, Kane County prosecutors on Friday dismissed felony theft and misconduct charges against a former Aurora contractor accused of submitting some ...
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Glen Ellyn murder suspect seeks new judge after being told to "shut up."Jan 11, 2019 12:00 am - Being told by a judge to "shut up" does not constitute enough bias to have your murder trial moved before a new judge, an inmate facing first-degree murder and concealme...
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Aurora man sentenced to 7 years in fatal DUI crashJan 11, 2019 12:00 am - A 36-year-old Aurora man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a single-vehicle fatal DUI crash in Naperville in 2016. Michael Vera, of the 200 blo...
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Lake County names new undersheriffJan 11, 2019 12:00 am - A longtime former Lake County sheriff's office employee is returning next week as the new undersheriff, authorities said Friday. Lawrence "Larry" Oliver was appointed by...
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Vote to dissolve DuPage's election commission set for Tuesday, but clerk says it's too soonJan 11, 2019 12:00 am - A historic vote to dissolve the DuPage County Election Commission and return its duties to the county clerk's office is scheduled for Tuesday, despite a request by the c...
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Celebrate 'Little Women' with historical society teaJan 10, 2019 10:00 pm - The Mount Prospect Historical Society invites you to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the classic book "Little Women" from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Mount P...
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Trails and Tales: How a woman and her curious son started the Lake County Forest PreservesJan 10, 2019 5:00 am - A 33-year-old spontaneous homemaker with drive and determination, coupled with her son's desire to explore nature, sparked the start of the Lake County Forest Preserves ...
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Learn about creating a "granny flat"Jan 10, 2019 12:00 am - A "Granny Flat Academy" program about adding a second unit on homes for parents, children or others will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Lake Count...