Some signs of familiarity join a Schaumburg municipal campus experiencing construction of a new village hall as this weekend’s Septemberfest carnival is set up. Brian Hill/[email protected] Having already seen Septemberfest compromised twice by the pandemic at the beginning of the decade, Schaumburg officials are determined it won’t be by the more deliberate decision to … Read more
DuPage County, which has its government campus in Wheaton, will spend up to $147,00 on lobbyists in Springfield, under agreements approved by the county board Tuesday. Brian Hill/[email protected] DuPage County will spend up to $147,000 to have a pair of lobbying firms represent their interests in Springfield for another year. County board members on … Read more
Evanston native Alex Moore, communications director for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky will debut as castaway on the CBS series Survivor, Season 49, scheduled to air Sept. 24. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CBS On any given day, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s Communications Director Alex Moore is busy issuing press releases … Read more
When a 1% state tax on groceries expires Jan. 1, Mundelein won’t replace it. Brian Hill/[email protected], 2024 Unlike most other suburbs, Mundelein won’t replace the 1% state tax on groceries set to expire Jan. 1. Village board members on Monday informally chose not to pursue creating a new tax to make up the revenue … Read more
The Buffalo Grove Park District’s BG Singers will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a concert performance Sept. 19, 20 and 21 at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center. Courtesy of Buffalo Grove Park District The Buffalo Grove Singers are nearing a major milestone as they get ready to present “Reprise: 30 Years of … Read more
A person died after losing control of a pickup truck that crashed just after 8 a.m. Tuesday at Silver Glen and Old Homestead roads in St. Charles Township. Authorities have not released the identity of the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kane County sheriff’s office is investigating the crash. Authorities said … Read more
Aurora will limit hiring new workers to fill vacant posts, under a plan announced by Mayor John Laesch on Monday. Courtesy of City of Aurora Aurora Mayor John Laesch plans to limit filling vacant municipal jobs, as he believes the city should rein in spending amid a potential $29 million budget deficit next year. Laesch … Read more
Revised renderings for the proposed Phase II redevelopment on the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills. Courtesy village of Vernon Hills The next big step in the ongoing transformation of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills appears ready to proceed. Focus Development Inc., the residential partner of mall owner Centennial Real Estate, is seeking … Read more
Mike Alagna Mike Alagna of Hoffman Estates wanted his own life experience to show young people a proficiency in academia wasn’t the only path to success in business and personal fulfillment. The longtime chief operating officer of Nation Pizza and Foods in Schaumburg was also a dedicated member of the Schaumburg Business Association and an … Read more
Arnald Gabriel continued to conduct after he retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1985. Courtesy of U.S. Air Force When Arnald Gabriel was conducting concerts regularly more than two decades ago, his colleague told him, half-jokingly, “Gabe, I think you will still be conducting when you’re 100.” Gabriel replied, “I plan to.” Bruce Moss, … Read more