Developer revises data center plans, Naperville residents still concerned
In the latest iteration of plans for a controversial data center in Naperville, a developer has backed off a proposed second phase of the project.
Border Patrol agents step up enforcement efforts in Lake County with raids at car washes, nurseries
U.S. Border Patrol agents targeted several businesses in Lake County Friday, briefly detaining several individuals at nurseries and arresting others at a car wash.
Aurora offers buyouts to workers, as it plans 2026 budget
Aurora is offering incentives for workers to quit to reduce the city’s workforce, as Mayor John Laesch has unveiled a proposed 2026 budget that he says eliminates much of a $29 million deficit in the general fund he projected two months ago.
Schaumburg panel endorses more flexibility on when apartments must switch from heat to A/C
A Schaumburg committee Thursday recommended the village offer greater flexibility to owners of older apartment buildings with boiler systems regarding the times when they switch between heating and air conditioning each year.
Going somewhere? Riders get 12 hours of free rides from Ventra as it makes system improvements
The Ventra app and website serving CTA, Pace and Metra riders will experience a temporary outage starting late Friday.
'Deeply disturbed': Lawmakers demand answers about ICE actions in Hoffman Estates
Two suburban lawmakers are demanding answers about a viral video appearing to show U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining a young woman in Hoffman Estates last week.
Cook sheriff's office seeking public's help locating missing woman
The Cook County sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help locating a 79-year-old woman with dementia who went missing near Des Plaines.
Preckwinkle bans ICE operations on Cook County property
Federal immigration officials are banned from using county-owned property, resources and personnel for civil immigration enforcement activities, under an order signed Thursday by county board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Elgin police officer put on leave after social media comments about immigration enforcement
An Elgin police officer has been put on leave over comments he made on social media related to immigration enforcement.
Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday.