Randhurst Village up for sale, in deal that could fetch $100 million
The 94-acre Randhurst Village shopping center in Mount Prospect is up for sale, and could potentially fetch up to $100 million, officials said.
Metra fares to spike between 13% and 15%, if approved amid funding gap
Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors Friday approved the release of a tentative $1.1 billion operating budget for 2026 that includes fare hikes of up to 15%. “I love my job. But I worry for my colleagues and I who are facing the real threat of major service cuts and pink … Read more
Aurora mayor proposes $500 limit on campaign donations from people, businesses doing business with the city
Aurora Mayor John Laesch has proposed limiting campaign contributions from people or businesses that are, or want to, do business with the city.
Two newcomers in 6th Congressional District race
Two political newcomers have entered the race for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat, a post now held by Democrat Sean Casten of Downers Grove.
'Living museum': New generation of volunteers aims to restore rare, ancient prairies in Cary
Tucked away in Cary are three separate areas of a rare ecosystem created by melting glaciers tens of thousands of years ago called the gravel hill prairies. These dry grasslands are home to many uncommon, threatened and endangered species that volunteers are trying to ensure won’t vanish due to invasive species taking over the land.
District 54 considering plan to take on $70 million debt, but pay it off in four years
Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 board members are preparing to abandon the district’s 14-year-old debt-free status, but with a plan to reclaim it in four years.
Hoffman Estates completes inaugural Citizens Fire Academy for special-needs students
Hoffman Estates’ inaugural Fully Involved Fire Academy for young participants with disabilities and special needs was so well researched that its instructors learned only one thing over its six weeks they didn’t know at the start.
'The deployments create fear': Immigration crackdown hurting restaurant staffing, reservations
Now in its second month, the Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown is causing problems at Chicago-area restaurants, industry insiders say.
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
WASHINGTON — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers in the ongoing government shutdown.
Wheeling woman critically injured after being struck by car in Buffalo Grove
An 80-year-old Wheeling woman was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle late Friday morning near the intersection of Dundee Road and Lake Boulevard in Buffalo Grove.