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
Mundelein officials are rethinking a plan to install four electric-vehicle charging stations in the downtown area because cost estimates came in much greater than anticipated. AP Mundelein officials are rethinking a plan to install four electric-vehicle charging stations in the downtown area because cost estimates came in much greater than anticipated. Two rapid-charging machines were … Read more
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, shown here in 2018, announced Monday that an audit found Customs and Border Protection had accessed Illinois data, although he didn’t say that the agency was seeking immigration-related information AP/Oct. 18, 2010 SPRINGFIELD — One of the nation’s leading operators of automated license-plate reading systems announced Monday it has … Read more
A global movement. An awakening. Inevitable. The Chicago Bears’ manager of youth and high school football, Gustavo Silva, used these words when describing the rise of girls flag football, which prepares for its second season as an official IHSA sport this fall. With over 200 teams competing across the state of Illinois compared to 146 … Read more
All railroad crossings in Wheaton have been reopened after a crash between a freight train and a vehicle Monday, city officials said. There were no serious injuries resulting from the crash. Union Pacific West inbound and outbound trains are back on the move, but may be operating with extensive delays due to the crash near … Read more
A stray golf ball from Buffalo Grove’s The Arboretum Club golf course caused damage to the windows of Mike Scher’s home, which sits adjacent to the course. Courtesy of Mike Scher Neighbors living near Buffalo Grove’s The Arboretum Club golf course say stray balls pose a constant threat to their property. Mark Czerwinski, who lives … Read more