Arlington Heights residents, officials divided on criminalizing homeless behavior — but proposal moves forward

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Arlington Heights officials have been debating what, if anything, to do about people loitering in the downtown area near the Metra station. Daily Herald File Photo More than a dozen Arlington Heights residents and social-service advocates on Monday urged village officials to take a compassionate approach to homelessness in the downtown area rather than drafting … Read more

Pritzker tells Trump National Guard not needed in Chicago

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Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference Monday in Chicago about President Donald Trump potentially sending National Guard troops to the city. AP Flanked by dozens of Chicago and suburban leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker rebuked President Donald Trump’s threat of deploying National Guard troops to the city, calling it “un-American.” “It’s exactly the type … Read more

Lisle commission continues hearing on Benet stadium proposal to another session

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A rendering shown during the Aug. 20 Lisle Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on Benet Academy’s stadium displays the lighting pattern on the field. Courtesy of Benet Academy A hearing before the Lisle Planning and Zoning Commission on Benet Academy’s proposal to improve its athletic stadium and grounds has been continued to next month. … Read more

Route 53 resurfacing scheduled to begin Tuesday

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Milling and resurfacing on Route 53 from south of Kirchoff Road to south of Rand Road in parts of Arlington Heights, Palatine and Rolling Meadows is scheduled to begin Tuesday. The work is part of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s project to improve the highway. At least two lanes in each direction will remain open … Read more

Huntley housing plan with mostly rentals gains traction with new location

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Rendering shows a proposed Heyday housing development in Huntley that includes primarily two- and three-bedroom rentals. Courtesy of village of Huntley Huntley officials recently reviewed plans for a new housing development proposed for land off Route 47, just south of Deicke Park and across from Dean Street. Officials reviewed a previous iteration of the Heyday … Read more

New District 211 superintendent emphasizes tasks ahead

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New Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 Superintendent Judith Campbell fist-bumps a student as she and Fremd High School Principal Mark Langer welcome the classes of 2026 to 2029 on the first day of the school year. Courtesy of District 211 New Superintendent Judith Campbell says her fresh interactions with the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 … Read more

Suburban community college presidents among the highest paid in the state

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  Harper College President Avis Proctor is the highest-paid community college leader in Illinois. Proctor earns a base salary of $370,542 annually as the top administrator at the Palatine school. Brian Hill/[email protected] Suburban community college presidents are among the highest paid in the 39-member Illinois Community College System. Topping the list are Harper College President … Read more

Feds appeal judge’s ruling denying intervention in Haymarket’s lawsuit against Itasca

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  Haymarket Center and the village of Itasca are locked in a legal fight over a proposed addiction treatment facility. Haymarket wants to operate it in this five-story former hotel. Brian Hill/[email protected], April 2025 The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago has asked an appeals court to reverse a judge’s decision denying its request to intervene … Read more