Police: Garbage truck hits gas line, leading to explosion in Arlington Heights
Fire personnel are responding to an explosion and fire in the Arlington Heights area Friday after a garbage truck crash, ABC7 Chicago reported. The incident occurred about 4 p.m. on the 500 block of
For a 50th year, Aurora women’s homemade sweets highlight church fundraiser
About 400 homemade buttermints came out of an Aurora oven recently for the 19th annual cookie and candy sale at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The sweets, in pink, green, yellow and white
Bears reach property tax deal in Arlington Heights — but stadium sights still set on Chicago, team says
After about a year of wrangling with local school districts over the size of the team’s suburban property tax bill, the Bears say their memorandum of understanding opens the runway for them to land in Arlington.
Where to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in the city and suburbs
There are many opportunities to see Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic ballet over the next month. Here are a few of them. Fox Valley “Nutcracker”: 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29; 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday,
South and southwest suburbs prepare to light up for the holidays
Check out the Glow Festival at Slammers Stadium, view the Great Tree at Brookfield Zoo and meet a reindeer in New Lenox.
Daily Herald opinion: Community character: ‘Flower farm’ could be nice attraction - if it can fit village’s goals
As a practical matter, few Chicago suburbs may be able to identify with the zoning controversy still simmering in Barrington Hills. But its fundamental parameters, controlling the local quality of
Shots fired on 20th street and W. Kilbourn near student housing
Tonight at 8:38 p.m. shots were fired at N. 20th Street and W. Kilbourn Ave. One male subject, not affiliated with Marquette, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. Marquette University Police Department and the Milwaukee ...
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the
District 214 rejects developer’s $5.45 million bid for Arlington Heights Road site
A developer’s $5.45 million bid to buy the former Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 headquarters on the south side of Arlington Heights — now the property of Northwest Suburban High
Prosecutors: Barrington man ‘savagely’ beat Vernon Hills doctor with bat before shooting her
Prosecutors say a Barrington man accused of fatally shooting his estranged girlfriend in the chest Sunday “savagely beat her with a baseball bat” before opening fire. William R. Zientek, 46, of
Two teens charged in Woodridge robbery
Two teenagers are accused of robbing a person at a Woodridge park after arranging to buy AirPods and other items from them, officials said. Jordan Jones, 18, of Oswego, is charged with armed robbery
Trump Heights: An Israeli settlement in occupied Golan Heights sees opportunity after U.S. election
The Golan Heights is primarily viewed as occupied territory under international law, following Israel’s capture of the area from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967. In 1981, Israel unilaterally annexed the Golan Heights, a move that has not been recognized by most of the international community, including the United Nations.
The New London Restaurant Openings to Book This Week
The walk-ins-only restaurant is cleverly designed for maximum conviviality and optimum buzz, as the queue snaking out the door attests: there are eating spaces at varying heights ... when walking through the doors at Arlington, which is the new name ...
Schaumburg woman dies after rollover crash Saturday
A Schaumburg woman critically injured in a rollover crash Saturday morning has died from her injuries, the Cook County medical examiner’s office reported. Susan Doherty, 67, was pronounced dead
A year later, Palatine police continue hunt for killer
A year after a 30-year-old man was gunned down outside a Palatine home, police on Sunday renewed their call for the public’s help in locating his killer. Jun Zhang was found shot to death about 6
Rollover crash in Schaumburg shuts down traffic for hours on Wise Road
A rollover vehicle crash in Schaumburg just before noon Saturday sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and kept traffic shut down in both directions around it for several hours
Longtime Community Development Director Honored By Village
One of the visionaries behind the redevelopment of downtown Arlington Heights in the early 2000s is retiring this month after 34 years with the village.
Illinois Payrolls Nearly Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Stable in October
SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were down -2,400 while the unemployment rate was
Best Places to Live in Arlington, Texas
Spread the loveArlington, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, offers a suburban lifestyle with easy access to big-city amenities: Viridian: A master-planned community known for its lakes, trails, and mix of housing options.
Arlington Heights High School vs. Richland High School Football Live Stream, TV Info - Friday, November 15
Arlington Heights High School is on the road against Richland High School at 7:30 p.m. CT on Friday, November 15. Get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass with an NFHS Network annual pass.
Five high school game to watch
With a Week 9 slate full of marquee matchups, this one is as good as any. The Pirates, 4-0 in the MSL West, are trying to clinch the outright conference title
Alo Yoga, Ben & Jerry’s, Gregorys Coffee coming to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg
Alo Yoga, Ben & Jerry’s and Gregorys Coffee are three popular brands on their way to Woodfield Mall in the coming months. They will join the recently opened Abercrombie Kids and Size
As agencies push back, new poll shows public favor for Illinois transit consolidation
A new poll commissioned by a coalition of environmental groups shows public support for consolidating Chicago’s mass transit agencies.
Chicago Heights fire damages six homes
A large fire in Chicago Heights damaged six homes Tuesday night, with three unoccupied, officials said. The Chicago Heights Fire Department responded to calls reporting a house fire on the 1500-block of Lowe Avenue just after 11 p.m. Oct. 23. Before crews ...
Possible human remains found in Bolingbrook
Possible human remains have been discovered in Bolingbrook, authorities said. The Will County coroner’s office has taken custody of a suspected human skull discovered by citizens in a wooded area
Mayor Jim Ross to Highlight Arlington’s Achievements in Upcoming State of the City Address
Mayor Ross will deliver the State of the City address in Arlington on Oct. 30, highlighting achievements and the American Dream Award winner.
How Arlington and Falls Church topped the latest AARP Livability Index rankings
Arlington and Falls Church have once again ranked as some of the most livable communities in the nation. The ratings in the new AARP Livability Index, both good and bad, largely track with the findings of an ongoing Arlington County study into what residents value.
Logan Farrell chooses home turf: Illinois flips 2025 3-star tight end
Three-star tight end Logan Farrell has agreed to stay home, joining Illinois football’s class of 2025. He previously committed to
MLB Pitch Hit & Run finalists to compete at World Series
The annual MLB invitational will showcase young athletes before a worldwide audience as part of the Fall Classic.
Aurora man dies in crash at intersection
An Aurora man died following a traffic crash at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Mountain Street in Aurora Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 12:55 p.m., a 2024 Nissan Kicks traveling east
2024-2025 Preview: Women’s Basketball Looks to Build on Success
This is a season for Loyola women's basketball to figure out who they are, according to head coach Allison Guth — and The Phoenix has outlined how they plan to do just that.
Illinois State Bar Association recommendations for Lake County judicial races
The Illinois State Bar Association, the state’s largest bar with more than 28,000 member attorneys, has released its recommendations for Lake County judges running for retention in next month’s
Paylocity’s Strengths in Customer Support and Innovation Justify Buy Rating
Needham analyst Scott Berg maintained a Buy rating on Paylocity (PCTY – Research Report) today and set a price target of $200.00. Scott
New Arlington ISD junior high celebrates namesake as construction reaches milestone
Joey Rodriguez Junior High, named after a beloved district soccer coach who died from COVID-19, was topped with its last steel beam Oct. 7.
Where to enjoy a local pie for National Pizza Month
Chances are you’ve been celebrating a food holiday and didn’t even know it. October is National Pizza Month, and since we’re a little more than halfway through it, odds are good that you’ve
An aerial view of the Carpentersville Dam removal
From high above, construction vehicles look like children's toys as they work to remove the Carpentersville Dam this fall. The project, expected to be finished in November, will create a 10.2-mile