The Daily Herald reports: State Sen. John Millner said Friday that he won’t run for re-election in 2012, choosing to care for his cancer-stricken wife … Read more ›
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Food and drink
Ludwig Dairy issues recall
Ludwig Dairy is recalling all of its products, the Kane County Health Department announced today. The Dixon dairy is removing its products from stores and … Read more ›
Entertainment
Big Brother Rewind: Bad move bites back
Bye Shelly! You played a good game, but if you only had stuck to your alliance, you would still be in the house. Her decision … Read more ›
News
Highways construction-free, not police-free for holiday
Highway construction will be halted for drivers traveling over the Labor Day weekend, but officials are warning that police will be out in force to … Read more ›
News
Rain barrels offered at cost
As part of a stormwater management program, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will provide rain barrels for a discounted price of $51 … Read more ›
Arts, Children and family, Entertainment
Top 10 things to do this weekend
If you’re looking to fill your last weekend of summer with fun events in the suburbs, read on for the editors’ tops picks for this … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
Adult evening and weekend courses popular with District 211 residents
Adult education evening and weekend courses popular with District 211 residents For over 60 years, the High School District 211 Continuing Education program has provided … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
SALUTE Founders Join Saint Viator Speaker Series
The idea started at their kitchen table. That’s where Will and Mary Beth Beiersdorf resolved to form a foundation to help other military families make … Read more ›
Politics and government
Roskam: Days when government could just write disaster relief check are over
Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam today defended comments from House leadership contending that government funds for disaster relief from Hurricane Irene must be offset by … Read more ›
News
Purple paint now means no trespassing
Illinois landowners have a new way to tell people to stay off their property. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is letting people know about … Read more ›