The Daily Herald reports: Elburn police said they responded to a report of “shots fired” and a person down Friday night. For the full story: … Read more ›
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Crime and police
State police point finger at prints analyst
The Illinois State Police said Friday that it had reassigned a fingerprint analyst and is reviewing a number of the analyst’s cases in Cook and … Read more ›
News
Power out? Just text ComEd
Commonwealth Edison Co. customers can now text ComEd to let them know their power has gone out. And, even better, ComEd will text back. The … Read more ›
News
Whooping cough: Why is pertussis making a comeback?
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. — mostly babies and toddlers — were coming down with whooping cough each year when vaccines against … Read more ›
Sports
Area hoop stars dominate Carthage College rosters
Kenosha, Wis., has become a hot spot for area athletes to flock to play basketball. Carthage College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have 36 players … Read more ›
News
New policy protects privacy, Illinois Tollway says
The personal information and travel information of Illinois Tollway users will be safeguarded under a new policy, the tollway announced today. The policy, in effect … Read more ›
Government
Quinn signs public pension overhaul
Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law a major crackdown on lucrative public pension abuses that saw top union officials land hefty retirement packages, double … Read more ›
Arts, Children and family, Entertainment
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Not a clue what to do this weekend? Check out these weekend happenings in the ‘burbs, hand-picked by our editors. Ars Viva Symphony presents “A … Read more ›
Crime and police
Police identify Elburn fire victim
Beacon-News reports: Elburn police have identified the man who died in a New Year’s Day fire in Elburn. Firefighters found the body of Robert J. … Read more ›
Business, Home and garden, Shopping
Service Alley – Your Source for Home Service Providers
TribLocal is proud to introduce Service Alley, our new home services marketplace website. Service Alley is a place where you can find, evaluate, contact and … Read more ›