It’s lucky more people weren’t seriously hurt in an explosion Tuesday at an Arlington Heights plant that killed a 55-year-old Itasca man, officials said Wednesday. “It was tragic to lose that one man,” said Arlington Heights Fire... 

The Illinois House approved a sweeping gambling expansion plan Wednesday, renewing an effort to build new casinos and put slot machines at Arlington Park that has stalled since last year. The plan would allow for 1,200 slot machines at the Arlington Heights... 

Firefighters say that a father and son’s quick thinking after seeing a fire on Bridlewood Drive in Hoffman Estates, along with the help of some neighbors, prevented a home from more extensive damage. “We could have had a pretty substantial... 

The eight tattoo parlors in Aurora will be regulated by $500 nontransferable business licenses that govern their hours, ages of employees and access to medical advice after the Aurora City Council on Tuesday night approved the creation of such a license.... 

Vietnam veterans will highlight this year’s Memorial Day parade in Arlington Heights, and organizer Greg Padovani is encouraging area Vietnam vets to join in, and accept the thanks of residents lining the streets. “For a number of years Village... 

Suburban police receive hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to increase enforcement of seat belt use around Memorial Day weekend. But our analysis of state transportation department grant records shows the program costs more than municipalities... 

Police confirmed that the one person killed in an explosion at Arens Controls in Arlington Heights is a 55-year-old Itasca man. Investigators will be back Wednesday to try to determine what caused the explosion in the company’s electronics testing... 

Police confirmed that the one person killed in an explosion at Arens Controls in Arlington Heights is an Itasca man. Investigators will be back Wednesday to try to determine what caused the explosion in the company’s electronics testing area Tuesday... 

Jasper Lown is a 16-year-old filmmaking prodigy from Wheaton — writing, producing and starring in about 40 videos on topics ranging from Super Bowl beer ads to making mini-lemon cakes. “I enjoy the fact that it’s an uncommon medium for... 

An investigation will continue Wednesday to find the cause of a Tuesday morning blast at an Arlington Heights factory that killed one person and injured a dozen others. Officials have not determined if it was a machine or chemical that precipitated the...