The suburb’s latest singing sensation, Jamie Lono, made his debut to a national audience on Monday with his successful audition on NBC’s “The Voice.” Lono, 22, of Vernon Hills, sang Johnny Cash’s classic “Folsom Prison... 

Arlington Heights would need to borrow roughly $11.5 million to combat the emerald ash borer infestation — expected to peak in 2015 killing roughly 5,000 trees, village officials said Monday. The village board’s committee of the whole Monday... 

Five months ago, Jen Bucko Lamplough of Batavia fit the bill for the new TV show “Fat Chef.” Even though she had co-written two cookbooks on healthful eating for diabetics, Lamplough wasn’t practicing what the books preached. But now,... 

Pat’s Pizza in Grayslake was known for doing it the right way for 31 years, using top-notch ingredients and making dough and sauce from scratch every day. But owner Pat Harris said he ran out of money and was forced to close the eatery last month.... 

The new budget that President Barack Obama is sending to Congress aims to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade by restraining government spending and raising taxes on the wealthy. To help a weak economy, Obama’s proposal... 

Mayor Emanuel announced plans today to re-open the branch libraries on Monday afternoons. [ more › ] More here: Libraries to Reopen Monday Afternoons Beginning February 6  Read More →

Hoffman Estates officials and community leaders gathered Monday morning to remember and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at the 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast hosted by the village’s Cultural Awareness Commission. Go... 

Metra officials say what should’ve been a simple signal fix caused a 42-minute delay during rush hour on Monday. [ more › ] Excerpt from:  Metra Apologizes For Monday’s Union Station Mix-Ups And Delays  Read More →

A structure fire Monday at Stokes Excavating on Route 56 in Batavia caused $410,000 damage, according to fire department officials. View post:  No injuries in barn fire near Batavia  Read More →

The Blackhawks must do without 20-goal scorer Patrick Sharp for the next three or four weeks, coach Joel Quenneville said Monday. Sharp suffered what is believed to be a broken bone in his left hand or wrist in the first period of Sunday’s 3-2 loss...