Lots of heat and humidity are on the menu for the Memorial Day weekend, with an especially hot Sunday looming. According to the forecast from … Read more ›
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Old Illinois weather records remarkably accurate
The keepers of the oldest known official Illinois weather records relied on glass thermometers and observations, but recent research finds their data to be remarkably … Read more ›
Best Buy Classic brings hoops talent from all over the nation to the area
More than 300 basketball teams from across the country will invade the north and northwest suburbs for the Best Buy Chicago Classic. The tournament runs … Read more ›
Health care cuts gain steam in Illinois House
House lawmakers today pushed forward with deep cuts in the state’s health-care system for the poor, a plan that the fate of the state’s overall budget … Read more ›
Property damage at park, minors drinking alcohol and more
The following incidents were taken from Glen Ellyn police reports on May 23: Minors drinking alcohol An 18-year-old Glen Ellyn resident was charged with illegal … Read more ›
Pedestrian fatally struck by freight train in western suburbs
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a freight train late Wednesday on railroad tracks used by Metra, delaying two late night commuter trains, officials said. The … Read more ›
Proposal would keep recycling group afloat, encourages fundraising
An environmental education group would continue to receive funding for now, but would be on the hook next year to come up with more private … Read more ›
Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet
Two-time defending boys tennis state champion New Trier will have its work cut out for it to try to win its third straight title. The … Read more ›
Glen Ellyn man accused of touching girls in stores faces more charges
A Glen Ellyn man faces additional charges of inappropriately touching young girls shopping at a St. Charles Target store after one of the girls learned … Read more ›
Big throws at a big show — Benedictine hosts world class track and field athletes June 9
A few weeks before some of the best shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throwers in the country try out for the London Olympics in … Read more ›
