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subdivision in Hoffman Estates backs up to a Com-Ed Substation on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Lower electric rates: Voters could help scores of suburbs cut electric bills

March 14 at 6:56 a.m.

Rare is the ballot-box initiative that could actually save taxpayers money. But in Tuesday’s primary election, voters in nearly 300 communities and counties across Illinois … Read more ›

This furry ermine showed off its snow-white winter coat during a hike through the woods in Wisconsin. Photo submitted by Jim Lennon.

‘Ermine’ wins photo contest

By Diana Novak | Feb. 13 at 11:15 a.m.

Jim Lennon’s photo of a furry ermine peeking out from behind a log won this week’s photo contest. As the winner, Lennon’s photograph will appear in … Read more ›

(Photo submitted by Ken Derry)

‘Owl’ wins photo contest

By Kara Silva | Jan. 23 at 10:12 a.m.

Ken Derry, of Tinley Park, snapped this photo of a snowy owl while at work as a crane operator at Chicago’s 31st Street Harbor. As … Read more ›

Starlights Senior Team performs a lift in the long program. Photo submitted by Starlights Synchronized Skating Team.

Stellar skaters wins photo contest

By Sheryl DeVore | Nov. 21, 2011 at 6:53 a.m.

Stellar skaters, a photo showing the Starlights Senior Team perform a lift, is the winner of this week’s contest.  Photo submitted by Starlights Synchronized Skating … Read more ›

Bob Saget (Photo by Stephen Seebeck) and Larry Miller (Photo by Colette Blonigan) will be performing individual shows in November at the Raue Center for the Arts.

Comedians Bob Saget, Larry Miller coming to Raue Center in November

By Kara Silva | Oct. 20, 2011 at 4:03 p.m.

The Raue Center for the Arts has a long lineup of acts going into the winter season, including shows featuring comedians Bob Saget and Larry … Read more ›

Participants start the 15th annual Crystal Lake Half Marathon Sunday. (Photo provided by Robin F. Pendergrast Photography Inc.)

Crystal Lake residents take top spots at annual half-marathon

By Lawerence Synett | Sep. 14, 2011 at 11:57 a.m.

Nearly 400 runners participated in the 15th annual Crystal Lake Half Marathon Sunday. Runners of all ages and ability levels came from around the state to … Read more ›

From the community

St. Charles Singles Club Friday Night Dance

By Marianne Scoggin | Sep. 10, 2011 at 2:49 p.m.

Singles age 21 and older are invited to something new and exciting for our clubl, a Friday night "Just Because" DJ dance. Admission $6.00. D.J. … Read more ›

Diane Sept
From the community

Become Better Connected With the Horse(s) You Ride

By Kathy Boettcher | July 29, 2011 at 6:03 a.m.

I met Peggy Cummings, (the developer of Connected Groundwork® and Connected Riding® ) in 2004 at a Connected Riding clinic outside of Madison, WI. I … Read more ›

The curve near McHenry Avenue on Rakow Road is being lessesend as a part of the widening project. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Nightly closures on Rakow Road to come to an end

By Lawerence Synett | July 26, 2011 at 2:41 p.m.

The majority of overnight work that has closed Rakow Road for several weeks is coming to a end. Crews have expect to finish night work … Read more ›

Midday news roundup: June 14 edition

By Kara Silva | June 14, 2011 at 11:53 a.m.

Our midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›

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