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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 ›

‘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 ›

From the community

Nicor Gas and ComEd Team Up To Help Prepare Area Homes For Winter

By Bryon Martinez | Dec. 2, 2011 at 9:31 a.m.

Nicor Gas and ComEd are offering customers comprehensive energy assessments to identify ways they can save energy and money this winter. Certified, experienced Energy Advisors … 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 ›

Midday News Roundup Aug. 31: Out-of-date flag goes unnoticed, dead fish surface in suburban lake

By Jessica Cantarelli | Aug. 31, 2011 at 12:48 p.m.

TribLocal’s 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 ›

Metra board shows little support for cutting weekday trains

Aug. 12, 2011 at 3:21 p.m.

Metra’s board today threw cold water on a proposal unveiled last month to eliminate 31 weekday trains. Board members took no formal vote but expressed … Read more ›

From the community

Become Better Connected With the Horse(s) You Ride

By Kathy Boettcher | July 29, 2011 at 2:22 p.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 ›

From the community

Prospect Heights Park District Picnic Shelter, Meeting Room &/or Pool Rental Available

By Prospect Heights Park District | June 21, 2011 at 1:11 p.m.

Come to the Prospect Heights Park District to have fun with your friends & family. Rent a meeting room for your next meeting, baby shower, … Read more ›