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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 ›

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 ›

From the community

Become Better Connected With the Horse(s) You Ride

By Kathy Boettcher | July 29, 2011 at 3:32 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 ›

Share your Memorial Day photos

May 27, 2011 at 1:57 p.m.

Barbecues, the first day at the local pool, outdoor games for the kids — in so many ways Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of … Read more ›

From the community

Prestigious Little City Invitational Golf Tournament Seeks Players, Sponsorships for June Event Supporting People with Disabilities

By Rick Johnson | May 19, 2011 at 3:41 p.m.

Openings for individual players and foursomes are still available for the upcoming 48th Annual Little City Invitational (LCI) Golf Tournament. The renowned event, which supports … Read more ›