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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. 9, 2011 at 10:16 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 ›

Wheeling woman in hospital after her car hits trees in Lake Bluff

By Sue Ter Maat | Nov. 1, 2011 at 12:09 p.m.

A 41-year-old Wheeling resident was sent to an area hospital Tuesday morning after her Nissan Altima ran off the road in Lake Bluff, police said. … Read more ›

From the community

Halloween Ballroom Dancing at Chevy Chase Country Club

By Kristen M | Oct. 25, 2011 at 9:52 a.m.

Chevy Chase Country Club concludes its monthly ballroom dance classes on Wednesday, October 26 with a Halloween celebration and an evening of swing in the … Read more ›

From the community

Chevy Chase Country Club Honors Breast Cancer Awareness

By Kristen M | Oct. 4, 2011 at 8:22 a.m.

During the month of October, and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Chevy Chase Country Club will offer ladies a discount on golf ($44 … Read more ›

From the community

Let's Talk Politics: 2 locations! Highland Park & Northbrook

By Kim Rodriguez | Sep. 24, 2011 at 1:02 a.m.

It’s only September, 2011, and everybody’s focused on November, 2012. Are you worried about the next presidential election? How do we generate some new jobs … Read more ›

From the community

Mambo and Salsa Lessons at Chevy Chase Country Club

By Kristen M | Sep. 15, 2011 at 8:14 a.m.

Chevy Chase Country Club continues its monthly ballroom dance classes on Wednesday, September 21 with the sixth dance of the season: an evening of mambo … Read more ›

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