Union representatives for the Wheeling Police Department’s patrol officers and sergeants this week publicly demanded two of the agency’s leaders be removed from their posts.
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With elections behind and budgets ahead, suburbs start enacting grocery taxes
Suburban towns are starting to implement grocery taxes to replace an expiring state tax, with an eye toward preserving revenues they have relied on for years.
Elgin to continue housing Tent City residents at Lexington Inn until fall
Grant funding from the state will allow Elgin to continue housing former residents of the Tent City homeless encampment at the Lexington Inn & Suites through the fall while the city looks for a permanent housing solution.
Restaurant campus on target for spring 2026 opening in Schaumburg near Woodfield
At least seven restaurant tenants including Lazy Dog, Cava, Piccolo Buco and Naansense are expected to start moving into the 7.4-acre Crossroads of Schaumburg development at the northwest corner of Golf and Meacham roads in October following its groundbreaking this week.
Addison Cinema to host ‘Drop: Murder Mystery Screening’ Friday
Audience members will be part of the suspense before Friday’s screening of “Drop” at Addison Cinema.
Lake in the Hills to end special taxing areas — but will increase overall tax levy instead
Lake in the Hills is getting rid of special service areas. But in exchange, it will impose a higher property tax levy on local real estate owners.
How much does a beer and a hot dog cost you at Wrigley Field or the Rate? I did the math
It’s not breaking news, but nothing is cheap at a professional sporting event, let alone Wrigley Field, where the Cubs pack ’em in, rain or shine, snow or sun. Starting with tickets, a parent taking a family of four to a game — or one person drinking for four — can experience losses of “biblical” proportions in their bank account.
Skeletal human remains found in forest preserve near Wheeling
Skeletal remains have been found in a Cook County forest preserve near Wheeling.
‘Everybody loved him’: St. Charles family mourns loss of son, brother after tragic weekend crash
A St. Charles mother who lost her son in a tragic car crash last weekend said that while she and her family are incredibly appreciative of the community’s support, she wished they didn’t need it.
With a magical ‘swish and flick,’ Harry Potter store debuts on Michigan Avenue
For decades, devoted Harry Potter fans have had to accept the fact that Hogwarts is fictional. But the magic somewhat is restored for anyone able to visit Chicago’s new addition to the fandom, with attention to detail that can make you forget you’re not actually in London.