John Hultman
New Lenox Gives Tax Incentive For Portillo’s To Open
The far southwest suburb of New Lenox is giving a tax incentive to a new restaurant that officials hope will bring jobs and tax revenue to the city.
Police: Guard Tied Up By Robbers In Joliet Was Part Of Heist
Police in Joliet say the tables were turned when the victim of a crime turned out to be part of the problem.
Boeing Finalizes Order For 230 Planes From Indonesian Carrier
In the biggest order ever for a Chicago company, Boeing has finalized an order from Indonesian carrier Lion Air for 230 planes.
Famous Mary Todd Lincoln Painting Deemed A Fraud
On the official Illinois holiday honoring President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, word of a famous painting of his First Lady is being called a fraud.
Report: Old Neighborhood Taverns Vanishing In Chicago
The neighborhood tavern was, for generations, the most familiar gathering spot in any community.
Northwest Illinois Men Charged With Shooting Gray Wolves
Two men from northwestern Illinois are charged with misdemeanors, after shooting threatened gray wolves.
Lab Project Suspended At U Of C After Researcher Gets Sick
Research has stopped at a lab at the University of Chicago, after a scientist got sick and was hospitalized.
Report: Starbucks, Caribou Coffee To Open New Chicago Area Locations
Coffee is big business in Chicago and across the country, and at least two companies plan to open more retail outlets in the very near future.
Hearings Planned On Public School Closings, Consolidations
Public hearings begin this week on plans by the Chicago Public Schools to close and consolidate a number of schools.
Six Flags Great America To Hold Job Fair
If you’re looking for a summer job, and amusement parks are up your alley, you’ll have an opportunity this weekend.
Blues Brothers Tribute Ruffles Belushi’s Widow
Not everyone is happy about a tribute to the Blues Brothers that’s coming to the Chicago this summer.
New Red Light Cameras In DuPage County?
DuPage County Board members are considering new plans for red light cameras.
Woman Who Inspired Rosie The Riveter Dies
An icon of World War II has died at the age of 86.
Lawmakers To Debate Abolishing Death Penalty
Illinois legislators are about to begin the debate over whether the death penalty should be done away with for good.
Hunt For Jobs Goes On For Many
It has been more than a year since the recession officially ended, but for many, the hunt for a job goes on.
SIUC Wants To Recruit More Female Students
Southern Illinois University is looking for a few good women.
Traditional Toys Still Popular This Year
Santa still has plenty of traditional toys in his sack, alongside all those wished-for video games, iPods, computers and smart phones.
Most Popular News
- Man Charged With Videotaping Women In Hospital WashroomA poorly secured cell phone in a west suburban hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then arrested and charged a 49-year-old Franklin Park man with unlawful videotaping.156
- Young Man Shot Outside Old Orchard Shopping CenterA young man was wounded in a shooting in north suburban Skokie Friday night, outside the Old Orchard Shopping Center.227
- 3 Dead, 8 Shot In Citywide ViolenceThree men were killed and at least eight other people were wounded in violence around the city since Friday night.161
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
- Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana LegislationIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.1238
- Teen Fatally Stabbed In Fight Outside Suburban Grocery StoreRomeoville police say a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man got into a fight in the parking lot outside the Jewel-Osco on Weber Road.432
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