Laura Pavin

Barrington-area villages unite against coal tar sealant

May 22, 2019 at 3:26 a.m.

Barrington-area villages and townships have taken a stance against a popular sealant on area asphalt pavements, for fear of its health risks, and hope that residents follow suit. The Barrington...

A truckload of recycling items arrives at a Waste Management processing facility in Grayslake.

Kildeer to offer recycle upgrade for free

May 23, 2019 at 5:47 p.m.

To incentivize better recycling habits, the village of Kildeer and Waste Management are letting residents upgrade to a 96 gallon recycling bin for free this month. Michael Talbett, Kildeer's chief...

Nordstrom Rack to anchor Kildeer Village Square project

May 23, 2019 at 5:47 p.m.

Nordstrom Rack will be among the tenants opening its doors upon the completion of the Kildeer Village Square shopping center next year, according to its developer. "We believe that the...

Jodie Barbera and son Gary Barbera of Lake Barrington

Chicago Auto Show raises $2.6M for charities

May 23, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Event: Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity Benefiting: 18 local charities, including Special Olympics Illinois, 100 Club of Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Clearbrook and Ann...

Julie Dunne, left, and Pamela Zank of Barrington

Sadie Hawkins Party raises $10,000 for Green Pup Shelter

May 23, 2019 at 5:47 p.m.

Event: Green Pup Shelter Sadie Hawkins Day Dance and Bachelor Auction Benefiting: Green Pup care for its animals: medical expenses, food and shelter. Green Pup Shelter is a non-profit rescue...

10th anniversary ball raises $292,000 for Pillars

May 23, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Event: 10th Anniversary Pillars Ball Benefiting: Programming for Pillars, a nonprofit provider of mental health and social services in the western and southwestern suburbs Location: Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort...

WGN Weather graphic artist Jennifer Kohnke of Chicago, left, and Nancy Blaski of Deerfield

Resurrection hosts 280 at Truth & Charity Gala

May 23, 2019 at 4:30 a.m.

Event: 2016 Charity & Truth Gala Benefiting: Resurrection College Prep High School, Chicago Honoring: Alumnae Sister Stephanie Blaszczynski and Dr. Christine Wasielewski Kelly for their service to others Guest emcee/honorary...

Golf course sues Kildeer over home development plans

May 23, 2019 at 5:46 p.m.

Kemper Lakes Golf Course has sued the village of Kildeer and a national builder over recently approved plans for a luxury home development within its boundaries, officials said this week....

LZHS varsity poms place 2nd in state competition

May 23, 2019 at 5:46 p.m.

In spite of the obstacles, the Lake Zurich High School Varsity Poms team placed second in the Illinois High School Association's 2A Dance State Final on Jan. 30 in Bloomington,...

PDI Medical Product Specialist Elle Silverman shows a crowd of people how to make marijuana-infused butter.

Pastry chef showcases marijuana-infused chocolates

May 23, 2019 at 11:18 p.m.

Award-winning Chicago pastry chef Mindy Segal wants to bring her chocolates to the medical marijuana industry. On Saturday, Segal showcased some of the sweets that might be included in her...

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