Why hundreds of communities are scrambling to find road salt
Winter is still months away. But the Chicago suburbs already are scrambling to store up road salt for the snowy season ahead.
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Lake County K-9 removed from deputy after being left alone: ‘A serious and unacceptable safety risk’
The deputy responded to a call, unknowingly leaving Axel behind in a field.
Cinematic sprawl: Suburbs putting guardrails around filmmaking activities
With filmmaking gaining a firm foothold in the state, suburbs like Naperville, Lisle and Long Grove have either put guardrails in place to protect their towns or are working toward...
‘An experience’: Dozens line up, some overnight, for Dutch Bros opening in Buffalo Grove
It was still dark Wednesday morning when the customers camped in the drive-through lane placed the first orders on opening day of Dutch Bros Coffee in Buffalo Grove.
Buffalo Grove High School security guard remembered: ‘He was a friend to all of us’
Orlando Rivas, 52, of Buffalo Grove, reacted instantly, pushing students out of danger and putting himself in harm’s way as the utility pole fell, striking him.
Elgin man dies from injuries suffered in July 4 fireworks accident
An online fundraiser is helping cover funeral and medical expenses for Tommy Wood, an Elgin man who died after a fireworks accident.