McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi filed a lawsuit against an unknown commenter who posted critical statements about Bianchi on a local blog site.
Postage prices will rise on Jan. 26.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
Business owners and landlords have the right to prevent holders of conceal carry permits from carrying firearms into a private business.
Check the Metra website for updates on possible delays and additional advisories.
Groot will not collect garbage and recycling on Monday, Jan. 6 because of the extreme temperatures and snow accumulation. Collection will resume Tuesday.
New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
The increase is supposed to generate an additional $1.8 billion in revenue to make up for earlier losses.
Almost 82,000 Illinois residents will lose their benefits on Dec. 28 unless the Congress extends the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program for the long-term unemployed.
The termination of the service agreement between the village and fire protection district has resulted in projected decreases in revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2014.
The "Illinois Medical Marijuana Law FAQ Handbook," authored by attorney Cameron Monty, a partner with Palatine's Lavelle Law, Ltd., is available exclusively on Amazon.com.
Cook County provides tips for staying safe in the extreme cold.
Lake County Health Department posts video explaining how to create a safety kit and also avoid catching the flu.
The same Dot-111 rail tanker that exploded in Quebec last summer, killing dozen, also rolls through Barrington.
The 34,000-square-foot facility is expected to include three upscale restaurants, multiple bars, a coffee shop, three upscale restaurants and a rooftop bar and restaurant, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out-of-control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
March 18 Primary contests are also taking shape for Lake County treasurer and sheriff.
More than 3,000 people have signed a change.org petition asking Metra to let pets ride the trains. What do you think?
Jeri Atleson will face David Stolman in the Republican primary.
Schaumburg resident Gary Seyring filed for the 13th Judicial Subcircuit Monday with more than three times the required signatures.
Barrington resident John Curry filed his petition to run for Cook County Judge in the 13th Judicial Subcircuit with more than three times the required signatures.
First-Time candidate Larry Kaifesh, of Carpentersville, filed with more than three times the minimum signature requirement.
The March 18, 2014 primary is just around the corner.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.
The 3.2 magnitude seismic event in the area Nov. 4 was from an earthquake, not a quarry blast, USGS reports.