Deerfield Congressman educates more than 140 constituents during a Concord Coalition workshop in Lincolnshire about the federal budget process.
Des Plaines is being sued for the city council's decision to deny a mosque.
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A class-action lawsuit from Advocate patients says the medical group failed to protect their privacy information when it didn't protect four stolen computers.
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She wants more information on the scope and efficacy of any attack. U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, whose district is just to the north, is also considering his decision carefully.
Information from more than 4 million Advocate Medical patients, including those visiting Des Plaines medical offices, was on computers that were stolen from the medical group this summer.
A new wooden roller coaster, billed as the fastest and steepest of its kind is coming to Six Flags in 2014.
Maryville Behavioral Health Hospital officials are denying claims that working conditions at the center are unsafe, as nurses are claiming they are.
If you've ever wanted to know what happens to your solid waste once it leaves your house, or have an idea of how the future of handling solid waste can be improved, then you'll want to head to one of three upcoming community meetings.
Public officials say a new driver's license facility in town could help spur business activity in the community.
A complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board by a nurses union says Maryville Behavioral Health Hospital in Des Plaines has unsafe working conditions.
The Journal and Topics is reporting that the city is once again seeking a stop sign at Lee and Forest.
Des Plaines has lost three top managers in the city to Lake Zurich in the past year and a half. The latest to be leaving is Mike Earl.
A Des Plaines company sold its assets to a Rhode Island company, but will continue doing business locally.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Des Plaines and other nearby municipalities are looking into taking over some Cook County services.
The Niles Public Safety Center will serve as a backup dispatch center for the City of Des Plaines. The two communities were part of a joint dispatch system until they split up.
Representatives from the American Islamic Center vowed to file a lawsuit against the city after council members denied their plans to turn an office building into their religious center.
The Des Plaines City Council will discuss the additional funds at Monday's meeting. Emerald ash borer and a lifesaving award are also on the agenda.
Des Plaines considering changes to vehicle sticker program.
Nearly 300 people in eight states — including Illinois — have been stricken with Cyclospora. The U.S. CDC is investigating the cause.
The city of Des Plaines is working on a beautification project for downtown, the Journal & Topics reports.
Those eligible for federal assistance from the April and May floods now have until Aug. 8 to apply.
Legislation was introduced by State Sen. Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, after her nephew, Tony Borcia, of Libertyville, was struck and killed by an intoxicated boater on the Chain O' Lakes last summer.
In its audit, the Illinois Policy Institute looked at access to contact information online as well as public meetings, public records and more.
Find out if local legislators were among those in the House and Senate to vote to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto of concealed carry regulations.