Lawmakers are tasked with producing $100 billion in pension funding. So why did Illinois spend $323,000 on chandeliers? One senator called it embarrassing.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
Cook County's first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2013 in Oak Lawn comes on the heels of a rash of reports of rabid bats in Tinley Park, Mokena and Evergreen Park. Are you taking more precautions when you're outside because of this?
Thousands of them, in fact. The mayor sees an economic opportunity in drawing Chicago-area same-sex couples to his state to wed.
Bat was already dead when Evergreen Park homeowner found it.
U.S. Census Bureau has facts and figures on the types of jobs we do, what we make for them, how we get to them and more.
Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham said the General Assembly hasn’t produced a solid pension solution, but Governor Pat Quinn halting salaries could set a precedent where future disagreements in Springfield are met with similar actions.
Due to a previously scheduled charity event, the Evergreen Park Village Board meets tonight (Tuesday) at Village Hall.
President Obama talked on his plan to boost the middle class, and the economy right along with it, during a speech on Wednesday at Knox College.
Mayor James Sexton says village would back any plan to purchase and refurbish the once popular swimming facility.
Village trustees likely to forever hold their piece by letting state's deadline for passing local assault weapons ban slip by.
Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.
Metra Board Chairman Brad O’Halloran said costs for the severance package and settlement with former CEO Alex Clifford will not be passed on to passengers.
Lawmakers to return to Springfield July 8 to take up stricter provisions added by governor.
Ordinance applies to residences where homebuyers don't intend to live after rehabs are completed.
Village inks economic development agreement with Mariano's Fresh Market.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
The bill, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit all teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
Now, only Governor Pat Quinn stands in the way of Illinois legalizing medical marijuana, and he already said he's open to the idea, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The state Senate will now review a bill that would legalize medical marijuana for qualified patients in Illinois.
Area voters reported little to no wait at polling places during Tuesday's local election.
Worth Township Community First Party picks up all township board seats except one/
Based on uncertified vote totals, it appears Mayor James Sexton will come out on top against write-in candidate Shawn Good.
Hopefuls looking for a seat on the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees share their views on keeping tuition costs from rising too high.
Village hoping for a May opening. Dog park is slated next for completion at new 50-acre park, officials say.
Kirk now joins Republican Senator Rob Portman of Ohio as the two lone Republican senators in support of marriage equality.
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A guide to the April 2013 mayoral race pitting longtime incumbent James Sexton against write-in challenger Shawn Good.
A meet the candidate night is scheduled for March 26 at Evergreen Park High School.
Shawn Good is running for mayor of Evergreen Park as a write-in candidate.
James Sexton is running for mayor of Evergreen Park. He has been in office since 2001.
Voters will have no choice in 64 percent of the contests in the upcoming April 9 election.
Tampa, FL-based DeBartolo Development in negotiations to purchase the Plaza, with vision to restore shopping center to its former glory. Evergreen Park Village Board praying for group's success.
Your guide to the local elections.
The growing grocery chain wants to build a new location at the old Webb Ford site on 95th Street.
As many as 15,000 applications for employment are expected by the hardware superstore.
The mayor defends the Evergreen Park Police Department from recent media reports.
The council also approved business licenses for Culver's and a new Michaels craft store.
Monday's agenda includes a vote on street maintenance plans and the fire department's annual fire report.