Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems. See how local legislators voted.
While municipalities cannot outright ban medical marijuana under a new state law, they can limit whee dispensaries are located, according to Suburban Life Media.
Kaczmarek wants to return the electoral process to county clerk’s office.
Nybo and the other announced Republican candidate, Rep. Dennis Reboletti (R-45th, Elmhurst), are vying for the spot currently held by Sen. Kirk Dillard, who is running for governor.
In 2012, the projected operating budget for the fire company was $684,000 while the company brought in only $456,000 in revenue, according to the Daily Herald.
Weekend event in Lombard will highlight natural medicine and the need for state licensure to protect the public, establish medical accountability and improve healthcare choices.
The Volunteer Fire Department is proposing a new revenue source, funded either by property taxes or a tax on residents' water bills, to meet its increasing financial demands.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said Hanson's blasting operations were within state limits at the time of the seismic event Monday afternoon.
Would the gas station raise the risk of cancer for people using the Butterfield Park District facility north of Butterfield Road?
Don't just yell, says Reboot Illinois. Sound Off via a new citizen engagement tool that will make it easier than ever to share your views on our state's problems.
Obesity Symposium was sponsored by Advocate Health Care to assist physicians in developing care and outreach skills for treating patients.
The hope is to spur development along the corridor, according to the Daily Herald.
The city council gave preliminary approval of limiting the operations to the city's manufacturing district.
Could the fairgrounds be in jeopardy? A panel has “all options on the table” as it looks at potential new uses for the 55-acre parcel of land.
The first federal government shutdown in 17 years will not impact the National Weather Service website.
Meredith Hannah will be working with Village businesses and community groups to encourage growth in the Glen Ellyn commercial community.
Would the gas station septuple the risk of cancer for people using the Butterfield Park District facility north of Butterfield Road?
Virtually everyone will be affected in one way or another; open enrollment begins in just a couple of days.
A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.
Quinn now has no major opposition in the Democratic Primary.
Are the proposed permeable pavers in a new commuter lot an environmentally friendly boost to storm-water drainage, or an ugly public-safety hazard?
The proposed color-coded signs, still being fine-tuned would use a motif of the Civic Center clock tower; a public meeting is scheduled for Sept. 25.
Share your thoughts with fellow members of the Patch community on the 12th anniversary of 9/11.
Residents of the apartments got their wish to be removed from the TIF, at least for now, but some Villagers are saying something still must be done about the "slum."
Board also will look at public parking project on Duane Street.
As the president and Congress debate another military move in the Middle East, we ask how the idea of a U.S. strike hits home with you. Take the Patch Poll.