Metropolitan Water Reclamation District says it will clean the river enough so swimmers can use it by March 2016.
He pleaded guilty to charges brought by the U.S. Attorney's office. At his upcoming sentencing, he faces prison time.
He will hold two events Friday.
Fellow alums of Carmel High School say he doesn't practice the type of Catholicism taught at the school; Santorum campaign director has a response. Plus, they have pro- and anti-Santorum Facebook pages.
It's hard to know which judges are qualified and which are not. Use these bar association guides to help you decide. Download them on your smart phone and take them into the voting booth.
They say most Catholics don't agree with his positions, and he goes against Catholic bishops' teaching on some issues. Carmel High School alumni will protest outside Northridge Prep.
Republican leaders in the northern Chicago suburbs tell which candidate they're supporting for Republican presidential nominee.
Local Republican leaders agree Illinois' March 20 election will matter in the GOP's choice of a presidential nominee.
The local “Coming Together” series, focusing on the Assyrian community here, will offer a glimpse of how Iraqi refugee children see their situation when author Deborah Ellis speaks Wednesday.
Seven professionals urged the Niles Village Board to raise sales tax at Golf Mill, but Kohl's representative, citizens spoke against it.
Early voting started Monday; Cook County Clerk's office liked the space and handicapped accessibility at Niles Village Hall. But a neighboring town lost its Early Voting site.
Trying to fend off a competing mall being built in Rosemont, Golf Mill Shopping Center wants to make upgrades, but can't get financing. Niles will hold public hearing Tuesday on whether to impose a tax only at Golf Mill to fund improvements there.
The 550,000 sq. ft. development is coming at a time when Niles is considering a special tax for Golf Mill to fund renovations at the shopping center to keep it an economic engine for the village.
The department has seen lots of progress in its century of existence. The anniversary date is Sunday, Feb. 19.
A study found the Chicagoland area has the most corruption-related convictions in the U.S. during the past 36 years. The Niles Ethics Committee chair says former mayor Nicholas Blase's crimes occurred in that milieu.
Residents have opportunity to learn more about March ballot questions.
Surgeons reattach a portion of his skull that had been removed after stroke.
Veteran Congresswoman is choice of nearly all.
Morton Grove to host discussion at American Legion Memorial Civic Center.
Village did not ask for public input, though another proposed tax increase will get a public hearing. The finance committee chair said the sales tax option was least likely to cause hardship.
Some fear it will hurt sales; others take it in stride.
Village passes proclamation in preparation for department's 100-year anniversary.
The village board voted 4-2 Tuesday to raise sales taxes in the village. In addition to stormwater relief, some of the additional revenue will go toward funding fire and police pensions.
Deadline is 7 a.m. Wednesday to submit your questions to President Obama's administration.
True or false: landlords can just let themselves in to a tenant's apartment when they want to?
Efforts could save the district “hundreds of thousands” of dollars
Village stresses residents need to check if they meet the specific requirements before applying for relief through the village.
Governor Quinn signed landmark reform Jan. 5.
Patch catches up with the Cook County Board of Review Commissioner before he hosts a seminar in Northfield Township next week.
As of Jan. 1, no electronics can be thrown into landfills.
Permits will be available to purchase online and in person Tuesday.
Our recap of the year's top stories in Niles includes the flap over removing a sign honoring a corrupt ex-mayor.
Evanston Democrat files to run against the incumbent.
From a new murderer database to stricter seat-belt enforcement, here’s a look at some of the new legislation taking effect in the new year.
Looking back at 2011's notable stories in Niles, some people left their posts and others arrived.
Evanston Congresswoman seeks eighth term.
Though Gov. Quinn didn't pardon George Alpogianis in the latest round of clemency appeals, Alpogianis has a feeling it will happen.
Local Korean Americans say Kim Jong Il's death offers an opportunity to bring democracy to North Korea and to reunite the country's two halves.
The suburb ventured into international diplomacy by passing a resolution. It calls on the U.S. State Department to stop barring Poles by nixing their requests for 90-day visas when they want to visit the U.S.