Attorney General Lisa Madigan defers to her father, House Speaker Mike Madigan, deciding against a run for governor.
Two recently issued permits bring this month's issue rate 15 percent over last year's July rate.
Where can you find air-conditioning or cooling centers in Northbrook? Here are some suggestions.
The village issued more than 1,500 tickets in 2012.
Revenue from pool membership and daily and daily passes are down by about $26,000 compared to the same time in 2012.
Most Illinois residents don't have much sympathy for the legislators who have had their salaries suspended.
See what your neighbors are saying on Facebook.
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.
Rep. Scott Drury has been working to inform residents and public figures about what the state's concealed carry legislation means for their ability to regulate assault weapons.
Republicans attack Schneider, Schakowsky and Duckworth for failure to support their plan. Democrats claim GOP bill will place too much burden on students.
This summer marks one century since Illinois granted women the right to vote, thanks in part to Evanston lawyer Catherine McCulloch.
Map guide: Red - bans. Blue - regulates. Yellow - no actions yet, Evanston will likely vote on the matter July 8.
The Supreme Court's ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act is a boon for same-sex unions.
Frum will serve as president of the Northwest Municipal Conference during the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Toasty Cheese, Little Louie’s and Roadside Grill joined Northbrook's Communications & Legislation Committee in a conversation about the village's food truck policy.
Two Northfield nonprofits were among the seven organizations to get funding from the Village of Northbrook.
A pool of mosquitoes collected from Hillside in Cook County tested positive for the disease May 21.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance. Call (800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for hearing and speech impaired) to apply for assistance. Registration also can be done online at disasterassistance.gov.
Among the resolutions approved at the last board meeting was a partnership with the Northbrook Park District to conduct 4th of July festivities.
Are you disappointed with Springfield's lack of vote? Share your thoughts on marriage equality in Illinois.
Here’s a look at how much elected officials from Evanston to Deerfield make annually. Some are volunteers and not paid.
During Tuesday's village board meeting, Northbrook's Lee Goodman accused the village president and trustees of doing "nothing to make us safer from gun violence."
About 5.3 percent of Northbrook's house and apartment market was considered affordable in 2004, although Illinois suggests communities keep it closer to 10 percent.
The Cook County Board has added Section 8, or Housing Choice Vouchers, under the Illinois Fair Housing Law.
Sue Weszt and Brian Drake will be recognized for saving a man’s life at the Northbrook Village Board meeting on May 14.
Cook County Clerk David Orr announced Northbrook's Barbara Pressl is his new Chief of Staff.
Northbrook officials like Chicago Bear Bob Christian’s plan but did not like the proposed location in Sky Harbor Industrial Park.
A development featuring small, single-family homes around a communal lawn has been proposed to fill the vacant lot at 2600 Dundee Road.
On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., drop off your unused medicine at the Northbrook Police Department for safe disposal.