A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
The Illinois House of Representatives passed same-sex marriage in a 61-54 vote.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has said it would be interested in purchasing the mansion as a headquarters for its operations in the state.
Do you think some members of the community behaved inappropriately during the public input portion of the Walmart proposal?
Walmart's bid on a Northbrook superstore got harder Wednesday night, when Plan Commission members recommended against a Skokie Boulevard development.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and several state legislators talked about the business climate, pension reform and the Affordable Care Act at a breakfast in Evanston.
Schakowsky said she was arrested because she was at a rally to support immigration reform.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed the unincorporated Lake County land from its proposal, an official told Patch.
A report of gun shots on Capital Hill has workers there taking shelter inside to stay safe.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
Bipartisan caucus, with Deerfield representative involved, cannot sway enough members. Schakowsky blames Republican opposition to Obamacare. Kirk calls for compromise.
A regional flood mitigation plan would turn the century-old Lake Co. farm into a reservoir. The family says they just learned of the plan on TV.
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Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
Wilmette village officials say the project's delay is not a red flag for concern, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Local small businesses may also qualify for low-interest loans. The deadline is July 24.
Where can you find air-conditioning or cooling centers in Wilmette? Here are some suggestions.
Wilmette Centennial Family Aquatic Center is also seeing a revenue drop.
Traffic will be detoured to Linden Avenue.
Wilmette Park District must find more funds to repair and Centennial Park tennis complex.
If the village moves ahead with the plan, residents could see a bond issue referendum in November 2014.
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Three Wilmette Parks Department employees were honored on Monday night for their work saving the life of a man on the Fourth of July. A sailor who was nearby also helped.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses from the April storm have until tomorrow to apply for disaster aid.
Map guide: Red - bans. Blue - regulates. Yellow - no actions yet, Evanston will likely vote on the matter July 8.
The partnership aims to reduce golf fees for residents while the villages’ course undergoes renovation.
The first public hearing will be held on July 16.
Wilmette officials says regulating the beach is a work in progress.
The Supreme Court's ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act is a boon for same-sex unions.
Wilmette officials say the $1.8 million repair at the Centennial Park and Recreation Complex is on schedule, Chicago Tribune reported.
The village is considering plans to change parking around Kenilworth’s Metra train station, Chicago Tribune reported.
Bob Bielinski says economic development is “absolutely number one on the list,” Wilmette Life reports.
A pool of mosquitoes collected from Hillside in Cook County tested positive for the disease May 21.