Steve Zalusky
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After resident uproar, Mount Prospect funeral home withdraws crematory plan
A controversial proposal for a crematory at a Mount Prospect funeral home has been withdrawn in the wake of objections from the business' neighbors and hundreds of village residents. → Read More
New escape room business coming to Palatine
Palatine village council members have approved a special use allowing a new escape room business to open at the location of a similar operation that closed in February 2022. → Read More
Trustee candidates discuss how Barrington should use new home-rule powers
Barrington trustee candidates talk about home rule and how it will affect the future of the village. → Read More
Woman found shot to death at Glenview motel; Person of interest in custody
Glenview police have person of interest in custody as they continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a Chicago woman early Sunday at a local motel. → Read More
Remains found in 1997 identified as missing Aurora woman
After more than a quarter of a century, skeletal remains found in a Will County landfill have been identified as those of a missing Aurora woman. → Read More
Baseball Way Back: Why in some ways the 1970 Cubs season was even more wrenching than the heartbreak of 1969
As heartbreaking as the 1969 season was to Cubs fans, in some ways the 1970 season was even more wrenching. That is the view of William S. Bike, author of "The Forgotten 1970 Chicago Cubs: Go and Glow." → Read More
50 years later, Palatine honors three firefighters' ultimate sacrifice
Fifty years ago, three volunteer firefighters lost their lives battling a massive blaze at a department store in downtown Palatine. On Thursday, firefighters past and present joined the community to honor their ultimate sacrifice. → Read More
Despite lingering traffic concerns, Mount Prospect OKs Raising Cane's plan
Mount Prospect trustees give unanimous approval to plans for a Raising Cane's at 915 E. Rand Road. → Read More
District 15 substitute teacher honored for going above and beyond
There is no substitute for good teaching. Substitute teacher Steve Johnson proves that in his work with his students at Conyers Learning Academy in Palatine. → Read More
Palatine approves Kia dealership's expansion plan, recommends tax break
Palatine village council members approved plans this week for the remodeling and expansion of the McGrath Kia dealership on Dundee Road, and recommended that Cook County grant the dealership a five-year tax break. → Read More
Lake County jail inmate dies after suffering seizure in his cell
A Lake County jail inmate who was being held on weapons charges died Saturday in custody after suffering a seizure, authorities said. → Read More
Police: Man injured, individuals in custody after Elgin shooting
Elgin police say individuals are in custody in connection with an early morning shooting Sunday that left a man injured. → Read More
Raquel Welch, 'Kansas City Bomber' and roller derby at Comiskey
Raquel Welch's death rekindles memories of a roller derby summer → Read More
How Mount Prospect candidates would address crime
Hiring more police officers, boosting neighborhood watch programs, adding police social workers and buying license plate reading cameras are among the ideas Mount Prospect village board candidates have for combating crime. → Read More
Luxury apartments, restaurants: What Barrington might do with its 'Golden Triangle'
Barrington officials believe a new mixed-use development that includes luxury apartments, restaurants and storage for high-end and classic cars offers a golden opportunity to redevelop the village's "Golden Triangle." → Read More
Would Mount Prospect benefit from the Bears? Village board candidates weigh in
Mount Prospect village board candidates weigh in on the possible benefits and drawbacks to the village if the Bears move to neighboring Arlington Heights. → Read More
Fans relive the glory of the '85 Bears at Mongo Bowl fundraiser
The Des Plaines Theater and the Arcada Theater, both run by Ron Onesti, held a fundraiser for Steve McMichael. The 1986 Super Bowl was shown in both theaters, as well as on the small screen in the bar area. Auctions were also held to help out McMichael, who is battling ALS. → Read More
Family dinners and home run heroics; World Series sibling rivalries
MLB's World Series has had its share of sibling rivalries → Read More
Citing traffic impacts, Mount Prospect trustees question Raising Cane's plan
Mount Prospect Raising Cane's raises concerns among village board members because of its possible impact on a congested intersection → Read More
Palatine to offer downtown building owners grants for exterior upgrades
Palatine is going to offer businesses within the downtown tax increment financing district grants to help pay for exterior improvements. → Read More