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Gaming Agenda Includes DP Suitability, Financing

The issues of suitability and financing for the new Des Plaines casino are scheduled for discussion by members of the Illinois Gaming Board at a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10 in downtown Chicago.


Niles Ethics Board Meeting Set For Saturday

An emergency meeting of the Niles Board of Ethics was hastily scheduled for tomorrow morning, Saturday, Feb. 6, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss “current events” just before a scheduled board of trustees workshop on new Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Illinois Open Meetings Act (IOMA) regulations.


Thompson Ponders Next Move After Losses

Late delivery of approximately 2,000 sample ballots and solid name recognition of State Rep. Rosemary Mulligan are major reasons why incumbent Maine Township Republican committeeman Mark Thompson lost in his attempt to win a third term as leader of the local party organization.


U.S. Alleges Local Salon Owner Under-Reported Earnings

United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's office announced federal tax charges against Northfield hair salon owner Teddie Kossof today (Friday) and indicated that Kossof has agreed to plead guilty.


Felony Charges Against Ex-Niles Cop

Former Niles police officer William Christie, 48, was charged with one count of felony theft and one count of felony official misconduct for allegedly taking over $1,700 from the room of a man who was found dead in the Niles YMCA last November.


Will Green Candidate Seek Recount?

Des Plaines resident Richard Dalka lost the Green Party primary Tuesday for Cook County Commissioner 17th District by six votes.


Car Struck By Train Along Central Road

Central Road between River and Wolf roads was closed by Des Plaines police yesterday (Thursday) morning after a motorist reportedly drove around a railroad crossing gate and was struck by a Metra commuter train.


Top stories in Wednesday's editions of the Journal

What To Name Casino?

Council Approves Program To Pay For 75% Of Drainage Improvements

No Pay Hikes For City Staff

Police On Lookout For Cumberland Area Burglars

Unemployment Rises Again In Des Plaines, EG, Palatine

Anyone Interested In Touhy Building?

Village Looks Long Term

Police Roll Out New Squad Decals, Paint Job

Lions Park Students Giving Back

District 57 Addresses Bullying

River Road Nightspot Expected To Re-Open As Restaurant

Village Launches Internal Investigation

Blase To Serve 1 Year, 1 Day

Ex-Mayor Donates To Schools

Hanusiak Sworn In As Newest Trustee

Officials To Discuss Freedom Of Information, Open Meeting Changes

Teen Center Reviews Exciting 2009

Three More Join Fire Tax Board

Niles OK Makes Way For Hot Rod Shop

City Stresses Value Of Census

Next Dist. 23 Budget Workshop Feb. 25

Layoffs, Cost Cuts OKd By Dist. 207

State's Attorney Seizes Police Records

Board Again Asks Teachers Union To Re-Open Contract

Parks Freeze All Salary Hikes

Dist. 64 Changes Two Curriculum Schedules

Will City Allow Wine Shop To Offer Live Entertainment?

City Begins Search For New Finance Chief

Mayor Hopes For Better Budget Progress

Park Ridge To Narrow Down Higgins Rd. Corridor Specifics

Chase Bank Eyes Park Ridge Corner

State Late In Paying Leyden

Rosemont To Renovate DePaul Dressing Room, Entry Corridor

District 78 Tweaks Policies

Riverside Attorney Reyes Joins Triton College Board

Local Hotel Takes In Haitian Refugees

Rosemont School Notes: Students To Study Geology At Ranch

Ticketmaster, Live Nation Agree On Merger

Top stories in Thursday's editions of the Journal

10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals

Sente, Sugrue To Face Off In 59th

Morrison: 'It's Time For New Blood'

Del Mar Holds Lead On Skoien

Bean Will Have Challenger In November

Goslin Victorious In County Primary

Higgins Wins, To Face Mussman In 56th Dist.

Voters Reject 911 Referendum Again; Property Tax Hike Next?

Reason For Hope

Parks Seek Input On New Play Equipment

Wheeling Twp. Waits On Social Funding Decision

Sake Chicken To Open In Arlington Hts.

Dance Club Security Returns To Forefront

State's Attorney Can't Find Open Meetings Violation

Police Gear Up For Super Bowl, Too

Assisted Living Building Project OKd By Council

Jaycees Host Haiti Fundraiser Friday

Parks Set Up Scholarship Fund

Downtown Marketing Mulled

Fire Dept. Marks Promotions, Newcomer

Meadows CURE Talent Show Fights Racism

Asian Bistro Settles In To New Rolling Meadows Space

Incentive Program, Job Cuts In Works

'Wheeling High School' To Remain

Senior Center Breaks Down '09 Numbers

'A Night At The Oscars' Feb. 10

Three Cited In Liquor Stings

Garden Terrace Hosts Historic Women

73-Piece Silverware Set Stolen From Home

EG Mayor Paints Brighter Building Permits Picture

Dist. 59 Agrees To Keep Preschool Fees Same


Top stories in Friday's editions of the Journal

Aldermen Squirm Over Sims Story Leak

Big Bend Boost

Cumberland Principal May Be Named Tuesday

Voters Speak Loudly In Favor Of Election System

Republican Leader Hansen Dies At 83

2009's Top Cops Honored

Murphy Falls In Primary


From our columnists...

Off The Record: Several Factors Led To Council Giving Bajor Axe

Maureen Pekosh: Haiti's Plight Overwhelming

John Crawford: Here's How You Can Help, Congress

Debby Rubenstein: 'It's Never OK To Allow Cruelty'


2009: Year In Review

Wrapping up our top local news stories of the year. Arlington Hts. | Des Plaines | Glenview | Mt. Prospect | Niles | Park Ridge | Prospect Hts. | Rosemont | Buffalo Grove | Elk Grove | Palatine | Rolling Meadows | Wheeling