Vehicle Sticker Fee Up As City Seeks Revenue

Prospect Heights aldermen unanimously approved an increase in vehicle sticker prices Monday as the city continues to seek a steady revenue stream.

Kyleen Fabry, 16, waves to the crowd after receiving a medal during Sunday's annual Area 18 Special Olympics Track & Field event held at Prospect High School. Fabry, of Palatine, started taking part in Special Olympics when she was 8-years-old. (Dan Wessell/The Journal)

4 'Shutout' Of PH Mayor's Breakfast

Prospect Heights held its annual Mayor's Breakfast last Saturday and named former Ald. Darlene Ahlstedt "Citizen of the Year", but at least one resident wasn't happy with the way it was run.

Rep. Kirk Joins Fight Against Online Predators

U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (10th) Monday was joined by Mt. Prospect Mayor Irvana Wilks, Mt. Prospect Police Chief John Dahlberg and officer Dirk Ollech, 10th Congressional district parents and teachers Janet Joy and Bonnie Graham of Arlington Hts. in calling for federal action to protect youngsters from predators and registered sex offenders on "Second Life" and other social networking websites.

Annual Senior Day Returning To Randhurst

The 20th Annual Senior Celebration Day will be held on Wednesday, May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Randhurst Shopping Center in Mt. Prospect, for the last time.

Gould's History With Fire Dept. Goes Way Back

Who is Prospect Heights Fire Chief Donald Gould, Jr., and why did he hire now former Fire Capt. Paul Elsner if Elsner had been allegedly fired from the Prospect Heights Public Works Dept. for sexual harassment?

Airport Board Unsure Over Consultant Hire

Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) staff wants to hire a consultant for strategic planning services, however some airport board members are concerned with the cost of hiring an outside "expert."

New 'Light Jet' Hits Runways

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the new Eclipse 500 "very light jet", or VLJ.

Suspended Firefighter Now Fired By Board

Prospect Hts. Fire Captain Paul Elsner has been officially terminated by the Board of Commissioners of the Prospect Hts. Fire Protection District for allegedly making false statements on his application for employment with the fire district.

"Elsie", a 2-1/2 month old mixed breed goat, chews away at the hair of 12-year-old Brianna Pollina of Mt. Prospect during Saturday's River Trails Park District Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration at Weiss Community Center. Animals were there from Friendly Farms of DeKalb. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)

Minister Accused Of Solicitation

A Prospect Heights minister was charged with one count of indecent solicitation of a child, after Chicago police and members of the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested the preacher on Tuesday, Apr. 22 in Chicago.

Airport Assistant Cooney Leaving After Ten Years

After 10 years of service with Chicago Executive Airport (CEA), Administrative Assistant Peggy Cooney is retiring, effective tomorrow (Thursday).

Police Team Up To Solve Aldi Robbery

Des Plaines Police are working with departments in Prospect Hts., Arlington Hts., Palatine, and Wheeling in an effort to piece together information involving an armed robbery of the Aldi Food Store, 1365 S. Lee St., in Des Plaines last Wednesday night.

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Demolition Of Randhurst Set For Mid-Late August

Quake Felt Here

Shake, rattle and roll. That's what some people in the area were experiencing last week when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred near the Indiana/Illinois border woke people up from their sleep at around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 18.

Marianna Bonadonna gets ready to make her appearance onstage during the the premiere performance of "Brats in Space" at River Trails Middle School in Mt. Prospect on Apr. 10. "Brats" is an original musicial written by music teacher Steve Flowers and directed by Mark Detzner with Flowers at his side. (Tyler Stoffel/The Journal)

Hersey Guitar Program To Play Out Rest of Year

Beginning next year, all guitar classes at John Hersey High School Arlington Hts. will be eliminated, however the school's orchestra program will remain the same.

Two Years Later, New City Hall Nearly Complete

Last week marked the two-year anniversary of the burning down of Prospect Heights City Hall, and boy have things come a long way since.

Chief Gould To Explain Fire Dept. Differences

Wheeling Township's Board of Trustees expected to ask Prospect Hts. Fire Chief Donald Gould numerous questions regarding the differences between a fire department and fire district at last night's (Tuesday) board meeting.

A Fighting Chance

Gang activity has declined dramatically in the Prospect Hts. community since 1990, according to police. One reason for the decline is due to the efforts of Prospect Hts. and Wheeling police joining forces with volunteers in implementing programs designed to reach out to children to deter them from taking part in gang activity and breaking the law.

Volunteer Rico Gonzalez (left) teaches boxing basics to Miguel Gonzalez (no relation) Wednesday night at Wheeling High School. "Sweat in the ring beats blood in the street," is the motto of a recently started boxing program offered to local at-risk youths. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)

Couple Told They Can No Longer Feed Local Birds

A Prospect Hts. couple was told earlier this month by a Cook County judge they are no longer allowed to feed their birds after their neighbor complained that feeding the birds is a health hazard.

Fate Of Suspended Firefighter Still In Question

A decision regarding Prospect Heights Fire Captain Paul Elsner's future with the Prospect Hts. Fire District is expected to be made during a penalty hearing Monday at 3 p.m.

Dist. 23 Takes First Step Toward Full-Day Kindergarten

Prospect Heights School Dist. 23 board members recently approved implementing an at-risk full day kindergarten program beginning next school year at Ross and Eisenhower schools.

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Hersey Grads Opening Athletic Facility