Editions of the Journal & Topics serve the communities of Arlington Hts., Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling in the Journal's Northwest suburban coverage area.
Page last updated Friday, April 23, 2010
This week's top stories
Heads Up For Police In Work Zones
In conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week, the Buffalo Grove Police Dept. is stepping up enforcement efforts in local construction zones this week.
Arlington Heights Journal
Arlington Hts. Police doubt the half body found in an alley last weekend originated in the area. “I think it was a dump job,” Cmdr. Kenneth Galinski said.
3 Kinks In Arlington Market Plan
Drug Ring Bust A Multi-Town Effort
Family Enjoys Once In A Lifetime Experience At Wrigley
Sandbags, Fliers On Cars Turn Into False Threat Rumor
District 59 Science Students Put To Test
Buffalo Grove Journal
Apr. 15 may have been the last day to file income taxes, but it was the first day Buffalo Grove residents were allowed to file their intention to circulate petitions to remove a village trustee from office under a new ordinance.
Condition Of Car Vs. Tree Driver Improves To ‘Good’
Heads Up For Police In Work Zones
Palatine Journal
Objection Filed To Dist. 15 Petition
The Electoral Board for Palatine Township Elementary School Dist. 15 will meet to consider an objection filed against petition signatures collected.
Report Outlines Village’s Strengths
Village: Up To State To Ban Phones While Driving
Rolling Meadows Journal
To Study Or Not To Study? Fire Station Talk Returns
The future of Fire Station 17, and the land Rolling Meadows has set aside for its construction, will return to the city council at its meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 27.
Objection Filed To Dist. 15 Petition
White Supremacy Fliers Found In Easter Eggs
Two Stores Charged With Selling Liquor To Minors During Sting
Wheeling Journal
Developer In Line For More TIF Funds
Reversing a decision made last August, the Wheeling Village Board on Monday, Apr. 19 agreed to move towards issuing up to $6 million in TIF revenue loans for reimbursement of expenses at a condominium development.
April 14-19, 2010
Arlington Heights Journal
Consultant Study Suggests Closer Look At Hospital Traffic Signals
Traffic signals at several intersections near Northwest Community Hospital may be retimed to alleviate congestion in the area.
STAR Bus Plan May Nick Funding
BGHS Musicians Trek Across Europe
Big Money Homes Eyed As Part Of Subdivision
Buffalo Grove Journal
Interest In Farmers Market Ripens
Buffalo Grove trustees Monday night overturned a veto implemented by Village President Elliott Hartstein two weeks ago to allow a dance club to operate inside eSkape Entertainment Center. The vote was 4 to 2.
BGHS Musicians Trek Across Europe
Village, Land And Lakes Discuss Issues
Dist. 102 May Tweak Number Of Bus Routes
Police Team Up For Special Olympics Benefit
Sherman's Latest: $2.3 Billion Lawsuit Against Quinn
New Owner To Take Over BG Train Depot Snack Shop
Palatine Journal
Flamm To Check Validity Of Dist. 15 Petition Signatures
Although Palatine Twp. Elementary School Dist. 15 Supt. Dr. Daniel Lukich told organizers the district would not challenge their petition, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives decided he would check the signatures.
Petitions Take Dist. 15 Bond Issue To Voters
Auto Shop To Take Over Mar Ray Site
Electrical, Grease Fires Damage Home, Apartment
Rolling Meadows Journal
Gathering Signatures Not As Easy In RM
Trying to find places to gather signatures led to some confusion and possible misunderstandings for organizers of the petition drive against Palatine Twp. Elementary School Dist. 15's proposed bond issue.
STAR Bus Plan May Nick Funding
Petitions Take Dist. 15 Bond Issue To Voters
Flamm To Check Validity Of Dist. 15 Petition Signatures
Wheeling Journal
Wheeling met its new police chief and deputy police chief as they were sworn into their new offices at a special village workshop meeting on Monday, Apr. 12.
Village To Reconsider Cell Tower On McHenry
April 7-12, 2010
Arlington Heights Journal
Arlington Hts. residents must be more passionate about their garbage than anyone realized.
Village Board Approves Smaller Budget
Trustees Disagree On Hybrids Purchase
Shopping Center Foreclosure Continues Behind The Scenes
Buses Over Trains On STAR Line?
TIF Districts Still In The Mix
Buffalo Grove Journal
The results of a recent parent survey has Aptakisic-Tripp School Dist. 102 considering more personalized learning for gifted students, according to Supt. Theresa Dunkin.
Buffalo Grove Once Again A 'Tree City'
2 Underage Drinking Parties Busted
Blockbuster Replacement On Way
Palatine Journal
After meeting with School Dist. 15 officials to discuss the district borrowing $27 million, Palatine Village Manager Reid Ottesen told council members Monday night there will be minimal negative affect, if at all, on the village seeking to borrow money for its new $22 million, 71,000 sq. ft. police station later this spring.
Palatine Township Planning To Copyright Seal
Group Plans Quentin Rd. Widening Discussion
Resident Among Two Men Charged With Kidnapping, Armed Robbery
Palatine Garage Fire Claims Dog
Rolling Meadows Journal
The FBI believes it might have linked a bank robber in Schaumburg with one in Rolling Meadows.
Park Dist. Fees Remain Mostly Same
Palatine Township Planning To Copyright Seal
Wheeling Journal
Heritage Park Flood Basin Deal Reached
Flood relief for residents of the northern suburbs will become a reality sooner rather than later.