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, February 5, 2010
This week's top stories
Cover shot: Dancers from Palatine High School kick up their heels during Saturday’s pom, dance and flags competition in the Palatine fieldhouse. (Shawn Clisham/The Journal)
Arlington Heights Journal
The nation's better-than-expected Gross Domestic Product numbers were released only last week but Arlington Hts. officials are already seeing increasing interest in new restaurants and businesses because of the news.
10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals
Parks Seek Input On New Play Equipment
Wheeling Twp. Waits On Social Funding Decision
Sake Chicken To Open In Arlington Hts.
Goslin Victorious In County Primary
Buffalo Grove Journal
Dance Club Security Returns To Forefront
Buffalo Grove's eSkape Family Entertainment owner Bill Feldgreber walked into the village boardroom Monday thinking that evening was going to be the night his proposed dance club would be voted on---if not approved. However, that was not the case.
State's Attorney Can't Find Open Meetings Violation
10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals
Sente, Sugrue To Face Off In 59th
Goslin Victorious In County Primary
Police Gear Up For Super Bowl, Too
Palatine Journal
Morrison: 'It's Time For New Blood'
Palatine resident and local business owner Tom Morrison believes a desire by voters for new blood in Springfield propelled him to victory over long-time incumbent Suzie Bassi in Tuesday's Republican primary election in the 54th State House District.
Bean Will Have Challenger In November
10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals
Goslin Victorious In County Primary
Higgins Wins, To Face Mussman In 56th Dist.
Unemployment Rises Again In Des Plaines, EG, Palatine
Assisted Living Building Project OKd By Council
Jaycees Host Haiti Fundraiser Friday
Rolling Meadows Journal
The Rolling Meadows Economic Development Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 2, recommended a marketing analysis of the city's downtown.
Fire Dept. Marks Promotions, Newcomer
Meadows CURE Talent Show Fights Racism
Asian Bistro Settles In To New Rolling Meadows Space
Higgins Wins, To Face Mussman In 56th Dist.
Bean Will Have Challenger In November
Morrison: 'It's Time For New Blood'
10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals
Wheeling Journal
Voters Reject 911 Referendum Again; Property Tax Hike Next?
Wheeling voters again rejected an increased surcharge on their home telephones to pay for the village's 911 fund, an action that will likely lead to a property tax increase instead.
Incentive Program, Job Cuts In Works
'Wheeling High School' To Remain
Senior Center Breaks Down '09 Numbers
'A Night At The Oscars' Feb. 10
10th District Voters Pick Dold, Seals
Sente, Sugrue To Face Off In 59th
Goslin Victorious In County Primary
January 27-February 1, 2010
Arlington Heights Journal
Big Cuts Loom In School District 21
In the coming weeks Wheeling Twp. Elementary School Dist. 21 board members will determine what needs to be cut from next year's budget in order to balance revenues and expenditures.
Northwest Suburban Homeless Population Rising
Mayor Reviewing Trustee Candidates
Thomas, South Students Practice Job Interviews
FBI Won't Release Reason For Gupta Clinic Searches
Deputy Chief: Wheeling Teacher's Resignation 'Not A Police Matter'
New Township Senior Bus On Way
Buffalo Grove Journal
Village Manager Won't Take Raise
Buffalo Grove Village Manager Bill Brimm volunteered not to receive a salary increase for the second straight year.
Statesman To Call Up Rookies After Exodus
59th Candidates Get Final Jabs In
BG To Hear Sports Facility Proposal
Coulson, Hamos In 10th District Race
Palatine Journal
Restoring Deer Grove Enters Phase 3
Openlands, an ecosystem restoration company, started phase three of a five-year, $4.5 million improvement project at the 2,000-acre Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine last week.
Reading Program Selection: 'Loving Frank'
Northwest Suburban Homeless Population Rising
Rolling Meadows Journal
How To Make Up For Sam's Loss?
Rolling Meadows aldermen met in closed session on Tuesday, Jan. 26 to try to find ways to make up the nearly $600,000 in revenue lost with the closing of Sam's Club.
Economic Development Update On Tap
Italian Restaurant Open For Business
System Delivers Emergency Information
City Trying To Cancel Police Records Contract
Wheeling Journal
Try Again On 911 Referendum Tuesday
Wheeling voters will again decide to accept or decline a surcharge on their home telephones to pay for the village's 911 fund.
Big Cuts Loom In School District 21
59th Candidates Get Final Jabs In
Village: No Antennas On Water Tower
Dining Drive To Benefit St. Joseph Food Pantry
Deputy Chief: Wheeling Teacher's Resignation 'Not A Police Matter'
Battle Of The Boards At Indian Trails Chess Championship
January 20-25, 2010
Arlington Heights Journal
Mixing the village's road salt supplies with a beet juice-based liquid has saved Arlington Hts. thousands of dollars, according to a village official.
Residents Upset Over Tree Trimming, But Village Says Area Needed It
AH Chamber To Local Businesses: Stay Hungry
Village To Honor Community Award Winners Feb. 12
Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race
Patlak Offers Republican Balance In County Gov't
Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Saturday
Buffalo Grove Journal
Dance Club Good To Go--- Almost
Issues over security at a proposed dance club inside Buffalo Grove's eSkape Family Entertainment Center have been worked out prompting the drafting of an ordinance for possible approval on Monday, Feb. 1.
Woman Charged With Prostitution
Donations Lacking In Three-Candidate Race
BG Updates Truck Weight Ordinance
Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race
Patlak Offers Republican Balance In County Gov't
Wheeling Settles Fatal Crash Lawsuit
Palatine Journal
Members of the Village of Palatine's Ethics Commission decided on Tuesday, Jan. 19 that there is no sufficient evidence to continue an investigation on allegations that Dist. 1 Councilman Aaron Del Mar used village services and financial resources to collect petitions for political office.
Dist. 211 Adds Mandarin, Health Career Courses
Buesching Remembered As 'A Very Dynamic Person'
Bassi, Morrison Tally Up Campaign Contributions
Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race
Rolling Meadows Journal
Sam's Club Closing Hits Rolling Meadows Hard
The city of Rolling Meadows must look for ways to make up nearly $600,000 in yearly tax revenue while some 137 full- and part-time workers at the Rolling Meadows Sam's Club, 1470 Golf Rd., may be looking for new jobs when the store closes its doors on Jan. 22.
Not All Sold On New Fire Station
Dist. 211 Adds Mandarin, Health Career Courses
Buesching Remembered As 'A Very Dynamic Person'
Bassi, Morrison Tally Up Campaign Contributions
Wheeling Journal
Retail/Residential Plan Ties Together Wheeling Corner
The latest proposal for the vacant Wickes furniture store property near Dundee and Wheeling roads in Wheeling is designed for a 30-year long build out and includes retail, housing, and open space.
Wheeling Settles Fatal Crash Lawsuit
Village To Brighten Up Neighborhoods With Purchase Of LED Streetlights
Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Saturday
Donations Lacking In Three-Candidate Race
Helmer To Join Chicago Executive Airport Board
Hamos, Coulson, Seals Lead Endorsement Race
Patlak Offers Republican Balance In County Gov't