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Now it's time to scale back that tax
Need any more evidence that the 1 percentage point sales tax increase pushed through last year by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is hurting suburban businesses? A new study released last week showed sales declined 14.4 percent in suburban Cook County for the second quarter of the year compared with the same quarter a year ago.
Two Local Hospitals Win Organ Donation Gold Medals
Two Greater Chicago hospitals were among 30 nationally that were honored by the federal government for improving their organ donation rates.
6 Year Sentence For Food Store Arson
An Elk Grove Village resident who set a paper goods aisle at Food 4 Less on Meacham Road ablaze last February was sentenced to six years behind bars for aggravated arson.
3 years for robbery attempt with squeegee
A misguided attempt to use a squeegee to rob an Elk Grove Village McDonald's last February earned a 22-year-old Hoffman Estates man a stint in jail.
Red-light camera company more than just a vendor
Red-light cameras across the suburbs are sold as devices to improve safety. They have been criticized as ways to produce revenue for violations that are not considered among the more dangerous, such as going through a red light.
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson delivered a State of the Village address to a group of seniors at the Al Hattendorf Center last Tuesday.
One Month Left To Complete Elk Grove Theater Upgrades
Classic Cinemas in Elk Grove Village is preparing for its grand "Big Ticket Tearing" ceremony next month when a major renovation project will be completed.
Candidates seeking election in next February's primary had the opportunity to be first to file petitions to get on the ballot last Monday.
Death By Coil Ruled An Accident
A 63-year-old man working at a metal finishing company in Elk Grove Village was crushed to death under a large metal coil.
Nationwide Prostitution Bust Nets Several Charges Here
A joint team of 10 officers apprehended eight women on Friday, Oct. 23 during a country-wide prostitution sting.
Local PACE Bus Routes Facing Elimination
Two bus routes that bring riders to the Rosemont CTA station are facing the chopping block as PACE suburban bus considers fare increases and proposed elimination and service reduction of certain routes.
Elk Grove Village trustees approved releasing about $300,000 back to taxing bodies from a surplus in the Grove Tax Increment Financing Dist.
LAKE IN THE HILLS – Announcement has been made of the engagement of Lisa K. Smith and David Koester, both of Lake in the Hills.
Debit Card Left Behind, Employees Charged
Two employees at a Rolling Meadows McDonald's Restaurant were apprehended for allegedly using a customer's debit card at local stores.
Buffalo Grove approves Comcast accord
Buffalo Grove trustees this week renewed the village's cable franchise agreement with Comcast.
A lack of donations has caused Elk Grove Township Supervisor Nanci Vanderweel to drastically cut the township's Adopt-A-Family holiday food and gift program just as demand at the township food pantry is skyrocketing.
New hot runner company: Heaterwerks
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. -- Heaterwerks Inc., a new maker of hot runners, temperature controllers, heaters and sensors, has moved into a new plant in Elk Grove Village.
Illinois doctor honored for foster children work
An Illinois doctor who works with foster children is being honored by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Illinois man accused of stealing from investors
An Elk Grove Village man held in the DuPage County Jail is accused of bilking more than $3 million from dozens of would-be investors.
Man killed in Elk Grove industrial accident
A 63-year-old industrial worker was killed Wednesday afternoon in an accident in Elk Grove Village.
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