Itasca News

Robert M. Meza did not pull the trigger, but a DuPage County jury said the self-admitted gang member is legally accountable for his role in a fatal Addison shooting.

Hop on some carnival rides, sample a variety of food and browse at an antiques market at Itasca Fest.

Oh, sure, professional fireworks displays are all glitter and dazzle on July 4. But check them out the day before, when crews are doing the nitty-gritty work to prepare for the big show, and things seem more than a little dull.

Elk Grove Village resident Peter Ciura is not sure where his guests will park on the 4th of July as the city has limited parking in his neighborhood.

The Itasca fire department was battling a fire about 1:15 p.m. today in a commercial building near Arlington Heights and Pierce roads, authorities said.

The weak economy has taken the spark out of some July 4th celebrations. Some suburbs have canceled their annual fireworks displays.

The past week has been a whirlwind of memories and congratulations for Mark Friedman, who on Friday concluded a long run at the helm of Libertyville Elementary District 70.

Itasca police hope area Subaru owners are a proud bunch. The village will need a strong showing from such motorists on July 11, as the police department and Subaru of America, Inc.

Itasca officials will hear a presentation this week from a local couple hoping to open a gun and archery range in the village.

Effort targets cell phone users on the road ITASCA, Ill., June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Death by Cell Phone" is the title of a new billboard advertisement the National Safety Council launched today in 67 markets nationwide, reaching more than 1 million people daily.

Former Illinois House Speaker Lee Daniels and state Sen. Carole Pankau are among a growing number of DuPage County Republicans considering a run for the county board chairman seat.

Chicago area gas prices are dancing closer to $3 a gallon after bottoming out last December at almost half that price.

Though the fourth annual Tour of Elk Grove cycling competition continues to grow in many ways, geographically it will be a bit less expansive this year.

Former House Speaker Lee Daniels is weighing a political comeback after a federal investigation into the misuse of state-paid House Republican staffers on legislative campaigns sunk his government career.

Quality Printing Co. has won 32 of this year's Printing Industry of Illinois/Indiana Association 2009 Pinnacle Print Awards - more than 20 percent of the total number of "best of category" awards given - including "Best in State" recognition for a catalog it printed for client Motionwear.

Hours: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday Price range: Appetizers $5 to $10; pizza $8 to $12.50; entrees $8.50 to $13.50; dessert $5 to $8; wines by the glass $6.99 to $9.99 If you can't get to Napa Valley for a wine country vacation this summer, put Bigby's Pour House on your list of ...

The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approved several bid packages during its May 21 meeting.

A Glen Ellyn-area store has been cited for selling tobacco to minors. DuPage County Sheriff John E. Zaruba announced May 27 that the Speedway gas station at 22W275 North Ave.

WILMINGTON, Del. - DuPont reports that since its new Refinish Systems Training Center opened in January, it has been a hive of activity.

For someone on the verge of retirement, Dr. Mark Friedman is in demand. Already planning to be active with the Lake County Superintendents Association and to teach graduate courses at Illinois Benedictine University, Friedman also found himself hauling out his PDA Wednesday to schedule an appearance in the Libertyville Days parade with his ...