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It's Official: Purple Hotel Set to Be Demolished
Lincolnwood Mayor Jerry Turry told Patch there was once a point when residents asked him how they could obtain a brick from the iconic Purple Hotel.
Purple Hotel plans spiked; wrecking ball looms in Lincolnwood
The Purple Hotel's days may be numbered once again, as plans to use the colorful building as an anchor for new development have sunk.
Lincolnwood Man Charged with Soliciting Prostitute on Honeymoon
A 21-year-old Lincolnwood man was charged with soliciting a prostitute - on his honeymoon.
Blog: Illnois man hired prostitute on his honeymoon?
I intended to write about Tiger Woods and his alleged "lie" during the TPC Sawgrass but this Chicago-area guy trumped him.
Kane gets state grant for C'ville-area Brunner preserve
The Kane County Forest Preserve District has been awarded a $400,000 grant to develop Brunner Family Forest Preserve north of Carpentersville.
Arsonist Sets Car on Fire On Case
Arsonist Sets Car on Fire On Case Police found a 2003 Ford on fire with a gas can next to it in the 800 block of Case Avenue at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8. Gunfire Reported On Darrow Police investigated a report that someone fired a gun in the 2100 block of Darrow Avenue at 12:19 a.m. Friday, May 10.
Iconic Lincolnwood steakhouse Myron and Phil's catches fire
A fire broke out at Myron and Phil's Steakhouse, 3900 W. Devon Ave. in Lincolnwood, early Wednesday morning, leaving damage to the kitchen and store room in the back of the restaurant, according to the Lincolnwood Fire Department.
Construction shuts down Edens ramps through July
Construction on the Touhy Avenue bridge over the Edens Expressway kicked off May 6, shutting down two of the four ramps from the expressway to Touhy until early July.
Parents Pleaning For Missing Teen's Return
Family members are seeking the community's help in finding their 17-year-old daughter, Carlee Lemel, who has been missing since May 2. Renee Lemel, Carlee's aunt, said the teen is "mentally unstable." "She has not taken her medication since May 2," she said.
Gymnast Takes First in Vault at State Meet
Members of the Morton Grove Park District's Competitive Gymnastics program participated in the USA Gymnastics girls state meet held on April 26-28 in Washington, IL.
Evanston Residents, Will You Be Shopping at Skokie's Walmart?
The construction site for Touhy Marketplace is massive. It's 15 acres. That's 653,400 square feet, or approximately 11 football fields, end zone to end zone.
Lose License Plate Leads To DUI Arrest
The following reports were provided by the Northfield Police Department . Arrests and charges are accusations, and do not indicate guilt.
Meatheads coming to Barrington
Meatheads , noted for all-natural Angus beef burgers and fresh-cut fries, is expected to open this summer in the former Tropical Smoothie Cafe site in The Shops of Flint Creek in Barrington.
Lincolnwood officer saves woman in drifting car on Edens
Lincolnwood Police Officer Jeff Gordon said saw a car floating down the Edens Expressway near Pratt Avenue.