Wheeling News

Cook County property owners this year can expect a surprise when the second installment of tax bills arrive: They will be on time.

Drivers wanting to pick up a donut or some coffee on the way to work were greeted June 1 by several Lake County Sheriff's officers.

The Wheeling Village Board on Monday decided that the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Dundee Road in front of the new Fresh Farms development will be getting a makeover later this year, reversing an earlier decision to postpone the project.

When you hear the word 'luxury', you probably immediately think expensive. Associate that with dining and you assume the food is in a higher price point.

Residents of the area have complained of excessive noise and parking problems since the new Fresh Farms development opened in Wheeling.

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has participated in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run for more than 30 years, and this year the tradition continues.

An expired part on a piece of Wheeling police equipment could lead to dozens of DUI cases being reconsidered, officials have confirmed.

THEFT A resident reported that someone used her credit card information on May 8 to make four unauthorized transactions in Wheeling and Palatine totaling $444.02. The resident still has the credit card in her possession.

Ever heard of Yogurtland ? If not, you will in time. Recently, the California-based chain planted its froyo flag within our city limits by establishing two stores: one in Arlington Heights and one in Wheeling.

A portion of Route 83 through Wheeling will be closed for about an hour Monday morning for the village's annual Memorial Day parade.

Buffalo Grove senior left-hander Robert Hawkins went a long time before getting his first varsity victory.

The Wheeling village board tonight will consider a proposal for Philhaven, a 50-unit building for low-income residents with mental or physical disabilities, which was the subject of several full and controversial meetings before being approved by the plan commission.

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Palatine May 17 A no-bond first degree murder arrest warrant has been obtained by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department for Vidal Rodriguez, aka "Chi-Town", of the 80 block of Carriage Hill Road in Wheeling, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Thursday.

A Glencoe resident charged with reckless homicide and two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol was released from Lake County Jail on Thursday after he put down the necessary $50,000 of the $500,000 bail, police said.

A Glencoe man is free on bond after being charged with reckless homicide in an alcohol-related accident in January in Buffalo Grove that killed a newlywed bride.

By Melissa Silverberg msilverberg@dailyherald.com Wheeling will hold a public meeting next week for residents to discuss local biking walking co The Active Transportation Alliance is hosting the meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at the Indian Trails Public Library, 255 Schoenbeck Road, in Wheeling.

A no-bond first degree murder arrest warrant has been obtained by the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department for Vidal Rodriguez, aka "Chi-Town", of the 80 block of Carriage Hill Road in Wheeling, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Thursday.

A Glencoe man has been charged with reckless homicide for causing an accident while intoxicated that killed a woman in January in Lincolnshire, authorities said.

A Lamborghini Gallardo like this one crashed in north suburban Wheeling after repeatedly revving its engine at a stop light, then making a left turn when the light turned green, and swerving into oncoming traffic.