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The unique summertime ice cream favorite that opened in 1926 will add a location at the Buena Beef restaurant on Rand Road on Aug. 12.
The 18th annual event offers 40 vendors and a Lewis University mini campus and also features face painting, magic shows, and a petting farm.
The park district is working with ComEd on a multi-site energy efficiency plan that could also bring the district $900,000 in incentives.
Two juveniles face multiple criminal charges after Lake County Sheriff's deputies said the two were racing at 103 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Originally built in 1998, this home now includes new hardwood floors, appliances, and other modern upgrades that make it seem brand new.
The five-bedroom, six-bath home features beautiful limestone floors, beautiful staircases, a gourmet kitchen, and a private outdoor oasis.
Jason Franklin, the principal at the Sportiqe apparel company, is donating 100 percent of the proceeds of a special T-shirt to families.
Glenview provides an ideal location for a new 20-minute film short written and produced by 26 students and recent Glenbrook South graduates.
Police said a 59-year-old man was stabbed in the chest Monday night and remains in critical but stable condition at a local hospital.
Work continues for the next two weeks as a project that is being done to improve traffic flow at Westbrook School has affected parking.
With nearly 3,500 square feet, the home offers spacious kitchen and dining areas, a two-story living room and a second-level master bedroom.
This updated townhome in the Arlington On The Pond community has the feel of a single-family home including a home office and fireplace.
Micah Eimer heads up a Northwestern Medicine summer internship that provides critical on-the-job training before students finish college.
Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth said a policy allowing workers to refuse to sell products based on beliefs discriminates against customers.
This five-bedroom home was completely renovated in 2011 and has a private home office, living room fireplace, full bar, and chef's kitchen.
Standard and Poor's announced the latest bond ratings, citing the village's $380 million in investments for maintaining the highest rating.
The musician with more than 50 years of performing experience will perform in Joliet on Sept. 26 with tickets going on sale this week.
Sheriff Dwight Baird and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said that a partnership to house inmates in Kane County will benefit both counties.
The veteran NFL lineman grew up cheering for the hometown Bears but says signing in Chicago is like getting drafted all over again.
Kendall Coyne Schofield and husband Michael Schofield have helped to create the Dream Big park that is built around inclusion and diversity.
