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State GOP questions Pritzker's silence on Berrios

By Brent Zell | Nov 24, 2017

As the list of Democrats lining up against Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios grows, the Illinois Republican Party is questioning why J.B. Pritzker is being quiet on the matter.

Triton College health-care project earns design honor

By Brent Zell | Oct 25, 2017

A renovation project at Triton College earned an award of excellence at the recent AIA Northeast Illinois Design Awards 2017, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) reported.

Roosevelt invites area companies to join its career fair

By Brent Zell | Aug 23, 2017

Roosevelt University is calling on area employers to come help its students start their career journeys, according to a recent press release.

Park Ridge Police investigate 7-Eleven robbery

By Brent Zell | Aug 18, 2017

The Park Ridge Police are investigating the report of an armed robbery of a local convenience store by a man who allegedly robbed the same shop two to three weeks earlier, according to the city's website.

Morrison offers free property tax help for Palatine residents

By Brent Zell | Aug 5, 2017

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is offering Palatine Township taxpayers the opportunity to get answers about property assessments at a free seminar at 6 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the Rolling Meadows Village Hall, according to a press release.

Bellock ending career after earning 'greatest reward'

By Brent Zell | Aug 4, 2017

A history-making legislator is gong to be history herself soon.

GOP Wynes brings in record funds for U.S. House run

By Brent Zell | Jul 18, 2017

Republican Jeremy Wynes has raised more than $160,000 in seven weeks for his bid to unseat Democrat Brad Schneider in the U.S. House of Representatives, his campaign recently announced.

Chicago lawyer named Northwest Side GOP precinct committeeman

By Brent Zell | Jun 26, 2017

Jonathan Edelman didn't make it to the House in 2016, but the Chicago lawyer is keeping up the GOP fight.

Kids invited to Boomers summer baseball camps

By Brent Zell | May 31, 2017

Boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 12 can line up for either of two youth baseball camps being offered this summer by the the Schaumburg Boomers, according to the team's website.

Des Plaines invites runners to get back in 'The Chase'

By Brent Zell | May 29, 2017

Runners can get back in "The Chase" on June 17 in Des Plaines.

Lifeguard-training course planned in Des Plaines

By Brent Zell | May 28, 2017

The Des Plaines Park District will have lifeguard training in June and July, according to the Park District website.

Oakton college cager joins Robert Morris squad

By Brent Zell | May 15, 2017

Oakton Community College men's basketball player Ryan Matthew will join the program at Robert Morris University, according to an announcement on Oakton's Facebook page.

Maine West cagers find ways to win while mourning death of longtime leader

By Brent Zell | May 12, 2017

For Kim DeMarigny, the highlight of Maine West High School's girls basketball season was not a single game or a single performance but how the team responded to a painful loss: the death of longtime head coach Derril Kipp in July.

Schaumburg hopes two returnees, one newcomer will boost Boomers

By Brent Zell | May 8, 2017

The Schaumburg Boomers will open the season on May 12 hoping to turn things around after a disappointing 2016.

Wheeling senior jumps without a net -- and with one

By Brent Zell | May 5, 2017

Timber Terrell needs to get done jumping before she starts spiking.

Boomers look to bounce back after time in basement

By Brent Zell | Apr 28, 2017

Injuries hampered his squad last year, so Schaumburg Boomers Manager Jamie Bennett focused on increasing depth and versatility this offseason.

Boomers hitting coach gets the call from the Padres

By Brent Zell | Apr 25, 2017

Schaumburg Boomers hitting coach Patrick O'Sullivan will move on to do the same job in the San Diego Padres organization, the Boomers' website reported.