Water rate increase approved in Oak Park
Oak Park trustees on Monday voted a 13 percent water/sewer rate increase and a higher monthly customer charge to help maintain the infrastructure and to offset increasing costs to purchase...
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Westmont delays vote on assisted-living facility
Westmont trustees have postponed a vote on the controversial proposal for a new assisted-living facility on the south end of town. Trustees said they decided on the delay last week...
Problems arise with Willowbrook village hall renovations
Construction problems will delay until early next year a move into a renovated Village Hall, Willowbrook officials said. "It's often typical for this to happen when you're renovating an existing...
4 injured in explosion and fire at Turano Bakery garage
Four people were injured, one seriously, when a propane tank exploded and started a fire that destroyed a truck maintenance garage for Turano Baking Co. in Oak Park on Tuesday...
Forest Park narrowly approves pot dispensaries
A medical marijuana dispensary that could open near a residential neighborhood was narrowly approved Monday night in Forest Park over the objections of residents who cited safety and property value...
Forest Park mayor proposes ban on sagging pants
The mayor of Forest Park proposed an ordinance Monday night that would prohibit individuals from wearing "sagging pants" in the suburb. Mayor Anthony Calderone introduced the ordinance at a Village...
La Grange police chief to retire at end of year
After serving four decades as a police officer, including 11 years as the top cop in La Grange, Chief Michael Holub has decided to retire at the end of the...
Westmont residents vote against bonds for school renovations
Voters last week rejected a proposal to issue $26 million in bonds for various improvements at several schools in Westmont. Residents voted 56 to 44 percent against the plan to...
Burr Ridge voters support trustee, mayoral pay
Burr Ridge residents overwhelmingly voted in support of the mayor and trustees continuing to receive compensation for their services. In last week's election, 67.81 percent of voters in the western...
Romeoville approves McDonald’s for Uptown Square area
Romeoville trustees on Wednesday approved plans for a new McDonald's restaurant that will be built across the street from the new athletic and event center and Uptown Square development. The...