The man who owned Larsa’s for more than two decades launches new Mediterranean restaurant Cafe Zaytun on Elgin’s northwest side.

A man was rescued by West Dundee firefighters after his pickup went into a retention pond at the former Spring Hill Mall property.

Land rezoned for multifamily residential will be used for Starville Manor, a 3-story, 50-unit apartment building in Carpentersville.

Waubonsie Valley’s Ben Schwieger, who played three years in college at Loyola, helps Northern Iowa reach NCAA tourney.

Valparaiso commit Brandon Pelz, a senior right-handed pitcher, returns for fourth varsity season to pace Bartlett.

Easter events in the Elgin area, including eggs hunts and chances to see the Easter Bunny, get underway starting March 21.

The role of Cook County special prosecutor comes with immense power and potentially a lot of money. But these appointments, at times, have been criticized by attorneys representing the defendants.

Candidates on the final weekend before Tuesday’s primary fanned out across the state to hit traditional campaign stops, including the South Side Irish Parade, city churches and downstate rallies.