Suburban single-story office buildings without amenities experiencing surge in demand

Single-story suburban office buildings are experiencing strong demand and outperforming the broader office market five years into its recovery from the pandemic.

Rookie suburban mayors navigate growth, conflict and change during first year

First-term mayors and village presidents are celebrating anniversaries this month, looking back on a year faced with challenges as diverse as the communities they serve.

Young Wheaton mom never expected melanoma. Now she wants others to protect their skin.

When you picture a patient who’s faced melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — Ashley Daly is not who comes to mind. With the summer approaching, the Wheaton mom and her dermatologist are urging others to protect themselves from the sun.

District 300 holds graduation ceremonies for Dundee-Crown, Jacobs and Hampshire seniors

Ascension Illinois event offers free health care to many not often able to receive it

Ascension Illinois provided free health care services for the uninsured and underserved of the Northwest suburbs at its Medical Mission at Home event Saturday.

Cary School District 26, teachers union reach 4-year contract deal with inflation-tied raises in last year

Cary School District 26 and its teachers, represented by the Cary Education Association, have reached an agreement on a new labor contract with annual pay increases.

Points for power: Slugging White Sox square series with Cubs thanks to 5 home runs

The White Sox hit 5 home runs -- two by Munetaka Murakami -- and beat the Cubs 8-3 on Saturday on a warm night at Rate Field, evening the city series at one game each.

Strip mall businesses looted Thursday

Seven businesses robbed overnight on May 14 in unincorporated Des Plaines, Cook County Sheriff’s Office states.

Geneva, Shodeen still at odds over plastic wrapped blacksmith shop

The ongoing saga of the city of Geneva vs. Shodeen Development over the 1840s remnant limestone blacksmith shop continues.

A sweet day for Long Grove Chocolate Fest

Long Grove Chocolate Fest opened Friday and continues through Sunday. Highlights include chocolate vendors, live music, carnival rides and games.