Convenience or concern? Projections of thousands of flying packages worry some suburbs as Amazon pitches drone deliveries

The FAA is reviewing a proposal from Amazon Prime Air to launch drone deliveries from four locations including Winfield and Morton Grove.

Arlington Heights’ neighbors want in on Bears talks

The mayors of Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg say they want to be involved in state discussions about infrastructure upgrades needed for a potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights.

1 dead, 2 hurt after Wonder Lake house explodes

One person is dead and two others were hurt when a house exploded Sunday evening in Wonder Lake.

Hanover Park police block roads near Community Park for ongoing investigation

Hanover Park police have cordoned off an area near Community Park for what they are calling “an isolated incident.”

Illinois is banning Bradford pear trees. Here’s why experts want them gone

Bradford pear trees put on a beautiful show in the spring. But Illinois is soon banning their sale.

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.

Slow going, but great views, at Des Plaines River marathon

It was down a lazy river Sunday for the roughly 600 paddlers taking part in the 69th running of the Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon.

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