A 30-year-old man from west suburban Roselle has been charged with Resisting a Police Officer and Battery after he allegedly hit a hand of a police officer who was trying to handcuff him on June 23 at ...

It was the common people of Philadelphia who were the first to hear the words of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. They stood in front of what is now named Independence Hall and listened ...

Niles police are out in force working overtime to crack down on impaired drivers and seatbelt violations ahead of the Independence Day holiday. The safety campaign runs through Monday, July 6, ...

Palatine Township Elementary School Dist. 15 board member Lisa Beth Szczupaj resigned following Tuesday’s (June 30) board meeting, citing professional and family commitments that prevent her from ...

A culex mosquito, which can carry West Nile virus. The first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in the area this summer were trapped in Glenview in mid-June, officials announced. A batch ...

The Jesse White Tumblers perform during last year's Des Plaines July 4th parade. Three musical bands, jugglers, Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross impersonators, and the Jesse White Tumblers will headline Des ...

Without question, Angelina Jolie has led a storybook life with one success story after another, the daughter of a famous movie star (Jon Voight), winning an Oscar plus countless other awards, serving ...

A new seven-year contract with Groot for waste hauling and recycling began Wednesday, July 1, bringing new features to Glenview residents, including curbside electronics recycling and a one-year rate ...

The Macerich Company, owner of the fashion outlet mall in Rosemont, will continue charging customers to park in its large adjacent parking garage. Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens recently met with ...

Republican Party committeepersons chose candidates to run for five Cook County Board of Commissioners seats, including two seats that fall within the Journal & Topics coverage area, in the November ...

In celebration of the village of Rosemont’s 70th anniversary and America’s 250th anniversary, a "Rockin' in the USA” 4th of July weekend music festival will be held July 2-4 at the village’s ...