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Suburban World War II veterans mark D-Day anniversary in Normandy

Eighty years ago, the land, air, and sea forces of the Allied armies landed on the beaches of Normandy, France.Today, three World War II veterans from the suburbs are there once more to mark the 80th anniversary of what Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the “Great Crusade.”

Don Carter landed with the US Army in Normandy on D-Day Plus 2 during World War II. He is now 99 years old and poses in his Libertyville home on June 5.

Libertyville veteran reflects on D-Day, 80 years after the invasion

Arlington Heights trustee tapped for 53rd District House seat

‘Different culinary types’: Here’s a look at six new restaurants opening in Rolling Meadows

Reports: Long Grove bridge has been hit again

Man’s body found after house explosion near Lake Zurich

State senator hopes gas-leak detector bill can prevent catastrophes like house explosions

Officials: Brothers found outside Highland Park fire died from gunshot wounds

Lake County authorities said two men found dead outside a burning home in Highland Park early Wednesday sustained “suspicious injuries.”

Erik Cox, 18, of Rolling Meadows died early Sunday in a crash along of I-290 in Chicago, along with fellow recent high school graduate Shealyn Sherwood, 18, of Hoffman Estates.

Woman charged with DUI, reckless homicide in crash that killed two recent grads

A woman faces reckless homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol charges in connection with an early morning crash on the Eisenhower Expressway Sunday that killed teens from Rolling Meadows and Hoffman Estates.

A liquid carbon dioxide containment unit stands outside the fabrication building of Glenwood Mason Supply Company, April 18, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The company injects CO2 into its concrete blocks that are then used in construction of new buildings. Capturing CO2 for use or storage is a growing technology, especially in Illinois, where CO2 pipelines have been proposed in 23 counties.

Illinois legislature passes carbon capture and sequestration regulations

Environmental advocates are touting Illinois' recently passed carbon capture and sequestration bill as one of the strongest in the nation — though they also say it doesn'...

Harvard woman killed in Interstate 90 crash near Schaumburg

A 51-year-old Harvard woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Interstate 90 near Schaumburg.

In tribute to Wheaton student, residents display pink bows honoring Claire Bonga

Wheaton residents have placed pink bows in their yards and wrapped trees and lamp posts with pink ribbons in remembrance of 16-year-old Claire Bonga, who died on Thursday.

Atlanta-based T5 Data Centers plans to expand its footprint with the development of a data center campus on 160 acres north of the Medline distribution center at the Cornerstone business park in Grayslake.

‘Unprecedented demand’: Proposed 160-acre data center would be the largest in Lake County

A data center campus announced for the Cornerstone business park in Grayslake would be the largest in Lake County and a potential spark for other development.

Enjoy traditional Greek food cooked by parishioners during St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church’s 45th Greek Fest Friday through Sunday, June 7-9, in Elgin.

‘Bigger, better and juicier’: St. Sophia Greek Fest back for 45th year of culture, food and fun

An estimated 10,000 visitors will celebrate Greek culture and food this weekend at the 45th Greek Fest at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin.

Anchored by violinist Jerry Goodman and bassist Jerry Smith, The Return of the Flock will open the 2024 Ravinia season Friday night.

‘60s suburban rock scene regulars The Flock reuniting to open Ravinia season

For those of a certain age, The Flock is remembered for being part of the golden era of 1960s Chicago garage rock, with its bubble gum hits on AM Top 40 radio airwaves, and regular appearances at suburban shopping malls, homecoming dances, VFW halls and teen dance clubs.