Deer Park News

THE BUSINESS OWNER: James Streich, owner of The Drum Pad in Palatine, is not happy about the increase but is taking it in stride.

Who will prevail in the battle between several local towns and an international railway company? John Starks Michael Quig distributes yard signs to other residents Sunday who attended a rally at Barrington ...

Urban planning and design were the oft-repeated buzz words of the night, but Lake Zurich's new architects shared a vision for downtown Monday that was far more simple.

The following records are from the files of the Park Ridge Police Dept. The Park Ridge Journal publishes its "Police Blotter" every Wednesday: TRESPASS CHARGED Peter J. Muenzer, 45, of the 1400 block of West ...

As a foodie and fire inspector for Lake Zurich Fire Department, John Bzdusek enjoys a fringe benefit that's not part of his official job description: the opportunity to grill top chefs about their sauces and ...

By TONY A. SOLANO tsolano@pioneerlocal.com The Deer Park Village Board is expected to discuss and vote on the 2008-09 budget at its meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Vehe Barn, 23570 W. Cuba Road. via The Highland Park News

“Gurnee (Mills) can only prosper if it is a landmark property and if it continues to have drawing power from the whole metropolitan area.”

One of Illinois' top tourist attractions -- and Gurnee's prime economic engine -- might be in line for major plastic surgery. via Daily Herald

“If you don't put money into the roads, the maintenance costs are going to rise”

Without additional funds from a sales tax increase voters rejected this year, Deer Park trustees Monday reviewed how they will spend the money they do have. via Daily Herald

“There is a true spirit of volunteerism that permeates the organization.”

Company officials say the decision to split Motorola into two corporate entities will not immediately change or diminish its presence in the suburbs. via Daily Herald

“We will explore our options and we will sign up and show support. I would love it if we could have our own county”

Palatine Township trustees are on board with possibly forming a separate county government because of a Cook County-wide sales tax increase. via Newsalert

“There's no reason to pay the extra money when you can just go up the street and pay less”

Leaders of Northwest suburbs fearful that a Cook County sales tax hike will drive business to collar counties say there's one thing they're not willing to do: Cut their own sales tax to keep that business. via Daily Herald

“The people that I meet with are people whom we are trying to court to generate their interest in our village”

Outside Hawthorn Woods' village hall last October, leaves were changing colors and the air was getting chilly, all part of a seasonal transition. via Daily Herald

“To be frugal, we will choose this store over Schaumburg”

After shopping around for a new laptop, Patti Jo Mitchel took a 40-mile drive from her home in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood to a Best Buy in Indiana. via Chicago Tribune

“When you consider how many office buildings, food establishments, taverns, government buildings and apartment buildings there are in the county, I think overall the county has done really well”

Lake County Health Department officials have received some complaints about possible violations of Illinois' new smoking ban, but patrons appear to be complying with the law. via Lake Forester

“However, we've also attracted that younger buyer from the city who is ready for a move to the suburbs”

Last April, Matt Hansen and Megan Edgar stopped by to check the progress on the construction on their new townhome at Deer Park Estates in Deer Park -- but it was no ordinary look-see. Matt, with the help of ... via Chicago Sun-Times

Rendering of proposed Klutznick-Fisher Development building for downtown Evanston North suburban Evanston could soon be home to a downtown high-rise nearly as tall as Seattle's Space Needle. via WBEZ-FM Chicago

“When the boys were younger, there was plenty of room for them to play sports in the yard. There are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood, and they have plenty of room to roam. "Our home is comfortable for parties inside and out”

Seventeen years ago, David and Julie Brown wanted to move their growing family from a townhouse to a single-family home. via Daily Herald

Deer Park residents will have another opportunity to learn more about the proposed sales tax increase. via Daily Herald

“I would like to see better communication overall with whatever department we decide to go with”

After flirting with the idea of ending its relationship with the village of Kildeer for police services, Deer Park trustees Monday decided to continue the partnership. via Daily Herald

“By declaring home rule status, we can increase the sales tax and use that money to pay for the roads.”

Lake County voters will be asked to approve money to fund an outdoor water park in Wauconda, a new library in Fox Lake, and improvements and operations at several school districts this February. via Daily Herald