ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — New York State’s short-term rental legislation continues to be a sensitive issue. The bill, which passed both houses of the state legislature, aims to create a statewide registry for short-term rentals and allow municipalities to collect sales tax. At the heart of the debate is how to balance the needs of […]
Bhavna Sharma-Lewis, superintendent of Diamond Lake District 76, reads to a kindergarten class this week. She has held the position for 10 years but will leave it at the end of the current school year. Courtesy of Diamond Lake District 76 The school year at Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 in Mundelein began this week […]
East Peoria plans to build a new $21.5 million police station at the intersection of Clock Tower Drive and Camp Street, near the entrance to Target. Here’s what we know about the police station, why it’s needed and when it will be built: The East Peoria Police Department has outgrown its current space, says Ty […]
East Peoria plans to build a new $21.5 million police station at the intersection of Clock Tower Drive and Camp Street, near the entrance to Target. Here’s what we know about the police station, why it’s needed and when it will be built: The East Peoria Police Department has outgrown its current space, says Ty […]
The Mariano’s store in Wheaton is among those expected to be sold if Kroger and Albertsons are allowed to proceed with the planned merger. Joe Lewnard/[email protected], 2018 An attorney for the prospective new owner of Mariano’s in Wheaton has weighed in on what customers can expect from a sale of the grocery store. “Really no […]
Kristi McCaulou Courtesy of the City of Highland Park Kristi McCaulouHighland Park’s deputy finance director, will become the city’s new finance director after longtime director Julie Logan retires in September. During her seven years as the city’s deputy finance director, McCaulou has distinguished herself as a leader. “As Deputy Finance Director, Kristi McCaulou has been […]
Demolition work at the former Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates will continue on Wednesday. Brian Hill/[email protected] Demolition of the huge Sears complex in Hoffman Estates begins Demolition has begun on the 2.4 million square feet of office space that once served as Sears’ global headquarters in Hoffman Estates. The campus served as the retail giant’s […]
A child jumps on playground equipment at Deicke Park in Huntley in 2022. The park district will ask voters in November to approve funds to upgrade the playgrounds. Gregory Shaver/Shaw Media The Huntley Park District will ask voters in November to approve the sale of $18 million in bonds, it announced in a news release […]
Winchester Road near Grayslake (right) ends diagonally at Route 83 and is considered dangerous because it is only controlled by a stop sign and there are no turning lanes. A solution is still pending. Paul Valade/[email protected] The dangerous intersection of Winchester Road and Route 83 near Grayslake is scheduled for repair, but the project presents […]
The publicly owned Palatine Stables will cease operations on November 30. A recent reassessment of the structure confirmed the problems identified in an initial investigation, the park administration said. Brian Hill/[email protected] The Palatine Park District released a statement Thursday saying a recent reassessment of the Palatine Stables confirmed structural problems identified in an initial investigation. […]
