For almost six years, two Ukrainian immigrants have been running the SOVA Theatre Studio puppet theater, staging children’s plays in Russian and Ukrainian for immigrants from the former Soviet Union ...

From developing restaurants to buying a large piece of land to the loss of a police officer, Glenview had an eventful year. The following are the Journal’s top stories of 2025 in Glenview, in no ...

Artist's rendering of new Costco Business Center up for discussion by city council members. A major step in the development of a Costco Business Center on the far south side of Des Plaines across from ...

A totalled blue Toyota Camry after it struck a utility pole on Touhy Avenue near Milwaukee in the predawn hours of New Year's Day. (Niles Fire Dept. photo) Westbound Touhy Avenue was closed for more ...

Des Plaines’ decades-long search for the holy grail of redevelopment ramped up in 2025 with several multi-million dollar projects having kicked off or are close to taking shape as we enter a new year.

The Regina Dominican Snowflake Shootout wrapped up Monday, Dec. 29 after five days of fun in Wilmette. The tournament started Saturday, Dec. 20 and played games Dec. 20, 22, 23, 27 and 29. Here’s a ...

There’s a scent of victory these days in the air around Wolf Road and Feehanville Drive, over five years since residents’ complaints of a “burnt cheese” smell from a nearby animal feed factory began ...

New 55th District State Rep. Justin Cochran (right) is sworn in to his new job formerly held by Marty Moylan on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. The 55th Legislative District, which includes portions of Des ...

The host Ramblers repeated as Loyola Academy Christmas Tournament champions, but there was still plenty of great action throughout the week involving other teams. Saturday, Dec. 27 Carmel 43, Rolling ...

Federal agents take a man into custody in Glenview on Robin Drive in October. (Photo submitted) The issue of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection officers ...

For only the fourth time in history, the Wheeling Hardwood Classic has a repeat champion. Fremd knocked off Deerfield 58-36 in the championship game Saturday, Dec. 27 to become the first repeat ...

Maine South boys basketball started the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic off on a great note, topping host Hinsdale Central 57-52 in the opening game Friday, Dec. 26. Maine South made 22-of-44 shots, ...