Fewer riders are hopping the train that runs from Manhattan to downtown Chicago beaches and festivals this summer, but Metra officials say enough demand -- and funding -- exists to continue the service this year.
Fewer riders are hopping the train that runs from Manhattan to downtown Chicago beaches and festivals this summer, but Metra officials say enough demand - and funding - exists to continue the service this year. "Right now we still have the money to finance this project and have no plans to change anything," Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile said of Saturday trains on the SouthWest Service Line.
First United Bank names president: First United Bank has named Michael Kazmierczak as president and chief executive officer. He succeeds Richard Lindeman. Kazmierczak, of Tinley Park, has been with First United since 2003 and previously held the position of chief financial officer. "Mike is a seasoned and versatile leader, bringing with him a wealth of experience in banking and finance," said ...
Schaumburg powers ahead of 8 other suburbs to win yearlong conservation contest Schaumburg has beat out eight other Chicago suburbs to win ComEd's Community Energy Challenge and a $100,000 cash prize.
If there's one thing Tinley Park resident Vicki Russell and herfamily absolutely refuse to miss, it's the village's annual CaribbeanBeach Block Party. The block party featured a petting zoo, a rock-climbing wall, a giantslide, misting tents, a classic car show, food from 10 area restaurantsand live music - performed by Billy's Boys, Mass Dynamic, JohnnyRussler and the Beach Bum Band, Average Joe ...
Here is a look at events to be presented by area houses of worship.
Firefighter Tom Sandrzyk's "Secret Soda Ribs" recipe earned him a place on national television in late June, as his video appeared on the Coast-to-Coast Fire House Cook-Off contest on "Live! With Regis and Kelly." Sandrzyk, who cooks for his shift crew at the Homer Fire Protection District, appeared June 25 on the morning show, viewed locally at 9 a.m. weekdays on Chicago's WGN-TV.
A recent trip to Indiana gave six Orland Park officials a clearer picture of what the controversial Metra Triangle project could look like once it's complete. They came away impressed enough that the one-day trip also may prove beneficial for Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins Properties. The village board is strongly considering contracting with the developer on the Triangle project, a ...
PRINCETON Princeton High School sophomore-to-be Anthony Egan was on a roll at the Illinois AAU Bowling State Finals in Orland Park in June. He finished in eighth place (678) in the individual competition and teamed up with St. Bedes Bucky Emmerling and L-Ps Adam Finley, Austin Ploch and Blake Pohl to capture second overall (3,099) in the team bracket.
Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Homewood/Flossmoor/Olympia Fields will be held from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday at Homewood Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor. Relay For Life is an annual overnight event to celebrate the lives of those who have cancer, remember those lost to the disease, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. Teams ...