Public notices from hundreds of newspapers across Illinois — including all Suburban Life Publication products — are now at the public’s fingertips, thanks to a free online database launched Friday by the Illinois Press Association.

Kevin Joyce, an administrative assistant with the Cook County Sheriff's Department, said there were no confirmed reports of a touchdown in Cook County, but advised residents to remain cautious.

Canadian National Railway’s proposed purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway has touched off a debate among many local communities. Canadian National has said purchasing the little-used rail line will allow some of its trains to bypass the overcrowded rails leading into Chicago. Local leaders argue that the acquisition would dramatically increase train traffic along the EJ&E tracks and negatively impact communities through which they run. What do you think?

Huntley residents will attempt to send a message to criminals by being out in force Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Customers pulling into the Bennigan’s restaurant in the Country Aire Plaza in Bolingbrook at lunchtime Tuesday were finding out that the harsh reality of a struggling economy had taken down another favorite chain restaurant.

Three men faces charges from a fight at a Huntley birthday party in which a man lost an eye.