Kirk moved to Chicago rehab center

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a stroke nearly three weeks ago, was transferred Friday to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

Durbin aims to please

James Durbin hit the ground running as he launched a tour supporting his recently released album “Memories of A Beautiful Disaster.” His recent performance at Austyn’s in Libertyville, was a fitting setting for this meat and potatoes performer. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more …

News Briefs: Mundelein Police to host women’s self-defense class

Police set to host self-defense class The Mundelein Police Department is hosting a free class for women 18 and over who are interested in learning self-defense tactics. Seventeen year olds with parental permission will also be allowed to attend. The class will be held on …

Snow makes its way back to the area Friday

Feeling a chill in the air? Snow will be back as soon as Friday when lake effect snow could hit the city and Northwest Indiana with six inches.

Icy dive fails to net 9mm handgun

Police and fire department divers searched the Des Plaine River in Libertyville on Wednesday afternoon for a gun authorities would like to send to the crime lab to see if it matches any wrongdoing.

State moves ahead with new Route 45 setup

Illinois Department of Transportation officials have unveiled their preferred alignment for the proposed widening of a 4.5-mile stretch of Route 45 to four lanes through Indian Creek, Lincolnshire, Mundelein and Vernon Hills.

Sunset still going strong after 75 years

Honoring his grandfather’s founding business credo, Sunset Foods CEO John Cortesi once flew back from Florida with several boxes of a special, regional cracker at the request of one of his loyal customers. That’s just one example of the unrivaled customer service that has kept …

Catholic cemeteries offer to bury 300 bodies stacked at morgue

The Archdiocese of Chicago is offering to pay for up to 300 burials for the bodies being held at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Songs for the broken-hearted on Valentine’s Day

For those who are feeling the sting of being single this Valentine’s Day, I present to you a list of favorite break-up songs.

Sen. Kirk upgraded to ‘good’ condition, watched Super Bowl

Sen. Mark Kirk’s condition has been upgraded from “fair” to “good.”

Doctors hope to be able to re-attach the 8-inch-by-4-inch section of his skull that had to be removed after he suffered a stroke two weeks ago.

Then the Highland Park Republican can begin physical …

New bus turnaround to be built at Adler Park School

After months of negotiations with the village of Libertyville and Lake County Forest Preserve District, Libertyville School District 70 has reached an agreement for the installation of a new bus turnaround near the rear of Adler Park School. District 70 school officials halted construction on …

Coming up at local churches

• First Presbyterian Church offers an experiential learning experience about Ash Wednesday that includes burning palms to make ashes, simple singing, Scripture in language young children understand and a short reflection to help children understand Lent, geared to preschool children and older. Everyone is invited …

Awards presented at GLMV Winter Gala

More than 200 business people, community leaders and guests recently gathered for the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV) Chamber of Commerce 2012 Winter Gala at the renovated Cuneo Mansion & Gardens in Vernon Hills. The night featured mansion tours, networking, dinner by Bauer’s …

Newsmakers: DAR to present student awards Feb. 12

DAR to present student awards Feb. 12 The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a special Student Awards meeting at 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Ct., Libertyville. The chapter annually honors …

Gov. Quinn signs bill to allow speed cameras near schools, parks

Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday ended months of deliberation and signed into law a measure allowing Chicago to install speed-enforcement cameras near schools and parks.