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.

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.

District 68 Notes

Important Dates

Feb. 17 - No School / Teachers Institute Day

Feb. 20 - No School / Presidents Day

Feb. 22 - Inst. Programs and Tech Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 23 - Facilities Committee Meeting - 9 a.m.

Oak Grove receives award

Oak Grove …

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 …

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.

St. Baldrick Foundation leads assault on childhood cancer

Four members of a Mundelein family had their heads shaved Saturday to raise money for research to find cures for childhood cancer.

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 …

Street Scenes will kick off at Carmel Feb. 10

Prepare to take a stroll down memory lane as Carmel Catholic High School’s Street Scenes Revisits Carmel’s 50 Years.

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 …

Mundelein firefighters to receive pay raises

After a period of austerity measures and budget cutting, Mundelein firefighters will receive pay hikes for the first time in two years. The Mundelein Village Board approved a 2-percent cost-of-living pay hikes for the village’s unionized firefighters/paramedics at the Jan. 23 board meeting. Firefighters will …