Bensenville residents to vote on village president's proposed 300% salary increase

Bensenville voters will decide next month whether to approve a significant change to their local government—one that would eliminate the village administrator position and increase the village president's salary by more than 300%.

Bensenville residents to vote on village president's proposed 300% salary increase
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Bensenville residents will vote on April 1 to decide whether to keep the current government structure or eliminate the village administrator position, giving Mayor Frank DeSimone additional responsibilities and a 300% salary increase.

Semi-truck overturns on I-290 in Chicago's west suburbs, prompting road closures

A semi-truck tipped onto its side on westbound I-290 at IL-83 in the western suburbs, spilling salt across the roadway and shutting down multiple lanes.

Downers Grove man accused of masterminding immigration fraud scheme

A Downers Grove man has been indicted for allegedly giving fraudulent information to U.S. authorities to help his foreign national clients obtain immigration benefits.

2 arrested in smoke shop burglary in Naperville

Two men were arrested early Thursday after allegedly breaking into a smoke shop in Naperville, police said.

Chicago suburb cancels 2025 'biggest and best' Fourth of July fireworks show

Itasca has canceled its highly anticipated Fourth of July fireworks celebration, dubbed the "biggest and best fireworks show in Northern Illinois," due to construction planned at the Hamilton Lakes Business Park. 

Cooking with Fire: Chicken piccata and arugula salad with the Hinsdale Fire Department
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This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hinsdale Fire Department, making firefighter/paramedic Kevin Baker's chicken piccata and firefighter/paramedic Ryan Dudek's arugula salad.

Cooking with Fire: Chicken piccata and arugula salad with the Hinsdale Fire Department

This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hinsdale Fire Department, making firefighter/paramedic Kevin Baker's chicken piccata and firefighter/paramedic Ryan Dudek's arugula salad.