Editions of the Journal & Topics serve the communities of Arlington Hts., Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling in the Journal's Northwest suburban coverage area.
Page last updated Friday, March 19, 2010
This week's top stories
Dan and Jessica Miller, with 2-1/2-year-old son Grant, check out Kids an Co., a new childcare facility recently approved to open by Buffalo Grove trustees.
Village Allows Childcare Center To Open
A new childcare center in Buffalo Grove will be allowed to operate temporarily without approval from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) because that agency has been slow to respond.
Arlington Heights Journal
Quinn Plan Would Slash Cash To AH
The Village of Arlington Hts. stands to lose $1.9 million next year if Gov. Pat Quinn's proposal to cut municipalities' share of income tax revenue goes through.
Dist. 25 Uncertain On Rehiring Cut Teachers
Village Tweaks Street Weight Limit Law
Arlington Remembered: Exhibit Chronicles Town's Past
Lawyer: Business Up Since Blackie's Bankruptcy Takeover
Dist. 21, Teachers Reach New Deal
Buffalo Grove Journal
Possible Cuts To Village Near $1 Million
Gov. Pat Quinn is looking at scaling back municipalities' share of state income tax from 10% to 7%, which could put a dent in the day-to-day operations of many local communities.
Firm Hired To Find New Manager
Bethge Named Police Dept. Employee Of Year
Village Allows Childcare Center To Open
Dist. 21, Teachers Reach New Deal
Palatine Journal
Board Member Rips Dist. 15 Plan To Borrow
A school board member of Palatine Twp. Elementary School Dist. 15 hopes residents fight against a bond resolution approved on Wednesday, Mar. 10.
If State Cuts $1.5M To Village...
Council Reviews Water Study, Suggestions On Future
Police Search For Suspect Who Asked Boy To Get In Car
Wolffs Flea Market Extension Approved
St. Baldrick's Tag Team Tallies Up $7,000
Rolling Meadows Journal
Although ultimately choosing not to examine if the city could save money by privatizing the fire department, the Rolling Meadows Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Mar. 16 used the exercise in democracy to point out how government works and thank residents for participating.
Board Member Rips Dist. 15 Plan To Borrow
Income Tax Tweak Could Cost Meadows $600,000
Two Suspects Rob Algonquin Road Subway At Gunpoint
Up To 77 Items Stolen From Locked Wal-Mart Jewelry Case
Assembly Manufacturer Moving In
Wheeling Journal
Dist. 21, Teachers Reach New Deal
Wheeling Twp. Elementary School Dist. 21 board members have tentatively reached a new four-year contract that includes a pay and step salary freeze for the first year for approximately 600 certified teachers, the Journal & Topics Newspapers has learned.
Wait & See On 'Devastating' Cash Slash
New Police Chief Annoucement Expected Soon
County Grant To Fund Program Aimed Against Youth Gangs, Drugs
March 10-15, 2010
Arlington Heights Journal
Supporters of the Arlington Hts. Teen Center failed to persuade the village board on Tuesday, Mar. 9 to put the program back in the village's budget, meaning the center will close on Apr. 30.
Summer Replacements Set At 2 Playgrounds
Roadside Safety Checkpoints Mar. 12, 19
Arlington Hts. Church, School Marks Milestone
Doggy Day Care Expected To Open This Spring
Buffalo Grove Journal
The Buffalo Grove Village Board approved a recall measure Monday, Mar. 8 and some citizens are already threatening to use it.
Veto Frustrates BG Club Seeker
Land Buy Highlights Busy Year In Wheeling Park Dist.
Palatine Journal
Strip Mall Demolition Scheduled In April
Demolition of the Sears Essential Plaza strip mall located on Hicks Road just north of Northwest Highway in Palatine is expected to begin the second or third week of April to pave the way for a new $22 million 71,000 sq. ft. police headquarters.
Resident Submits Name For Democratic Lt. Governor
Palatine Widening Plans Shape Up
Luxury Car Dealer To Open On Rand
Dist. 2 Public Meeting Mar. 17 At Village Hall
Police Cracking Down For St. Pat's Day
Rolling Meadows Journal
Could Rolling Meadows privatize its fire department and ambulance service? The city's Committee of the Whole will discuss the idea at its next meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 16.
Studies To Zero In On Downtown Marketing, Bringing In New Biz
Certifications Would Help Boost Police Employee Pay
Public Works Hosts Citizens Academy
Council OKs Truck Repairs, Salt Purchase
Wheeling Journal
Board Discusses Police Issues, Meets New Chief
The Wheeling Village Board met in an executive session workshop on Monday, Mar. 8 to discuss security procedures and how village police personnel are addressing certain law enforcement issues.
Man Told To Move After Sexual Abuse Charge
March 3-8, 2010
Arlington Heights Journal
The firefighters union has agreed to changes in its contract with the Village of Arlington Hts. — a move that will save the village of about $165,000.
Japanese Congregation To Break Ground Saturday
Pancheco Hired As Park District Head Of Marketing
Woman Struck, Killed By Metra Train
Teacher Contracts Almost Up In Districts 26, 59, 21
Show Choirs Converge On Hersey This Weekend
Buffalo Grove Journal
Brimm Hopes To Retire With Stone Issues At Rest
All Buffalo Grove Village Manager Bill Brimm wants to do is retire in a few months on a peaceful note, but Trustee Lisa Stone may not let that happen.
Trustees To Again Discuss Recall Of Elected Officials
How's Library Doing? Surveys Sent Out
District 102 Students Work Hard To Help Haiti
Palatine Journal
Fire Contract 2 Years In Making
Palatine councilmen Monday night unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement for firefighters retroactive to Jan. 1, 2008.
Councilmen Look Forward To New County Board Boss
Comprehensive Plan Update On Horizon
Palatine Park Dist. Volunteers Honored For Years Of Service
Network At Emmett's With Journal, Chamber
Palatine Site Of April TEA Rally
Rolling Meadows Journal
Library Celebrates 50 Years Of Service
A long way from books in a bathtub, the Rolling Meadows Public Library celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 28.
City Hands Down Liquor Penalties
Police: Sexual Assault Cases 'Non-Related'
Local Support For Gov's State Budget Plan
Wheeling Journal
Velocitel, Inc., an agent for Verizon Wireless, submitted the proposal for the tower and an equipment shelter at the school. Township School Dist. 214 would receive $1.5 million over 25 years in return for the use of the land.
Firefighters Use Alternate Methods To Battle Blaze
Hackney's Owner Hebson Laid To Rest
Blood Drive Mar. 10 At Village Hall