Driver charged for Eisenhower crash that killed Oak Brook man, injured trooper

Officials have filed charges against a motorist accused of killing a man and hurting an Illinois State Police trooper Saturday in a wreck on the Eisenhower Expressway in Addison. Daniel C. Clark, 32, faces aggravated driving under the influence involving death and aggravated DUI involving …

Man killed, trooper hurt in Eisenhower crash

(ADDISON) A man died and a trooper was hurt early Saturday when another vehicle struck the Illinois State Police car they were sitting in on the Eisenhower Expressway in west suburban Addison. About 1:20 a.m., the trooper had pulled over on eastbound Interstate 290 near …

Woman killed when Metra train hits car in La Grange

A Chicago woman died Friday night after a Metra train collided with her car at a crossing near the La Grange Stone Avenue station. No passengers were on the train at the time.

Senator Kirk moved into Rehab Institute; family offers thanks

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has been transferred from Northwestern Memorial Hospital to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to begin his physical therapy.

The Highland Park Republican is recovering from a stroke he suffered three weeks ago.

“RIC’s team of experts will spend the next few …

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 …

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.

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.

Service News

Volunteers honored in Springfield Three west suburban men were among 16 volunteers honored in Springfield Jan. 28 for donating hundreds of hours of service to the Illinois Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve agency. The U.S. Department of Defense established the agency in 1972 …

Police: Man faked own kidnapping to take $1,000 from family

A Willowbrook man who wanted to get money from his family staged his own kidnapping to demand $1,000 ransom, according to police who later arrested him.

Park district proposes projects

After approving the new Oak Brook Park District Foundation last year the park district will soon begin a membership drive to gather support from Oak Brook residents. The foundation, formed last May, received their non-profit status in September and within a couple months Oak Brook …

Many ways to help prevent identity theft

Though the holiday shopping season is over, the Oak Brook Police Department is reminding consumers that identity theft predators remain active throughout the entire year. During a presentation at the Oak Brook Library, Officers Erica Huff and George Peterson gave advice on how to prevent …

Valentine’s Dinner and Brunch offered at Brookfield Zoo

Bring out your animal magnetism and treat your significant other to a romantic Valentine’s dinner at Brookfield Zoo on Feb. 11. The unique dining adventure begins at 6:30 p.m. as the Catered Events staff greets guests at the zoo’s South Gate, where they will board …

Climbers staring at tall task in Oakbrook Terrace

The 2012 Fight for Air Climb is taking place Sunday at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower and it’s not too late to sign up as a team or individual. Money raised from the climb will benefit the American Lung Association of Greater Chicago.

District 86 approves bond sale

The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board authorized the issuance of nearly $18 million in bonds Monday to pay for air conditioning at both Hinsdale Central and South high schools. After a lengthy debate over the attorney’s preparation of the resolution and the actual cost …

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 …