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.

Help wanted: 3,200 Great America workers

Six Flags Great America is looking for 3,200 people to fill full-time, part-time and internships for its 2012 season. The Gurnee theme park is holding four job fairs in February and March to hire seasonal positions.

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.

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.

Two Stevenson students arrested in drug investigation

Lincolnshire police have arrested two juveniles in connection with the alleged sale of drugs at Stevenson High School.

Residents, businesses say Route 45 project needed

The state plans to spend $73 million to expand a roadway that, according to its estimates, will see virtually no increase in traffic between now and 2040 — while major thoroughfares at opposite ends of the project are expected to see significant traffic increases, and …

Lincolnshire Police Blotter for Feb. 7

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lincolnshire Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. ALCOHOL Gnanamurugan Sammandan, 39, of 9029 Columbus Drive, Des …

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 …

Stevenson stages ‘The Miracle Worker’

This past Friday and Saturday, Stevenson High School’s Fine Arts Division staged its freshman-sophomore play, “The Miracle Worker.” The play is based on the life of Helen Keller and her relationship with Annie Sullivan, the educator who transformed her life, according to the school. Katia …

Chicagoland Jewish High School hosts tree celebration in Deerfield

At least 600 people are expected Sunday at the Chicagoland Jewish High School in Deerfield to observe Tu B’Shevat, the celebration of trees. The annual event, which has free admission and is open to everyone, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at …

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.

Voterama in Congress for the week ending Feb. 3, 2012

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted on matters related to the 2010 Health Law, Medicaid cost controls, the federal aviation budget and pay freezes for members of Congress and federal civil servants. Senators, in turn, voted on matters including lawmakers’ insider trading and congressional term limits.

Buyers beware: Condo associations may have pitfalls

Buying a condominium isn’t as easy as it used to be, as slow markets and economic woes have hit this market segment particularly hard. The good news for purchasers is that high inventories have given way to aggressive pricing on many attached-home listings, with some …

Stevenson students suspended over attempted drug sale

An investigation into the sale and attempted sale of marijuana on the campus of Stevenson High School has yielded an undisclosed number of student suspensions, but no expulsions or arrests. Stevenson and Lincolnshire police officials said the investigation is ongoing.

“There’s a variety of infractions …