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The NASA Standard Initiator won the annual ‘Makers Madness’ competition. Chemring Energetic Devices, a Downers Grove-based company that engineers and manufactures devices for NASA, won the title of Coolest Thing Made in Illinois as part of the annual “Makers Madness” competition held by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.

The Chicago area will see below-average temperatures on Sunday, but clearing skies will pave the way for some downright frigid readings overnight. As a result, the National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the entire Chicago area, with low temperatures plunging into the mid-to-upper 20s in areas away from Lake Michigan.

Fire alarms cut through the air, smoke moves quickly, and flames can throw a peaceful home into chaos within seconds. Most people either call for help or rush to safety as fast as they can. And sometimes, help shows up at exactly the moment it is needed most. When officers...

A long-running Italian restaurant in Oak Lawn, Illinois has been serving families and food lovers since 1961, earning a reputation as one of the area’s most enduring dining spots. This family-run establishment is known for hearty, classic Italian cooking rooted in tradition, with a loyal following built over decades.

Randhurst Village is a regional open-air, mixed-use shopping center in Mount Prospect, Illinois, within the northwest suburbs of Chicago in Cook County. The 94-acre property carries about 931,800 square feet of retail, dining, office, and hotel space. The center sits at the junction of Rand Road, U.S. Route 12, and Elmhurst Road, Illinois Route 83.

The Green Team of Palos Heights joined community volunteers Saturday, April 18, for Rid Litter Day, continuing its ongoing effort to keep the city clean, green and environmentally conscious. The group, which works to promote sustainability and environmental awareness, has focused on education and hands-on cleanup efforts throughout Palos Heights...

There is always plenty to do at the Brookfield Zoo. Shannon Halligan has a look at some of the fun that can be had in this week’s Weekend Break.

While Peggy McGuire only recently became Metropolitan Family Services DuPage’s executive director, her roots in the county go deep. She was born and raised in the area, and she spent much of her professional life serving the needs of some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. After spending nearly a decade as senior director of family and community services at the Metropolitan Chicago YMCA...

Every state in America has at least one ghost town, and Illinois is no exception. In fact, this heartland state has a slew of intriguing abandoned places, from urban explorer hotspots in Chicago to the National Historic Site marking where the town of New Philadelphia once stood. Another of the more than 80 ghost towns spread across Illinois was also named for a different...

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for parts of Kane and McHenry counties due to rising water levels along the Fox River in Algonquin, with sandbags available at various locations to help residents protect their property.