Steve Zalusky

Arlington Heights

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Barrington wastewater treatment facility upgrade moving forward

5 days ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

Barrington's wastewater treatment facility at 302 N. Raymond Ave. is slated for renovations next year. Steve Zalusky/[email protected] Barrington is moving forward with final design engineering for upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility at 302 N. Raymond Ave. The village board this week approved a nearly $2.5 million contract with Strand Associates Inc., an engineering firm that has been working with the village for about a year on preliminary phases of the project.
Barrington-area leaders share successes, challenges at chamber forum

6 days ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

Barrington Area Unit School District 220 Superintendent Craig Winkelman, left, Barrington Area Library Executive Director Jason Pinshower and Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District Trustee Tom Long, right, were among the speakers at Thursday's Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Forum.
Could Palatine be expanding video gambling?

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

Schnell’s Brauhaus is one of the Palatine establishments that has benefited from video gambling revenues. Brian Hill/[email protected] Palatine could be moving toward expansion of video gambling. Possibly removing the cap on 11 licenses was just one of the issues discussed as village council members this week opened a series of public meetings with owners of establishments offering video gambling. Council members offered congratulations on the success of the program.
Mount Prospect trustee race is all but official

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

Unofficial write-in totals in the recent race for three Mount Prospect village board seats shows incumbents John Matuszak and Terri Gens will retain their seats, with newcomer Beth DiPrima joining them on the dais. The last day the Cook County clerk’s office verified and processed mail ballots was Tuesday. Official results will be posted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
Barrington grad, former Marine helps veterans with higher education

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

Ryan Pavel and his partner, Emma Pavel, at the annual Semper Fidelis Award dinner near Washington, D.C. Courtesy of Joe Vericker Ryan Pavel, a Barrington High School graduate and Marine Corps veteran, is providing veterans a path to academic success. Pavel is CEO of the Warrior-Scholar Project, which provides such programs as academic boot camps to prepare veterans for the challenges of higher education.
Buffalo Grove home uninhabitable following fire

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

A Buffalo Grove home is uninhabitable after a fire Monday afternoon, officials said Tuesday. Buffalo Grove fire crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Timber Hill Road at 4:20 p.m. following reports of smoke outside the single-family residence. Firefighters arrived within minutes to find the two-story home engulfed in flames that were beginning to spread to the house next door, officials said.
Morkes Chocolates in Palatine opening wine garden this summer

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

Rhonda Dehn, owner of Morkes Chocolates in Palatine, received approval for a liquor license and approval to operate a wine garden from Palatine this week. Daily Herald file photo Morkes Chocolates, which has been selling sweets from its Palatine store for more than 30 years, is now adding summer spirits to its repertoire. Rhonda Dehn, president of Morkes Chocolates, said she plans to serve wine on the establishment's approximately 800-square-foot outdoor patio starting in July.
Consultant identifies ‘opportunity sites’ in Palatine’s updated comprehensive plan

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

Palatine Council Member Tim Millar Palatine brought the latest version of its comprehensive plan across the finish line this week. Village council members unanimously approved the plan Monday night, completing a two-year process led by village consultant The Lakota Group. Village departments, council members, stakeholder groups and a steering committee provided input.
Podcast revisits the Kisliak family tragedy

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Steve Zalusky

A podcast will look back on the deaths of the Kisliak family, including 7-year-old Vivian Kisliak, left, 4-year-old Amilia Kisliak, right, and their mother, Vera Kisliak. They and Lilia Kislak, Vera’s mother-in-law, were stabbed to death by Vera’s husband, Andrei Kisliak, who then stabbed himself to death, Nov. 30, 2022, in their Buffalo Grove home.
Fire leaves Wheaton home uninhabitable

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Steve Zalusky

A fire at a single-family home in Wheaton left it residents displaced and caused more than $300,000 in damage Sunday morning, city officials said. The Wheaton Fire Department responded at approximately 11:27 a.m. to reports of a structure fire on the 600 block of Woodlawn Street, officials said. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a single-family home engulfed in flames.