Study: Chicagoans spend $300 million yearly on unused data for cellphones

Chicagoans pay nearly $300 million every year on unused data for their cellphones, according to a new report.

The study, from the Citizens Utilities Board and Texas-based wireless research firm Validas, said that Illinoisans each spend about $30 a year on unused data on wireless …

Report: 9 percent of Illinois’ bridges ‘structurally deficient’

Nearly 9 percent of Illinois’ bridges are “structurally deficient” and in need of serious maintenance or replacement -- an uptick of 1 percent from two years ago, a new report on the state of the nation’s bridges indicates.

Glenview man pleads not guilty in WMD conspiracy

A Glenview man pleaded not guilty Tuesday, June 18 to federal charges that he conspired to bypass U.S. trade laws to help his father export weapons of mass destruction to North Korea. Yueh-Hsun “Gary” Tsai, 36, of the 1300 block of Hawthorne Lane in Glenview, …

Buyer saves Long Grove Confectionery days before closing

LONG GROVE — The Long Grove Confectionery Co. was days away from closing when its founders, John and Heidi Mangel, negotiated its sale last week to Arway Confections, Inc. of Chicago.

Local cancer survivor seeks volunteers for cancer study

NORTHBROOK — Northbrook resident Sandra Lewis is not only an ardent supporter of the American Cancer Society, but a recruiter of volunteers for a research project enrolling people June 26 in the village and June 27 in Glenview.

Blackhawks souvenirs vendor seeks sports fans around U.S.

GLENVIEW — Big black and red Chicago Blackhawks flags wind-snapped like royalty in the strong breeze above Kimo Kiakona’s fan T-shirt and hat tent.

At 2 p.m. Thursday in Thursday, sales were slow at Greenwood and Glenview roads, but the 40-year traveling vendor was not …

Large snapping turtle wows local neighborhood

GLENVIEW — What Dawn Monastero of Glenview saw last week made her drop the watering can.

“It was 6:30 a.m. (June 12) and I was watering the plants and our dog, Daisy, was there,” she said.

“This huge snapping turtle was just sitting in our …

Glenbrook Hospital broadens services it can offer

GLENVIEW — After a $134 million building expansion project in 2012, Glenbrook Hospital’s next improvement will be using the latest in medical technology for patient care.

Dave Rahija, vice president of Glenbrook Hospital in the NorthShore University HealthSystem, said some day patients at home could …

Flag retirement ceremony emotional to watch

GLENVIEW — At sunset the young woman wiped away tears standing with her family on national Flag Day in Glenview’s Jackman Park. Several civic groups, boy scouts, residents and enlisted and retired military attended the patriotic dedication on Friday to view the annual flag retirement ceremony.

Disaster relief now available for Glenview residents

GLENVIEW — Federal workers for disaster relief were in downtown Glenview Thursday, encouraging people to seek storm-damage assistance if needed.

Walking up and down Glenview Road, they told passersby they may eligible for disaster aid from losses during severe storms and flooding.

The number to …

Jansen garden showcased in Glenview’s annual garden walk

GLENVIEW — Weather permitting, Holly Jansen would be gladly toiling in her home garden everyday in Glenview.

“Last weekend I was out here eight to 10 hours a day,” said Jansen, a 10-year member of the Glenview Gardeners.

Jansen’s garden and those of two more …

Eighty-seven-year-old says antiques store keeps her young

GLENVIEW — The room was overflowing with antiques that were purchased at estate sales. Frank Sinatra tunes were blaring from the CD player. A customer was asking store owner, Phyllis Pesce how much a rocking chair with an embroidered seat cost, to which Pesce replied, …

New member joins District 63 school board

Another new face is joining the East Maine School District 63 Board of Education come July 1.

Angelo Scarsella, of Des Plaines, is expected to replace outgoing Board Vice President John Jekot.

Jekot expressed his intent to step down last month after having been elected …

Lake Zurich hosts inaugural Iron Girl triathlon

LAKE ZURICH — Allison Zimmerman pulled her blue-framed swim goggles over her matching cap and chatted excitedly with fellow sprint triathlon contestant Colleen Cox.

Northbrook student scores perfect 36 on ACT

NORTHBROOK — The third time’s the charm for Ross Steinberg, 17, of Northbrook. The Glenbrook North H.S. senior (as a junior) scored a 36 on the ACT, the highest composite possible on the college entrance exam. The big score occurred via his third attempt after earning 34 and 35 scores on two previous exams.