Politics

Shutting down the IL govt. jobs factory; IL is corporate tax break Santa Claus; Chicago better as state capital? Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

• Reboot Illinois
• May 17, 2013

DuPage County could abolish some unnecessary taxing districts under a new law passed by the legislature. Illinois has more of these units of government than any other state by a long shot.

Living

Girl Scout Camps Offer Outdoor Experiences, Education and Fun!

• Candice Warltier
• May 16, 2013

All girls ages 5 - 17, even those who are not currently Girl Scouts, are welcome to register for Girl Scout camps and programs. For a complete guide, visit: www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp.

Politics

Cullerton-Madigan face off; Stantis cartoon-Madigan "fixes" state lawmaker map: Who stole the grand from GOP?;Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip Off

• Reboot Illinois
• May 16, 2013

Reboot Illinois has a side-by-side look at the Democrats' competing pension bills. How about fixing that legislative map mess? Reboot's Matt Dietrich remembers when Republicans ruled Illinois.

Real Estate

SOLD! Burr Ridge Home Sales: May 15

• Penny and John Bohnen
• May 15, 2013

Check out pictures and prices of properties recently SOLD in Burr Ridge.

Health

Public health officials caution residents against tickborne disease.

• Cook County Department of Public Health
• May 15, 2013

Prevention tips for suburban Cook County to avoid tick bites.

Food

Hamburger Briefs and Beefs

• Colleen Walsh Fong
• May 14, 2013

It’s National Hamburger Week. How do you like your burgers?

Paper Flowers

• Linda Braden
• May 13, 2013

If you -- like me -- are botanically challenged, then perhaps tissue paper flowers might just be your speed ...