In light of a new Illinois law expanding access to safely dispose of batteries, the National Waste & Recycling Foundation has launched a battery safety campaign to make it as easy as possible to ...

A new program makes it safer and easier for Illinois residents to dispose of spent batteries, particularly the potentially ...

It’s been an exciting few weeks for Jake Connelly. The 13-year-old from Arlington Heights has had the thrill of watching the Chicago Bears — his favorite hometown team — clinch a playoff spot, saw New ...

Under the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act, producers of batteries are required to fund and manage the ...

Village president-elect Jim Tinaglia dances with wife Cindy at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights on election night Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Richard Mayer/Journal photo) Yes, the buzz in 2025 was largely ...

Three people were taken into custody following a battery incident that occurred in Milwaukee on Dec. 22. Police located a 61-year-old subject on the ground unconscious near Brady and Arlington.

A new battery technology has been developed that delivers significantly higher energy storage—enough to alleviate EV range concerns—while lowering the risk of thermal runaway and explosion. A research ...

Lithium-ion batteries are found in everything from smartphones to cars, and while they are generally very safe if stored and charged correctly, there are thousands of documented cases of them catching ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Five people were shot early Saturday morning at a large gathering in Arlington, including a 16-year-old, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said at around 3 a.m., ...

With the Chicago Bears' potential deal with Arlington Heights still in limbo, the team on Wednesday hinted at a possible move to Northwest Indiana. Many people laughed when Indiana state legislators ...