Tim Schloneger News Today

The vacant Algonquin State Bank could be redeveloped into a building that would have a restaurant and up to two other businesses, according to Algonquin village officials.

A Portillos is set to join a Coopers Hawk, Raising Canes and BJs Brewhouse next year in Algonquin.

Dennis Walker was named the new Algonquin chief of police, the village announced Wednesday.

Improvements to Algonquins Towne Park, including a new playground and bandshell, come with an estimated price tag of $4.3 million and could be paid for in part using debt, village officials said.