Q&A with Deb Krizek, who has owned Stitchers Garden on Ogden Avenue in Naperville for seven years.
Down to Business: When cross-stitching goes from hobby to business, it’s like working in a ‘personal Disneyland’
Day: April 24, 2024
Hammond school day canceled after teachers call off in protest of school closures, layoffs
The School City of Hammond closed the entire district Wednesday after most of its teachers called off to protest the School Board of Trustees’ Tuesday night vote to close three elementary schools and put 173 employees out-of-work. Three hundred and six of SCH’s 685 teachers “chose not to come to work,” its spokeswoman, Donna Petraits, said in an email Wednesday. As a result, it wasn’t possible for the district to open with around only 40% of its teaching staff. “The safety of our students is always our highest priority, and it was not possible to provide adequate supervision for our students. Canceling school for the day was our only option,” Petraits said. “It is […]
Waubonsee Community College breaks ground on new $60 million Technical Training Center
When it opens in fall 2025, the new 100,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Technical Education Center will house the college’s automotive technology, auto body repair and welding technology programs.
Elementary school students’ art on display at Waukegan library; ‘It’s a moment of pride for them’
The exhibit continues through the end of April on the main floor of the library, the walls along the staircase to the ground floor and in the children’s department there.
Cody Bellinger headed to the IL with a fractured rib; Chicago Cubs recall Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple A
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger suffered a fractured rib during Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros and is headed to the injured list.
Drug deaths down in DuPage County, coroner says
Deaths due to drug overdoses dropped 24% in 2023 compared to the year before, DuPage County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen announced Wednesday.
Glen Ellyn boys to be recognized at Red Cross Heroes Breakfast
Four Glen Ellyn fifth graders will be among those honored next month at the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago’s 22nd Heroes Breakfast in Chicago.
Angel Reese isn’t taking anything for granted as a WNBA rookie, but her goals for the Chicago Sky are set: ‘I want to dominate’
Angel Reese doesn’t want to take her place on the Sky roster for granted ahead of her first WNBA training camp.
Photos: Chicago Sky draftees Angel Reese and Brynna Maxwell introduced
Chicago Sky draftees Angel Reese and Brynna Maxwell were introduced on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
RDA seeking firms for Gary demo project along Broadway, 5th Avenue
Preparing for a large demolition project in downtown Gary, the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority is seeking help with the project. The RDA issued a Request for Qualifications this week, asking for proposals from firms or teams qualified to help the RDA with the demolition project. The help would include “procurement of demolition services, contract administration, property management, demolition oversight, environmental oversight and site clearance,” the RDA’s request said. Proposals must be submitted by May 6, and a selection is to be made a week later. The RDA will work with the city of Gary on the demolition project in […]