The Babies R Us shops will range from 750 to 2,500 square feet of space and be located next to Kohl’s baby and kids’ sections, the company said.
Day: May 10, 2024
One dead after fatal crash in Washington Township Friday
One man is dead after a crash Friday afternoon in Washington Township, police said.
Caleb Williams settles into his new Chicago Bears home during rookie minicamp: ‘It’s really effortless for him’
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ primary goal at rookie minicamp is to dive into the playbook and get to a comfort level where he can teach other rookies.
Elgin council signs off on expansion to sports complex with an eye toward fall construction
Final plans to expand the Elgin Sports Complex won Elgin City Council approval this week, with construction expected to start this fall.
DuPage County clerk to county: Pay my bills
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is threatening a legal fight unless existing bills for her office are paid and the county auditor is no longer involved in approving future invoices.
Officials lay out ambitious timeline for closing, rebuilding Stateville, Logan prisons
Illinois prison officials laid out an ambitious timeline for the demolition and rebuilding of two major prisons, including the historic Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet.
Cicadas are protein so why not cook up one or two for the heck of it?
Bug appétit!
If you are feeling adventurous, looking to add more protein to your diet and don’t have a shellfish allergy, the imminent emergence of cicadas presents a culinary opportunity for you.
Chicago man signs plea for drugging, raping girl
A Chicago man could face decades in prison for drugging and raping a preteen girl, then kicking a woman who tried to intervene in one assault, records show.
Congressional Gold Medal recipient Bluestein to marshal Hoffman Estates’ July 4th Parade
Two months after receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C., 100-year-old Hoffman Estates resident Bernie Bluestein has been named honorary marshal of his village’s Fourth of July Parade this year.
Legislation could help lower concrete’s carbon footprint in Illinois: ‘It’s literally what the world is made out of’
Lawmakers and advocates are looking to offset greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world’s most consumed materials second only to water — concrete.