Nick Nastrini returned from Triple A to start Wednesday’s series finale for the Chicago White Sox against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Day: May 22, 2024
Judge temporarily blocks hastily passed election law that favored Democrats in November
A judge in Springfield issued a temporary injunction blocking a law passed by Democrats that would have prevented Republicans from slating candidates for legislative races not filled in the March primary.
Naperville News Digest: Nearly 200 Girl Scouts help expand butterfly garden in Naperville; ribbon-cutting event held for Settlement’s new Innovation Gateway; Will County’s annual free book event returns weekend of May 31-June 2
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
Advisory board doesn’t recommend TIF district for big Sugar Grove development
An advisory board refused Wednesday to recommend creating a $350 million tax increment financing district for a controversial development off I-88 in Sugar Grove. But it didn’t oppose it, either.
Contractor sues Illinois Tollway, alleging breach of $323 million contract
A contractor that says its $323 million contract for work on the massive Interstate 294 project was improperly terminated has sued the Illinois Tollway.
Students to help build homes on land District 211 sold to developer
Students in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211’s Building Construction program soon will benefit from the district’s 2020 sale of 62 acres in Schaumburg to a housing developer.
Naperville woman who beat city’s high school theft accusation suing for $20M in damages
Former Naperville North High School student Amara Harris, who successfully fought Naperville in court over a charge that she stole a fellow classmate’s AirPods, has filed suit seeking $20 million in compensatory damages from the city.
Wilmette police searching for second armed robbery suspect
Wilmette police on Wednesday were actively pursuing leads on second suspect in an armed robbery in the north suburb earlier this month, authorities said. Saul Esquivel, 18, of the 7400 block of North Damen Avenue in Chicago, was arrested and charged last week with armed robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle and misdemeanor unlawful use […]
HAST students get their day in court
Hammond Academy of Science and Technology Mock Trial teammates got a chance to prove their legal acumen in Lake County Circuit Court Judge Marissa McDermott’s courtroom last week.
Council gives itself power to take control of ShotSpotter, defies Johnson campaign promise
The 34 to 14 vote to give the City Council final say over the mayor’s cancellation plans sharply defies Johnson.