An attorney representing the owner of the Liberty Theater in downtown Libertyville received an earful from village leaders involving its proposed redevelopment.
Day: June 13, 2024
Batavia considers policy on displaying flags at city hall
Batavia may adopt a policy on what flags to fly outside city hall after a resident asked it to fly a Sacred Heart of Jesus flag.
County appoints insider as new inspector general
Paxton said he would prioritize identifying waste and mismanagement, compliance with political hiring guidelines under the Shakman decree and allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment.
President Biden says he won’t offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence
President Joe Biden said Thursday that he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.
Will County Forest Preserve Board votes to borrow $50 million for capital program
The forest district board voted 16-2 to approve the bond sale, with two Republican board members — Mark Revis of Plainfield and Raquel Mitchell of Bolingbrook — casting no votes.
‘A place to last’: Hoffman Estates says goodbye to Sears HQ, hello to Compass Datacenters as redevelopment kicks off
Though demolition and construction still lie ahead, Thursday marked a significant milestone in the transition of 273 acres in Hoffman Estates from Sears’ corporate headquarters into one of the largest data center campuses in Illinois.
Trump refers to Milwaukee as ‘horrible’ just before the city hosts the Republican convention
Former President Donald Trump used the word “horrible” in talking about Milwaukee — the city where he will accept the Republican nomination next month — during a closed-door meeting Thursday with GOP congressmen, according to several people in the room who spoke afterward.
After 43 years, owner of Tony’s Steamers in Winfield is hanging up the apron
After 43 years of serving up Hall of Fame-worthy hot dogs, Tony Vassil of Tony’s Steamers in Winfield is retiring.
Economic development breakfast touts Will County’s economy, but notes lack of diverse housing and sufficient workforce
A lack of diverse housing development and labor force issues remain sticking points for the Will County, economic development leaders say.
Naperville residents’ input sought on upgrades and new amenities for Nike complex, Fort Hill center
The Naperville Park District is gathering community feedback on possible renovations at Nike Sports Complex and Fort Hill Activity Center in anticipation of upgrading and maybe adding amenities next year and beyond.