On June 15, 1996, Ella Fitzgerald, the “first lady of song,” died in Beverly Hills, California, at age 79.
Today In History: Ella Fitzgerald dies
Day: June 15, 2024
Ask Amy: Why do men continually try to hit on me?
Dear Amy: I never wear makeup. I am a jeans and T-shirt type of woman. Also, I’m a bit overweight. I don’t fit the typically “girly” stereotypes.
Chicago White Sox lose series opener to Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 for 23rd defeat in 27 games
The Chicago White Sox lost the series opener to the Arizona Diamonbacks 7-1 on Friday. It was their 23 defeat in 27 games, and they fell to 6-30 on the road.
Daily Horoscope for June 15, 2024
We’re moving along at a gentle pace today, with no need to rush or worry. The Moon is in Libra, speaking up about the rewards of aiming for a steady middle ground, rather than trying to rock the boat just for laughs or pressing buttons to cause a reaction. Our words carry extra weight while the Sun and Mercury continue to waltz through Gemini, so there’s no need for us to keep our kind thoughts to ourselves. Communication can work wonders.
Boy, 13, critically wounded in North Lawndale shooting: police
A 13-year-old boy was in critical condition after he was shot in the head in the North Lawndale neighborhood Friday night, officials said. The boy was standing on the sidewalk on the 1300 block of South Independence Boulevard at about 8:20 p.m. when an unknown man fired at him, police said. Chicago fire personnel took the boy to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head where he was listed in critical condition. Police said no one was in custody and detectives were investigating the shooting.
‘A far more complex process’: District 79 preparing for Ivanhoe Village mega-development in Mundelein
Fremont District 79 and Mundelein High School District 120 hope to minimize the effect on taxpayers from planned Ivanhoe Village mega-development.
Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora taking shape, getting ready for opener
The Aurora Civic Center Authority is seeking a liquor license for the new immersive theater.
Officials decry census’ population loss estimates in Northwest suburbs
Recently released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau showing significant population declines among several Northwest Cook County towns. The federal agency is estimating a drop of more than 4% of the residents in nearly a dozen towns located in the Cook County panhandle between 2020 and 2023.
Aurora City Council to look at pay rates for aldermen, mayor
Any increase voted on this year for aldermen would take effect in 2027. For the mayor, any increase would be in 2025.
Dallas Mavericks avoid sweep with 122-84 rout of Boston Celtics in Game 4 of NBA Finals
Luka Dončić scored 29 points, Kyrie Irving added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks fended off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday.