Developer returns with revised plan calling for mix of townhouses and single-family homes in Lake Zurich
Day: June 18, 2024
Exonerated former Gurnee man receives certificate of innocence
Three decades after he was wrongly convicted and sent to prison for the 1993 murder of his ex-wife, former Gurnee resident Herman Williams is officially an innocent man.
Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban
Senate Republicans blocked bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would have outlawed bump stocks after the Supreme Court struck down a ban on the rapid-fire gun accessory used in the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history.
Cooling Centers available in Evanston to help beat heatwave
With another summer heatwave expected to last all week, Evanston has several cooling centers available to residents looking to beat the several days of 90-plus-degree heat. Community centers – including the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Robert Crown Community Center, Fleetwood Jourdain Center and Levy Senior Center – in the city are open normal hours this […]
Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally
President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early Wednesday, Russian news agencies reported, after he said the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington.
Se prevé que la ola de calor se quedará en Chicago toda la semana
Se prevé que una ola de calor que se extiende desde el Medio Oeste hasta el Noreste dure al menos cinco días, los meteorólogos indican que Chicago es una de una docena de grandes áreas metropolitanas con temperaturas que oscilarán entre los 90ºF y 95ºF durante la semana. La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Illinois […]
Cooling shelters open amid high temperatures
High temperatures and humidity can create dangerous conditions, and officials are urging residents to seek assistance at local cooling shelters if necessary.
New mural in Aurora pays tribute to blues greats
A new mural in Aurora pays homage to five iconic blues artists while embracing the city’s historical importance to the music genre.
Youth summit, flag-raising in Aurora on Wednesday to celebrate Juneteenth
Aurora will conclude a week of activities to honor Juneteenth with two events on the holiday itself on Wednesday.
Self-proclaimed ‘Wolf of Rush Street’ pleads guilty to arranging sexual trysts
A Chicago entrepreneur with business ties to the son-in-law of former Cook County Democratic boss Joseph Berrios pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges alleging he arranged to have women travel out of state for high-paid trysts with himself and others.