Chesterton Police are investigating a scam perpetrated against Biggby Coffee, 3091 Village Point, by an unknown person identifying himself as an Internal Revenue Service agent.
Day: July 5, 2024
‘A vile act of hate’: Display of hostages outside Rep. Schneider’s office vandalized
For the second time in less than a week, a Jewish congressman from the North suburbs was the target of antisemitism, his office reported Friday.
Waukegan looking for crosswalk mural artists; ‘We want more energy downtown’
Rachel Cantin, an assistant planner with the city, said $400,000 of a $1.5 million Energy Transition Community Grant from the state of Illinois will be used to hire artists to paint murals in the crosswalks.
Authorities: Fireworks likely cause of two Lake County residential fires
The Lake County sheriff’s office believes to early Friday morning residential fires were ignited by fireworks.
Man accidentally shot at Elgin home on night of Fourth of July
A man was injured Thursday night in what Elgin police are describing as the “accidental discharge of a firearm.”
Wisconsin Supreme Court changes course, will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that officials can place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall’s elections.
Man killed while handling firework on Northwest Side as CFD says it responded to more than a dozen fires overnight
A 34-year-old man was killed while handling a firework Thursday night in the Hermosa neighborhood, according to Chicago police.
Jack in the Box is back: Fast-food chain returning to Chicago area starting next year
Jack in the Box plans to pop up in the Chicago area after a 40-year absence.
59-year-old woman fatally wounded, another in critical condition after shooting in West Humboldt Park
A 59-year-old woman was fatally wounded, and another woman was left in critical condition Thursday night after a shooting in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before midnight, officers responded ro a call of shots fired in the 900 block of North LeClaire Avenue and found a woman, 59, fatally wounded. A 29-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the right torso and was taken in fair condition to Stroger Hospital. Another woman believed to be in her 40s, was shot in the hip and head, and was taken to Stroger Hospital where she was listed in […]
Naperville News Digest: Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair set for July 14; Carillon concert recitals to feature performers from U.S., Europe; DuPage County Animal Services holding kitten adoption event
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.