In a straw poll taken among Northwest suburban Republicans Monday, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina emerged as the perceived choice former President Donald Trump will make for his running mate.
Day: July 9, 2024
Gov. J.B. Pritzker stands by the president: ‘Joe Biden is going to be our nominee’
Gov. J.B. Pritkzer declared that “Joe Biden is going to be our nominee” in his first comments since a group of governors met with the president last week
Indiana AG files suit against East Chicago council over federal immigration law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the East Chicago Common Council to comply with federal immigration law.
Aurora panel recommends contract for renovation work at RiverEdge Park
Work on renovations at RiverEdge Park could start in September if the Aurora City Council approves the first contract connected to the project.
Sunday’s Southland Community Garden Walk features decades of designs
Gardeners in Flossmoor and Homewood weren’t daunted by June’s cicadas as they prepared for Sunday’s Southland Community Garden Walk.
Merrillville man gets 32.5 years for filming himself having sex with a child
A Merrillville man was sentenced to 32.5 years Tuesday for allegedly filming himself having sex with a child.
Burr Ridge approves measures to improve businesses
The Burr Ridge board of trustees voted on two measures, during its meeting Monday, intended to improve both industrial and some retail businesses in the village via economic incentives.
Porter County council approves restructuring, pay changes for deputy coroners
Deputies in the Porter County Coroner’s Office are working under a new staffing structure and pay rate after the Porter County Council heeded the office’s concerns about a potential staffing crisis because too many deputies are leaving because they can’t cover the 12-hour shifts and still work their day jobs.
Oak Park area organizations prepping for the new school year: Collecting supplies, advising of needed dental and health exams
Area organizations are anticipating the start of the new academic year next month and have begun planning to help families of students who may need school supplies and more. One collection effort is mentioned in the June 27 edition of the village of River Forest electronic newsletter. River Forest and Oak Park townships have started their annual back to school drives. “From Pre-K to high school seniors, the townships are collecting new book bags and school supplies to ensure every student in our community starts the year off right,” reads an announcement in the newsletter about the drives. Donations may […]
Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in race for WNBA Rookie of the Year, according to a panel of AP voters
Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in the race for WNBA Rookie of the Year honors at the midpoint of the season, according to a national panel of AP voters.