Days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Chicago Police Department leadership once again stressed the city’s preparedness for next month’s Democratic National Convention.
Day: July 15, 2024
Illinois delegates in Milwaukee say J.D. Vance ‘will bring a lot of energy’ to GOP ticket
Illinois delegates praised Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Naperville Police Arrests for July 8-11
Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.
American music, international twist a hit at Frankfort Bluegrass Festival
Over a hundred volunteers, thousands of spectators joined 14 bands for 12 edition of the award winning Frankfort Bluegrass Festival.
Sanford Burris skippers Maverick to record time in Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
Sanford Burris skippered Maverick to a record-breaking finish in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, finishing the course of 289 nautical miles up Lake Michigan in 22 hours, 24 minutes and 23 seconds.
Skokie considers ranked choice voting, term limits referendums
After debating on how the questions should appear on the ballot, Skokie’s village board moved closer to voting on two referendum questions that will appear on the ballot for November’s presidential election. The village board approved hiring an outside law firm to formulate the question asking Skokie voters if they would like to switch over to a ranked choice voting system for municipal elections. The board will also decide if it wants to ask voters if they wish to implement term limits for municipal positions as well. If approved, ranked choice voting and term limits will only apply for village […]
Naperville News Digest: Electrical storm believed cause of house fire causing $150k in damage; WNV-infected mosquitoes, bird found in five Will County locations
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
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Gary police department receives $264,000 in Community Project Funding for license plate reader technology
The Gary Police Department received $264,000 in Community Project Funding secured by U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, to purchase more license plate reader technology.
Rebuilt bridges, improved intersections among this year’s projects in DuPage County
DuPage County will spend more than $36 million this year to improve county roadways.