The news follows eight months of uncertainty and behind-the-scenes posturing inside City Hall.
Johnson hopes to tap progressive Southwest Side alderman as next Zoning chair
Day: July 15, 2024
Niles house fire sends two victims to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
A house fire in the 8200 block of Caldwell Avenue in Niles that began in a home’s family room sent a mother and her teenage daughter to Lutheran General Hospital. The daughter’s condition is fine, but the mother is being examined for smoke inhalation injuries, said Niles Fire Chief Marty Feld. The Niles Fire Department arrived at the scene of the fire on Friday morning at 8:49 a.m., Feld said. The department received additional assistance from the Park Ridge Fire Department, Morton Grove Fire Department, Skokie Fire Department, Des Plaines Fire Department and the North Maine Fire Protection District. Feld […]
Column: Park Forest to continue 75th anniversary events with mid-August gala
The big bash is planned as a concert by the Better Together jazz ensemble, along with a reception and/or dinner in Freedom Hall.
Extreme heat and humidity expected in Chicago Monday after Sunday night storms
Extreme heat and humidity are expected in Chicago Monday after Sunday night storms rolled across the area, causing tree damage and power outages. Weather officials said that temperatures in the city will soar into the 90s throughout the day, with a peak heat index of between 100 and 110 degrees. The heat index approximates how air temperatures feel to the human body when coupled with the day’s humidity. A heat advisory was issued for counties in northern and central Illinois beginning at 8 a.m. Monday. Residents of Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Will […]
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake in DeKalb County felt in Chicago area overnight
The earthquake was recorded at 2:53 a.m. Monday in Somonauk, which is about 60 miles southwest of Chicago.
Hampshire UK Mum Encourages Parents to Unlock Their Child’s Potential Through Research Backed Amazon Bestselling Autism Book
Book Launch: Unlock Autism by Taiba Bajar is out now
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Steinhafels Furniture Superstore replacing former Bed Bath & Beyond in Schaumburg Friday
The opening of a Steinhafels Furniture & Mattress Superstore west of Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg Friday will be the fifth in the suburbs for the Wisconsin-based retailer, and follows last year’s launch of a 110,000-square-foot distribution center in Bolingbrook.
Driver killed in crash with Metra train near Ingleside
A motorist was killed Monday when their vehicle collided with a commuter train near Ingleside, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Chicago White Sox at the All-Star break: A look at the highs — and mostly lows — of the season so far
The story of the Chicago White Sox season has been the historical pace the team is on for losses. Their record is the worst in franchise history through 98 games.