U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen.
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in trial that featured tales of bribes paid in cash, gold and a car
Day: July 16, 2024
Storm damage, power outages reported in south and southwest suburbs
First responders responded to about 40 calls for service, requiring assistance from Frankfort, Mokena, Lockport, Manteno and Manhattan.
Lake County spared for the most part as tornadoes pummel Chicago area; power outages, flooding reported
Severe thunderstorms rolled through Lake County Monday night and early into Tuesday morning, flooding some roads and causing power outages, with the Waukegan area the hardest hit.
La Grange and La Grange Park create local court for violations of village codes and ordinances
La Grange and La Grange Park officials have agreed to create a shared adjudication court designed to serve both communities.
Boy pinned under car after crashing motorcycle in Hanover Park
A 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon when the motorcycle he was illegally riding near the intersection of Olde Salem Road and Taft Circle collided with a car.
Column: From humble beginnings, Scotty Gardner shows drive. And success follows. ‘Took it to the next level.’
Scotty Gardner is now a regular with the traveling Mid-Am Racing Series.
Chicagoland communities react to potential grocery store closures
Local officials are not expressing fears of closing stores or erosion of quality if some individual Mariano’s grocery stores are sold off as part of a proposed merger between two large grocery store chains. On July 9, Kroger and Albertson’s revealed a list of 35 Illinois stores to be divested as the two companies seek […]
Scoop Waukegan brings out classic cars and memories; ‘It’s all about … the love of cars and love of community’
The Mercado, Vazquez and Hernandez families were among approximately 30,000 participants in Scoop Waukegan Friday and Saturday in the city’s downtown, displaying their vintage cars in what is the modern day version of scoop the loop.
Chicago Air and Water Show 2024: Blue Angels and Golden Knights return — a week earlier than usual
Feel the need for speed? The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are returning to Chicago next month.
Canty, Grasse discuss state government and residents’ concerns at town hall forum
New legislation, the state budget and issues impacting seniors were among the top issues discussed at a town hall meeting that area Democratic state legislators held recently in Arlington Heights. Newly appointed state Rep. Nicolle Grasse and state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, both from Arlington Heights, hosted the meeting of constituents and stakeholders July 10 at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Arlington Heights. State Sen. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, was scheduled to attend but did not, disappointing a few who attended. The three state leaders were scheduled, however, to host another town hall the next day in Rolling Meadows. […]