An EF-1 tornado moved through south Naperville Monday night, the National Weather Service has confirmed.
Day: July 17, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appointment of progressive Southwest Side alderman as Zoning chair delayed
Rules Committee chair Ald. Michelle Harris opted not to call the item at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, without explaining why she was stopping a vote on the mayor’s choice for the key position.
Beer and Big Wheels: Emmett’s Brewing celebrates 25 years in West Dundee
Emmett’s Tavern & Brewing Co. is celebrating 25 years in downtown West Dundee with a brewfest featuring live music, food, beer and, wait for it … adult Big Wheel races.
Stephen Curry scores 24 points in Olympic warmup win for the US men’s basketball team
Stephen Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions in advance of the Paris Olympics.
Exhibit puts spotlight on old Oswego Drag Raceway: ‘That’s the thing that put us on the map’
Racing fans from days gone by as well as current enthusiasts may want to cruise by the Little White School Museum in Oswego where a special exhibit on the former Oswego Drag Raceway was recently unveiled.
Des Plaines to spend $134 million to replace lead pipes
Des Plaines officials plan to spend $134 million over 20 years replacing water service lines made from lead or galvanized steel.
After more than 20 years, Lake Zurich’s lakefront promenade ready for a reboot and refresh
New pavers, landscaping and other elements are part of a $586,648 refresh of the more than 20-year-old lakefront promenade in Lake Zurich.
Suburban Cook County resident has year’s first human case of West Nile virus
The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the first human case of West Nile virus so far this year, the agency said Wednesday.
Afternoon Briefing: Chicago e-commerce pioneer Grubhub turns 20
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Review: ‘The Mad Ones’ by Blank Theatre is a small coming-of-age musical with a big heart
This warm-centered show has a strong lead performance from Rachel Guth as it tells the story of a high school senior facing down choices.