Suburban GOP delegates on Friday headed back home from the Republican National Convention, saying they felt energized and hopeful for the November election.
Day: July 19, 2024
Growing Colombian community in Aurora honored during ceremony downtown
The city raised the bright yellow, blue and red flag of Colombia Friday at One Aurora Plaza in honor of the 214th anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain, as well as to recognize Aurora’s Colombian community.
Arrest made in threat to assassinate GOP state lawmaker, senior fair postponed as a result
State lawmaker gets assassination warning just days after attempt on former President Donald Trump.
26-year prison sentence for Schaumburg man who robbed two phone stores at gunpoint
A former Schaumburg man was sentenced to 26 years in prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery of two DuPage County wireless phone stores.
Aurora City Council to vote on $4.1 million contract for RiverEdge Park renovation work
The vote on the contract with R.C. Wegman of Aurora would be the first of several for an estimated $16 million project that would include a new backstage, a new entry on the southern edge of the park, a new beverage pavilion, a new VIP section and new restrooms at the facility in Aurora.
Chicago Fire will offer vouchers to fans if Lionel Messi doesn’t play next month at Soldier Field
The Chicago Fire said Friday they will offer vouchers to fans if Lionel Messi doesn’t play for Inter Miami when the teams meet Aug. 31 at Soldier Field.
Skeletal remains found in Yorkville identified as ‘a pioneer of Kendall County’ who died in mid-1800s
The remains were identified as Lucy Crater, called “a pioneer of Kendall County,” who died in 1848 at the age of 20, officials said.
National Weather Service confirms recent storms spawned at least five tornadoes in Aurora area
At least five tornadoes hit the Aurora area during last Sunday and Monday night storms, but no injuries or deaths have been reported from them.
Gary woman charged with killing child’s father outside EC apartments
A Gary woman is facing charges for killing her child’s father on July 4, records allege.
Chicago Cubs offense still sluggish coming out of the break in a 5-2 loss to Arizona Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs may have been refreshed after the four-day All-Star break but they had a hard time getting the offense going, striking out 13 times.