One person is dead following a fire Monday in an attached garage of a house in Buffalo Grove, authorities said.
Day: July 22, 2024
Kamala Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed
From “brat summer” to “coconut tree,” it’s been a timeline full of Kamala Harris-related memes for many people since President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his No. 2 to lead the party.
Travelers warned about rise of passport application scams
U.S. passport processors in Schaumburg Township and Hoffman Estates say would-be international travelers recently have fallen victim to scammers who charged them to download free application forms or collected their personal information.
Oswego OKs annexation, rezoning for residential development
The Oswego Village Board recently approved the annexation and rezoning of 81.1 acres for Hudson Pointe II, a proposed residential development planned on the east side of Harvey Road, immediately south of Wolf’s Crossing Road.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls for Secret Service director to resign
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin called for the head of the Secret Service to resign over the agency’s failures in protecting Donald Trump from an assassination attempt.
14 south suburban students and supervisors stuck in Puerto Rico after technology outages left travelers stranded
Three days after the outage, 14 group members, including supervisors and students, are still in Puerto Rico with flights scheduled Tuesday.
Waukegan cop injured when dragged briefly by fleeing car
The officer struck his head on the pavement and suffered scrapes, bruises and abrasions, police said.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes on tollway, Illinois State Police say
The famed hot dog-shaped vehicle was involved in a rollover accident on the Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook late Monday morning, state police said.
Volunteer named Northbrook Park District 2024 Coach of the Year
Playing basketball in high school taught Carl Peller fundamental life lessons. As a volunteer coach for the Northbrook Park District, he’s been devoted to helping young girls enjoy the same experience.
Lake Forest approves purchase of building to house police
The $3.5 million purchase puts the city in position to convert the nearly 100,000 square structure into the city’s police headquarters as part of a project where total costs are estimated to go well over $30 million.