Indian Prairie School District 204 will ask voters to back $420 million in funding for building improvements. The district says the project is “tax neutral” as it plans to replace old bond debt with new debt.
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Plan to transform Recreation Park in Arlington Heights takes first step
Arlington Heights village trustees have signed off on the first part of a park district plan decades in the making to transform one of the oldest and most well-known parks in town.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ‘disappointed’ with sheriff’s answers on hiring of deputy who shot Sonya Massey
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday said he’s “disappointed” with the answers he’s hearing from a downstate sheriff over why his agency hired the deputy who shot and killed 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her Springfield-area home.
Billy Bean, the 2nd openly gay former MLB player who later worked in the commissioner’s office, dies at 60
Billy Bean, who became the second former MLB player to come out as gay before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout with another victory amid gender misconceptions
Imane Khelif is one win away from what she calls the best response to the worldwide scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender.
Kamala Harris’ choice of Tim Walz leaves questions for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s political future
Gov. J.B. Pritzker made the finalist list for vice president, but the selection of Tim Walz leaves questions about his political future.
Kennedy Expressway construction traffic could still be a headache during the DNC — for everyday commuters, at least
For drivers trying to reach downtown via the Kennedy Expressway, the upcoming Democratic National Convention will bring good news and bad news. The expressway will provide a direct route by car from O’Hare International Airport to downtown just as tens of thousands visitors descend on Chicago for the convention. But the highway is in the […]
From No. 1 to 21: A closer look at the Chicago White Sox’s American League record-tying losing streak
The Chicago White Sox last won on July 10 in Game 1 of a doubleheader. They have lost 21 straight games since then, tying an American League record.
Aurora mayor picks school board member for empty city council spot
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has selected Dan Barreiro as his choice to fill a vacant Ward 1 seat on the city council.
Bartlett man charged after firing gun into the air during argument
A Bartlett man has been charged after being accused of firing a gun during an argument.