Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the United States earned a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday.
Day: August 6, 2024
Quinn Fest turns ‘horrible incident’ into a celebration of love in Homewood
Born of a nasty altercation with a neighbor, Quinn Fest in Homewood has become an annual event bringing 100 people to a yard in Homewood.
Editorial: The 2024 White Sox already are a team for the ages. There’s still more to ‘accomplish.’
The White Sox tied the American League record for most consecutive losses. A team this bad might as well stand alone in the records.
Gurnee continues to wrestle over proposed homeless shelter; Aug. 19 vote set
The proposed site would only be available for adults, and would be able to house a maximum of 90 clients in 10 units.
Three Skokie parks renamed to honor Native American tribes
The Skokie Park District announced on Wednesday it would rename three Skokie parks to honor Native American tribes at the requests of the tribes. The name changes have been made online, but physical changes to the signs will take some time, the Executive Director of the park district, Michelle Tuft, said. The three parks with the name changes are Menominee Park, Seneca Park and Sequoya Park, which will have the new names of Mamaceqtaw Park, Onöndowa’ga Park, which will have a subheading that reads “People of the Great Hill” and Sequoyah Park, respectively. The park district board unanimously voted in […]
Christkindlmarket to return to Chicago and Aurora Nov. 22, officials say
While there will be no Christkindlmarket at Wrigley Field in 2024, officials announced two locations will reopen in Chicago and Aurora on Nov. 22. Officials with the German-American Events announced the 28th season set to open Nov. 22 at Daley Plaza in Chicago, and at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. The Daley Plaza location is at 50 W. Washington St., and RiverEdge Park is located at 360 N. Broadway in Aurora, according to a news release. In Chicago, the holiday market begins Nov. 22 and continues to Christmas Eve during the following schedule • Sundays through Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]
Elgin’s Big Lots store one of nine in Illinois being closed by financially struggling discount retailer
The Big Lots store in Elgin’s Otter Creek Shopping Center on Randall Road is one of hundreds across the country this is closing.
Charles Barkley says he won’t retire and will remain with TNT Sports — even if they don’t have the NBA
Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract, reversing the announcement he made in June during the NBA Finals.
Security guard and CCL holder fires weapon after group attacks on South Side
A conceal and carry license holder fired his weapon after suffering a broken finger while getting attacked by a large group Tuesday morning in the Chatham neighborhood, Chicago police said. About 8:30 a.m., a security guard was working in the 100 block of West 87th Street when he became involved in a verbal argument that turned physical with a large group of people, police said. The security guard was struck and suffered a broken finger. The guard, who is a CCL holder, discharged his weapon striking a 28-year-old man to the wrist and ankle. The wounded man was taken in […]
Oak Brook seeks volunteers to join Emergency Services Disaster Agency program
Oak Brook is seeking volunteers for its new Emergency Services Disaster Agency Volunteer program.