The Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park in Aurora will open this year on Nov. 22, officials announced Tuesday.
Opening day announced for Aurora Christkindlmarket
Day: August 6, 2024
‘They have a good view’: Harwood Heights Fest adds rooftop security
‘They have a good view’ Harwood Heights annual Harwood Heights Summer Fest and Carnival adds rooftop rifle police presence The 2024 Harwood Heights Summer Fest and Carnival celebrated 77 years of being the municipality and community of Harwood Heights. The celebration launching at Saint Monica and Rosalie Roman Catholic Parish (6750 W. Montrose Ave.) was so popular that Harwood Heights included a carnival over four days and this year, added the Summer Fest portion all four days to match it in the church’s backyard starting Thursday, Aug 1. In previous years, Summer Fest was held outdoors on the grounds […]
Burr Ridge Police Chief John Madden to retire
After decades on the force, Burr Ridge Police Chief John Madden announced his retirement publicly Tuesday. His last day will be Aug. 24.
2024 Equity Jeff Award nominations: Goodman and Mercury Theater top the list
The nominations are in for this year’s awards for union-affiliated Equity theaters around Chicago, with “Turret” by A Red Orchid and Mercury’s “Young Frankenstein” the shows with the most votes.
Frank Thomas says ‘it’s time to snap’ as Chicago White Sox lose 21st straight game: ‘We’re the laughing stock of baseball’
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas says he would throw a postgame tantrum with reporters if he were managing the Chicago White Sox.
Tim Walz’s journey from high school football coach to VP candidate
Some 20 years ago, a lawyer named Kamala Harris won her first political race, becoming the first Black and South Asian woman elected district attorney of San Francisco in 2003 after campaigning on criminal justice policy changes, including opposition to the death penalty.
An accomplished athlete, Lucas Szymborski returns to Crown Point after years away: ‘We’re excited to have him’
Szymborski is a Ball State football commit and two-time Tennessee state champion in wrestling.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard says administrator fired, trustees OK handful of layoffs
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard says Keith Freeman out as village administrator, trustees contend she lacks legal authority to do it.
Who is Tim Walz? Five things to know about Kamala Harris’ choice for vice president
The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken television appearances in the days after President Joe Biden decided not to seek a second term.
Myles Batesky is Libertyville’s latest Division I lineman prospect. ‘Consistent dedication’ sets him apart.
Batesky plays under the same offensive coordinator that Bears QB Caleb Williams did in high school.