Like every year, and in communities around the nation, La Grange Park celebrated National Night Out on August 6.
Day: August 12, 2024
All-Star Dearica Hamby sues the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces, alleging discrimination and retaliation for being pregnant
Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant.
Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won’t reconsider decision
USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics.
Elmhurst Park District will ask voters for tax increase to pay for new Wagner center, band shell
The Elmhurst Park District will ask voters in November to approve an $89.95 million funding plan for a new Wagner Community Center, a band shell in Wilder Park and other outdoor amenities.
‘Face of the convention’: DNC volunteers getting front-row seat to history
From drivers, to way-finders to greeters — the DNC needed thousands of volunteers and the region stepped up.
Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris’ campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been spreading false claims that an image of thousands of people waiting at Detroit’s airport as Democrat Kamala Harris arrived for a campaign rally was fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence.
Libertyville board to consider revised plan for Liberty Theater site
The Libertyville village board Tuesday will consider revised elements for the proposed redevelopment of the Liberty Theater property at 708 N. Milwaukee Ave., the northern gateway to downtown.
Free COVID vaccines will soon become harder for some to find
The CDC announced in May that funding for the Bridge Access Program, which clinics expected to last through December and provided free COVID vaccines, would actually run out by the end of August.
Fourth Paws and Claws Rally for Rescues event scheduled for Sept. 21 in Evanston
Evanston’s Paws and Claws will be hosting its annual Rally for Rescues community event next month at Baker Park. Those looking to meet some furry friends and maybe take a new best friend home can stop by Baker Park on Evanston’s south side on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Executive Director Ashlynn Boyce said the event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Regular CTA Purple Line riders may be familiar with Paws and Claws, Evanston’s first cats-only adoption center, as it sits right across Chicago Avenue from the Main Station stop. Passersby can peek through […]
Alternative hair, local art slated for soon-to-open Palatine salon
A hair salon with an artistic spin is about to open in downtown Palatine. Hair plus art is part of the equation at Little Broken Things, currently located at 2031 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.