A federal judge Thursday ordered former Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz back to prison for seven more months for causing a low-speed drunken-driving crash in Berwyn in May with a blood-alcohol content nearly four times the legal limit.
Day: August 15, 2024
Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze medal is ‘unjust’ and a ‘significant blow’
American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel’s decision that she must return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics “unjust” and a “significant blow” in a message posted on social media Thursday. The International Olympic Committee, in light of the decision by the Court of Arbitration for […]
Gary council repeals welcoming ordinance with looming threat of AG lawsuit
The Gary Common Council repealed its “welcoming city” ordinance earlier this month in response to Attorney General Todd Rokita’s letter warning of a lawsuit in response to the ordinance.
End of Summer Bash ends a season of Elgin festivals that brought out big crowds
Summer in Elgin wrapped up last weekend with a Candyland-themed bash that culminated with a light show featuring 300 drones, which brought nearly 8,000 to Festival Park. The End of Summer Bash was another hit in a months-long series of events meant to lure residents and out-of-towners to the city on the Fox River.
First-time Lakefront Games will include ‘largest game of Simon Says in Chicago history’
The free event over two days will have golf challenges, tricycle racing, vintage arcade games and “Jeopardy.”
Aurora celebrates Indian Independence Day
A celebration heavy in song and dancing recognized the 78th year of India’s independence from British rule.
Column: Grady Sizemore’s strange journey from Mr. Mom to Chicago White Sox interim manager
How Grady Sizemore found himself managing a Chicago White Sox team on track to set a record for losses is a long, strange story that’s hard to believe.
Acquitted on child molesting, Hobart man gets time served on battery
When a jury acquitted Carlos Villarreal on July 30 of Level 4 felony child molesting, they instead convicted him of a lower misdemeanor battery charge.
Hoffman Estates joins other suburbs by outsourcing crossing guards
Facing increasing difficulty finding and retaining school crossing guards, Hoffman Estates is joining neighbors Schaumburg, Hanover Park and Barrington by contracting Aurora-based Andy Frain for those services.
Sugar Grove Plan Commission recommends approval of controversial Crown development proposal
Against the pleas of nearby residents, the Sugar Grove Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals recommended for final approval a project known as The Grove by Crown Community Development.