Emmit Yarbrough appears headed to trial Aug. 26 for allegedly taking Deborah Leslie’s overdosed body to Gary to set on fire in an abandoned building.
Man likely headed to trial for taking overdosed Griffith woman’s body to Gary to burn
Day: August 15, 2024
Two fuel leaks in less than a week on the Fox River has Elgin officials looking for a source
Two incidents of petroleum-based fuel leaking into Elgin stormwater basins near Highland Avenue and being discharged into the Fox River are under investigation, Fire Chief Robb Cagann said.
Afternoon Briefing: Developer in assessor’s office bribery scheme sentenced
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Religion roundup: Greek Fest, bingo, Polish food and more in the works
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Former Griffith Kmart to stay vacant as Menards backs off plans for new store
A major retail development in Griffith appears to be dead, as the former Kmart at Ridge Road and Cline Avenue has remained unoccupied for more than eight years now.
Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
Swedish health officials said Thursday they have identified the first case of a person with the more infectious form of mpox first seen in eastern Congo, a day after the World Health Organization declared the outbreaks there and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency.
‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98
Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.
Noëlle Fueter, Purpose Coach, Top Amazon Best-Seller Lists With New Book “The Animal Code”
In this book, Noëlle Fueter shares her inspirational journey of overcoming adversity and finding purpose through her profound connection with animals. Her new book hit best-seller lists on Amazon.com and ranked in the Kindle categories: #1 Best Seller Animal and Comparative Psychology #1 Hot New Release Evolutionary Psychology #1 Hot New Release Animal and Comparative Psychology #4 Hot New Release Personal Transformation and Spirituality #5 Best Seller Evolutionary Psychology Fueter: “I am thrilled and humbled to see ‘The Animal Code’ reach #1 on Amazon. This is more than just a…
Elgin officials suspect illegal dumping caused fuel slicks on Fox River
Elgin officials are trying to learn the source of two different fuel discharges into the Fox River, but say there is no significant risk to the water or wildlife.
Mobile DMV allows Mundelein-area residents to avoid long drives; ‘This makes services more accessible’
Stadlman was one of 50 people who renewed their licenses, received Real IDs, filed changes of address or got vehicle stickers during a Mobile DMV event Aug. 13 at the Village Hall.