Six Flags Great America in Gurnee today announced plans to debut the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions on a dive coaster.
Day: August 15, 2024
DNC protest groups cry foul after city denies permits for stage and sound system at rallies near United Center
A coalition of activist groups planning a massive protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week are crying foul.
White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
The Biden administration said Thursday that drug price negotiations will knock hundreds of dollars — in some cases thousands — off the list prices of 10 of Medicare’s most popular and costliest drugs.
TJ Graddy enters 2nd season as Waukegan’s QB with confidence after challenging debut: ‘I know I can handle it’
Graddy missed four games with a shoulder injury last season, when Waukegan won just one game.
Contract stalemate leaves Waukegan high school campuses without SROs; ‘Rest assured that … does not compromise our schools’ safety’
Negotiations between city and school district officials were ongoing this week as they work to come to an agreement to return the SROs to the Brookside and Washington campuses.
As fallout surges from Venezuela’s election crisis, the region fears another mass exodus
President Nicolás Maduro’s contested claim of victory in last month’s election not only threw Venezuela into uncertainty but also spread anxiety from neighboring Colombia to faraway Chile as the region braced for a new migration surge.
Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water
Hurricane Ernesto barreled toward Bermuda on Thursday after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat enveloped the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health.
Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change, an AP-NORC poll finds
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that Democrats have slightly higher trust in Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability to address the issue of climate change than President Joe Biden.
Kamala Harris’ move to the top of the ticket gave DNC hotel bookings in Chicago a boost, but don’t expect Taylor Swift-level crowds
The Democratic National Committee signed contracts with more than 40 Chicago hotels, including the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Palmer House Hilton and Sheraton Grand Chicago.
Hanover Central’s Kiara Desiderio has scored 158 goals in 3 seasons. ‘It’s uncanny.’ What more can she do?
Desiderio is aiming for a new career-high in goals and a postseason run that doesn’t end in the regional semifinals.