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From the Farm: Newspapers are part of ‘the secret’ to informed aging stellar mental healthy
Day: August 16, 2024
District 220 seeks $64 million tax hike for new auditorium, curriculum improvements
The Nov. 5 ballot is asking Barrington Area Unit District 220 voters for a $64 million property tax hike to build a high school auditorium, improve safety and security in the district, and enhance the science, math and arts curriculum.
Pedestrian killed trying to cross Elmhurst Road in Des Plaines
A 41-year-old man was killed trying to cross Elmhurst Road near Kathleen Drive in Des Plaines late Thursday.
Afternoon Briefing: Former Mayor Richard Daley expected to attend DNC
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Activist investor acquires 10% stake in Portillo’s and pushes for change, including smaller restaurants
Changes to the company’s board of directors have been discussed as has the potential sale of the business.
Geneva’s Third Street to be closed six weeks for railroad construction
Starting Monday, Third Street in Geneva will be closed for roughly six weeks at the railroad crossing near the Metra station as Union Pacific works on its West Line, officials said.
Merrillville man signs plea for assaulting mentally disabled girl in hotel
A Merrillville man signed a plea deal Thursday admitting he assaulted a “mentally disabled” girl in a hotel. Karl Harden, 46, pleaded guilty to battery resulting in bodily injury to a disabled person, a Level 5 felony. If a judge accepts the plea, he faces up to six years.
Pace, CPS paratransit drivers go on strike, limiting service for some riders with disabilities
The drivers, employed by SCR Medical Transportation, walked out on strike at 3 a.m. Friday, according to Teamsters Local 727.
Griffith man gets probation in plea for severely beating wife
Nearly two years after beating his wife in a “gruesome” scene, Donald Frey was sentenced to four years probation in a plea deal. Frey, 76, of Griffith, admitted July 2 to Level 5 felony domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury. He was originally charged with attempted murder.
NIRPC wants to reduce cost of state audits
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission hopes to reduce the cost of State Board of Accounts audits for local governments.