A Gary man is facing multiple counts of dealing cocaine and methamphetamine after a six-month investigation by the Porter County Multi Enforcement group.
Day: August 19, 2024
Area pet shelters face food shortages: ‘The need has exploded’
Shelters such as Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge go through hundreds of pounds of pet food per day and are seeking help.
Tinley Park man guilty in May 2022 beating death of 17-year-old daughter, a senior at Andrew
Mohammed Almaru, of Tinley Park, was convicted of first-degree murder in the May 1, 2022, beating death of his 17-year-old daughter.
Mediterranean restaurant coming to downtown Glenview with financial aid from the Village
A stylish new Mediterranean restaurant is coming to the historic “Glenview House” thanks to $2.9 million in grants and loan guarantees from the village and cautions from historians.
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The Chicago River Swim is still on — but it’s been moved to Lake Michigan
The city denied a permit for the open-water river event because of safety concerns related to the proposed route and number of swimmers.
Walz makes surprise appearance at Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi event
Northwest suburban Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi was to be the keynote speaker Monday at a meeting of the Asian American and Pacific Islander caucus, but no wonder he began his remarks saying he would observe three rules of public speaking: “be short, be sweet and be gone.”
Fashion design, sex abuse prevention programs approved for Thornton Township high schools
The Thornton Township High School District 205 Board approved and renewed programs to help students build diverse skills.
Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress.
Elgin News Digest: Rev. Andrew Love named pastor at Progressive Baptist Church; Elgin National Watch Historic District exhibit opens Friday
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.