Former Portage Mayor James Snyder’s federal court case isn’t over yet, as his attorneys and federal prosecutors make a bid to have his bribery case, which was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, either dismissed forever or tried another time.
Police officers are looking for a Chicago man considered armed and dangerous in the area near Route 14 between Cuba Road and Lake Barrington, an alert from the Village of Barrington said.
‘He changed things through his leadership’ Evanston remembers William H. Logan Jr., the city’s first Black police chief Evanston came together to honor the memory and legacy of Evanston’s first Black Police Chief William H. Logan Jr., 92, who died July 21. The honorarium included a morning outdoor Memorial Service on Friday, Aug.16 at the Evanston Police Department (1454 Elmwood Ave.). Saturday, Aug. 17 included a morning visitation and service at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) before burial in Northbrook at Sunset Memorial Lawns (3100 Shermer Road). A repast was offered in the east cafeteria at ETHS. The […]
Barrington School District 220 has gone into a lockdown after report of Lake County sheriff’s being in pursuit of an armed man, according to information from district officials and the county sheriff’s social media page. “The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and multiple law enforcement are searching for a possible armed subject watned in connection with a Chicago homicide,” reads a post on the sheriff’s Facebook page. The man “fled on foot from Chicago Police from a business near Route 14 and Pepper Road.” The social media post, which was added around 2 p.m. Tuesday, called the man “armed and dangerous.” […]
Northwest Indiana’s three casinos reported revenues of $72 million in July, down about 9.6% from the approximately $79.7 million reported for the same month last year, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission’s monthly gaming report. Hard Rock Northern Indiana remained a bright spot for earnings with about $37.6 million reported for July, an increase over July 2023’s reported $36.9 million, according to the report. Matt Schuffert, president of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, said he was pleased that the casino saw a 1.7% increase this month compared to July 2023. But, as a whole, July was a challenging month for […]
A Gary church is one step closer to receiving needed help, but its staff is hoping to leave a statewide landmarks list soon.
A DNA hit led to a murder charge in a January 1999 woman’s stabbing death inside her second-floor Gary apartment, court records show. Orvall M. McMoore, now 57, of Chicago, was charged July 30 in 27-year-old Lisa Anderson’s death. She was discovered on Jan. 12, 1999 after her mother hadn’t heard from her.
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will not play Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs in the preseason finale.
The last time a tan suit made political waves, it was also late August, and the person wearing it was President Barack Obama.
A controversial plan for an apartment building for people with disabilities who otherwise could face homelessness is moving forward in Arlington Heights.