Jeremiah Johnson of Frankfort was sentenced to a year in prison after pleading to federal charges of filing false income tax returns.
Frankfort man gets year in prison for filing false tax return, must pay IRS
Day: August 20, 2024
Palestinian and Jewish runners jog together during DNC to push for cease-fire, hostage release: ‘We believe enough is enough’
Before starting a four-mile run, about a dozen joggers warmed up at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park Tuesday morning. Some stretched, while others handed out gray t-shirts to newcomers. On the front, in a white, simple font, was the message “Ceasefire Now. Hostage/Prisoner Release.” And on the back — “All for All.” “This war hasn’t offered more security to the Israelis or freedom to the Palestinians. We believe enough is enough,” said organizer Anan Abu-Taleb. The morning runs during this week’s Democratic National Convention are the brainchild of Abu-Taleb, the former mayor of Oak Park who was born in Gaza, […]
With inflation hiking costs, District 207 OKs budget up $12.6 million over last year
Even with COVID-19 relief money from the federal government coming to an end for school districts nationwide, Maine Township High School District 207 was able to approve a bigger budget with a surplus for the upcoming school year compared to the 2023-2024 budget. Administrators say the effects of inflation helped the district balance its budget when the district raised its property tax levy in late 2023. The Board of Education for Maine Township High School District 207 approved the budget for the upcoming school year at its Aug. 5 board meeting. The 2024-2025 budget approved by the board is for […]
Police dog locates Fox Lake woman who led authorities on 100 mph chase
A Fox Lake woman authorities said led Lake County sheriff’s deputies on a chase reaching speeds of more than 100 mph was apprehended Monday night with an assist from a police dog.
‘Elections are now fought in the suburbs’: Illinois delegates hopeful for another historic win in November
DuPage County Board Chairman Deborah Conroy reflected on the change in suburban politics and her hopes for the November election during a breakfast Tuesday with Illinois delegates at the Democratic National Convention.
Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He’s returning to make the case for Kamala Harris
Barack Obama was days shy of his 43rd birthday and months from being elected to the U.S. Senate when he stepped onto a Boston stage at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
On the DNC breakfast circuit, Gov. JB Pritzker explains ‘concern’ he had over Biden candidacy
Ahead of his Democratic National Convention speech, Gov. JB Pritzker elaborated the “concern” he had over President Joe Biden’s electoral chances before he quit the race.
Elgin cops planning to be first in Illinois to use AI to generate police reports
When she first started writing reports as a rookie police officer more than 25 years ago, the protocol was to do them by hand using carbon paper, Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley said. Michael Bayard, the Elgin Police Department’s system technology supervisor, remembers those days and what a tough transition it was when they switched to computers, he said. Veterans in particular were resistant to the change, and in general police officers and technology mix about as well as oil and water, he said. But change is coming and just like with computers, Elgin’s police officers are going to have to adjust to using AI — artificial intelligence technology — to generate their reports, they said.
Biden’s offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out
Joe Biden’s offer of a path to citizenship without having to first leave the country for up to 10 years is one of the biggest presidential orders to ease entry for immigrants since 2012
Despite rain, steady turnout at Taste of Burr Ridge
The weather was, again, a problem.
Last year the Village held its annual Taste of Burr Ridge and Car Show in October, but a surprise cold snap brought visitors in blankets and heavy coats — if they came. This year, the event moved to Aug. 17, and it brought rain showers—and visitors brought umbrellas and fewer classic cars to the show.