The former House speaker called Joe Biden a “very, very consequential president” but she wanted “to see certain things” in the campaign.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she wanted to ‘protect’ President Biden’s legacy
Day: August 21, 2024
‘I made a promise to Erik’: Family helps organize heart screenings at Glenbard West
Erik Lonvick died in March after suffering a cardiac event. On Tuesday, a heart screening event at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn will fulfill a promise that Erik’s dad made to his son.
East Dundee board discussing limits on video gaming to cut back on proliferation of gambling terminals
East Dundee has a high concentration of video gaming machines per capita, with one terminal for every 25 residents, a saturation that has the village board discussing the need for new regulations.
South suburban school board member lone Illinois delegate not to back Harris nomination
Alejandro “Alex” Gallegos, a Crete-Monee Unit School District 201 Board member, was the one person in the delegation to vote “present” rather than for Harris, two sources said.
James Edward Durden Jr., Owner of Edward Financial Group Discussing Social Security
James Durden discusses the importance of social security Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-james-edward-durden-jr-owner-of-edward-financial-group-discussing-social-security/ James Edward Durden, Jr. from Edward Financial Group, discusses Social Security. He addresses the burning question of whether Social Security will be available when needed. He references past reports indicating the financial status of Social Security up to 2043 and explains the potential future challenges. Social Security benefits are calculated based on the highest 35 years of earnings. The Social Security Administration reviews the earnings from the 35 years in which…
Religion roundup: Car show, ‘90s Sunday, church picnic, Friendship Sunday and more
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Editorial: Barack and Michelle Obama showed Kamala Harris what she must do at the DNC Thursday night
The Obamas were a double act with a blueprint. Now Kamala Harris has to explain herself.
Police investigating maggots in breakfast for Indiana’s DNC delegates
Police are investigating an incident where maggots were dropped Wednesday into the breakfast at the Fairmont Chicago, where the 88 Indiana delegates were invited to eat ahead of the day’s events at the Democratic National Convention.
Aurora City Council to vote on firm to manage construction of three new fire stations
The proposed contract with Leopardo Construction, Inc. of about $3.9 million would cover construction of new fire stations 4, 9 and 13.
Dan Barreiro becomes new 1st Ward alderman in Aurora
Barreiro fills the spot vacated by former Ald. Emmanuel Llamas, who resigned to care for his ailing father as of Aug. 1.