Ryan Kupperman, a Prospect High School graduate, is covering the Democratic National Convention as a college journalist. His grandfather covered the 1968 convention for WLS AM radio in Chicago.
Day: August 21, 2024
Chicago Sky players excited about Kamala Harris as they embrace the Democratic National Convention experience: ‘Hope is a great thing’
Elizabeth Williams, Michaela Onyenwere and Brianna Turner attended the second night of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
‘Life or death’: LGBTQ+ delegates talk about election stakes amid historic levels of representation at DNC and in public office
LGBTQ+ leaders said the stakes are high for their community as they are facing increasing threats to their rights from Republicans.
‘We are not a science experiment’: Concerned residents fight to stop BP sequestration project
As a potential Northwest Indiana carbon sequestration project looms, area residents plan to continue fighting — even if they have to do it alone. Just Transition Northwest Indiana on Tuesday hosted a community conversation about the carbon dioxide project that will require a pipeline to run through hundreds of miles in six counties statewide.
After defeat of Gurnee homeless inn PADS needs Plan B
Now that Gurnee trustees have rejected plans for a homeless shelter in the village, perhaps they can prod someone in code enforcement to take a look at the deteriorating motel which had been eyed for the project. Yellow caution tape outside the front of the building can’t be good sign.
Artisan area offers twist once a month to Batavia Farmers Market
The weekly farmers market in Batavia offered by the Batavia MainStreet group on Saturdays offers a twist once a month, with artisans taking part selling a wide variety of items.
Gurnee Village Board votes against proposed PADS Lake County shelter on Grand Avenue
After two hours-long meetings filled with public comment, the Gurnee Village Board voted against a proposed fixed-site PADS Lake County shelter in a split decision during its Aug. 19 meeting.
There are hundreds of players in their mid-20s all over college football. Here’s why.
Hundreds of Football Bowl Subdivision players are in their sixth season of eligibility and dozens are in their seventh year or later.
CTA is adding more Blue and Green Line service for DNC
CTA is running extra Green and Blue Line trains after the DNC, as well as more Green Line trains before the event.
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