Two Naperville North High School students with a passion for fish and reefs are hoping their Aquarium and Reefing Club promotes an interest in marine ecosystems and increased environmental awareness.
Day: August 23, 2024
Water main break displaces residents of Schaumburg condo building second time this month
For a second time this month, a break to a private water line displaced the residents of a 143-unit condominium building in Schaumburg for an unknown amount of time as repairs are made.
Arlington Heights man facing hate crime charge after argument with security guard
An Arlington Heights man is charged with a felony hate crime after police said he spewed racial slurs and epithets at a Black man working security at a downtown Arlington Heights realty office.
Law & Order column: Woman charged with possession of stolen vehicle after allegedly leading police on high-speed chase
A Fox Lake woman fled from police at more than 100 miles per hour in a stolen car before a police dog tracked her to a hiding spot in a neighborhood, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump shortly after favorable Illinois elections board decision
The Illinois State Board of Elections decided Robert Kennedy Jr. could remain on the November ballot shortly before the candidate announced he was suspending his campaign.
Canadian union threatens to strike against freight railroad hours after trains resume service
A Canadian workers union has threatened to strike against one of Canada’s two major freight railroads.
Paul Johnson’s top 10 boys soccer teams and 25 players to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2024 season
Streamwood flows into top spot for start of season, but Elgin and West Aurora both appear to be poised to make some moves.
From the Farm: Boston baked beans rank rich in flavor and history
My wise, wizened late family friend Irene Jakubowski, who would have celebrated her 102nd birthday on this Sunday, Aug. 25, said it best when she referred to the attractive menu taste of pork and beans, a canned pantry shelf staple so often unfairly categorized as pedestrian in the culinary world.
Afternoon Briefing: City-run free speech platform during DNC met with frustration
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From friendship bracelets to camo hats, what Chicago DNC fashion over the past week tells us about politics today
When Roslyn Spence decided to attend the Democratic National Convention, she knew she wanted to wear something special. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles commissioned a design from an artist on Instagram (@teighlormadeco), choosing a blue blazer with white stars on the lapels. On the back, she included phrases that connect her with Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. There’s “You Know,” part of a chant at Howard University, where both Spence and Harris attended and joined Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country’s oldest Black sorority. In a large, cursive font, there’s also the popular campaign slogan “We’re not going back.” “I […]