Police charged Chad T. Richards, 23, also a University of Wisconsin at Whitewater student, in the shooting death of Plainfield native and champion gymnast Kara Welsh, 21.
Day: September 3, 2024
Lake County officials warn about surge in COVID cases; ‘There’s a lot of COVID going around right now’
According to CDC guidelines, those with respiratory symptoms should try to isolate and stay away from others. Anyone with a higher risk for severe illness should seek health care for testing or treatment. Other precautions include wearing a mask, regularly testing for COVID and keeping good hygiene and air quality.
Told to relocate, Mundelein Tool Library starts capital campaign to reopen in new home
The all-volunteer Mundelein Tool Library is trying to raise $45,000 to finish the interior of its new home and re-open.
Man charged with bank robbery in Evanston; tried robbing another bank in Chicago
A man has been charged in federal court with robbing a bank in Evanston Aug. 3 and attempting to rob a bank in Chicago the day before, according to federal authorities, who also said the man had served time for a prior bank robbery. An indictment charges Jeffrey Sulaski, 64, of Chicago, with one count […]
RFK Jr. must remain on the Michigan ballot, judge says
A Michigan judge ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on the November presidential ballot, dealing a blow to his crusade to strategically remove his ticket from the battleground state.
Men steal $9,000 in fragrances from Geneva beauty store
Two men stole more than $9,000 worth of fragrances Saturday afternoon from the Ulta Beauty store in Geneva, police report.
Bartlett man cited after striking pedestrian in crosswalk
A 70-year-old Bartlett man was cited when he struck a woman in a crosswalk Monday afternoon with his vehicle.
Harris opposes potential steel deal; Gary mayor reacts
Vice President Kamala Harris says she opposes a Japanese company’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, which will help bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the local Gary Works facility.
One charged with murder in Blue Line slayings, police say
A man has been charged with murder after four people were shot to death Monday morning at the Forest Park Blue Line station, according to Forest Park police.
League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area holding program on stormwater management in suburban communities
The League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area is sponsoring a program on stormwater management and assessment.