Late Chicago Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin is part of the 2024 class for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. The enshrinement ceremony is Dec. 4.
Day: September 5, 2024
Prosecutors object as Hunter Biden tries to enter plea to avoid trial on federal tax charges
Hunter Biden sought to enter a plea Thursday to avoid trial just as jury selection was set to begin his federal tax case, surprising prosecutors who urged the judge to reject the unusual plea.
Southtowners: Former Tinley Park executive certified by international group
Southland residents lauded for doing great things.
U.S. Ed Secretary Cardona speaks with Ivy Tech students about affordability, innovation
Madeleine DeVries, a nursing student at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, was practicing patient interaction on a talking mannequin inside the college’s nursing simulation lab Wednesday as U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, walked in. DeVries, a third-semester nursing student, told them working in the hospital room inside the simulation lab has helped her improve her bedside manner skills. Additionally, DeVries said the faculty are knowledgeable and supportive.
Column: As Chicago Bears seek a more disruptive pass rush, will Matt Eberflus live a little dangerously by calling more blitzes?
The Chicago Bears know if they want to be one of the best defenses in the league, they have to be much better rushing the passer.
Aurora City Council to vote on $1 million contract for work on three bridges
The three bridges involved in the contract would be the High Street Bridge, the Wood Street Bridge and the Ohio Street Bridge. All three bridges go over the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe tracks.
Student charged with bringing gun, ammunition into Elgin High School
A 15-year-old Elgin High School student was arrested Wednesday on charges he brought a gun and ammunition into the building, coincidentally the same day a teen shot 13 people, four fatally, at a high school in Georgia.
Aurora alderman is running for mayor
Another Aurora alderman is running for mayor.
The Chicago Sky couldn’t win without Chennedy Carter. Can they turn the corner — and make the playoffs — with her back?
Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter returned to practice for the first time on Thursday since suffering a four-game absence due to illness.
Lake elections board updates three polling sites
The Lake County Board of Elections updated three polling sites Thursday in Hammond and Dyer.