An original 1962 New York Met, Grayslake native Jay Hook reflects on the team’s infamously dismal inaugural season and discusses the 2024 White Sox as they approach the Mets’ record for losses in a season.
Day: September 14, 2024
Early research shows impact of cashless bail less than many hoped or feared
SPRINGFIELD – One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate the use of cash bail, the impact on the state’s criminal justice system appears to have been far less dramatic than people on either side of the debate had predicted.
‘People who should be held are being held’: Pretrial Fairness Act marks first year this week
One year after cashless bail went into effect, proponents say the new law has accomplished what they intended which is to detain violent offenders awaiting trial. Opponents, including one county sheriff, call it a “failed and flawed law” and say it has placed more people in custody and increased courtroom caseloads.
‘Elation, thankfulness, newness’: Porter County officials dedicate refreshed Memorial Opera House
With a lightness and sparkle visible from the interior before they even crossed the threshold, the Memorial Opera House welcomed admirers to the unveiling of her next era Friday afternoon.
An American activist killed by Israeli soldier is buried in Turkey as Israel strikes Gaza
Thousands of people lined the streets in the Turkish coastal town of Didim on the Aegean Sea, as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was buried in a coffin draped in a Turkish flag.
ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackout
The end of the impasse came in time for sports fans to watch ESPN’s slate of college football games on DirecTV.
Former Northbrook Mayor, concert pianist Mark Damisch dies: ‘it was about giving back to the community’
Family, friends and even occasional political adversaries are remembering Mark Damisch for his devotion to Northbrook and his family and someone who toured the world as a concert pianist. Damisch, a former three-term Northbrook village president, died Sept. 6 of colon cancer, according to his family. “Mark was someone who absolutely loved the village of […]
Haake: A post-debate con job before our very eyes
Trump won last Tuesday’s debate like he won the 2020 election. And he’s handling his debate loss the same way he handled his 2020 loss: by lying about it.
Guest column: Act locally to develop recycling solutions
When it comes to recycling, there is a persistent belief that individual contributions to recycling do not make a significant impact. We disagree. When combined, individual efforts can lead to substantial environmental benefits.
Indiana governor candidates differ on education policy stances
Candidates for Indiana governor have addressed education largely along party lines, with Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick releasing a more detailed plan, an Indiana University education expert said.