Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh has died at age 84.
Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84
Day: October 25, 2024
Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84
Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84.
Chicago Bears set to cut Velus Jones Jr., ending the 2022 3rd-round draft pick’s stint with the team
The Chicago Bears are prepared to cut Velus Jones Jr., the team’s 2022 third-round draft pick. The team also terminated the contract of fullback Khari Blasingame.
Aurora Holiday Food Drive set to begin for 17th year
The Holiday Food Drive to fill the shelves at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry begins Friday.
Chicago Sports Network strikes deal with Fubo TV in time for Friday’s Bulls game
Many other Chicago-area viewers, including Comcast subscribers, remain unable to tune in since the new regional sports network hit the airwaves Oct. 1.
Aurora looks at policy for use of artificial intelligence
The City Council Finance Committee on Thursday recommended no more than $136,570 be paid to International Data Corporation Research, Inc. of Needham, Massachusetts, as a consultant for a policy, strategy and roadmap for use of what is called GenAI.
Pace brings its On Demand bus service to Lansing, Calumet City and South Holland
Pace Suburban Bus launched reservation-based On Demand bus service Oct. 7, serving Lansing, Calumet City and South Holland.
Skokie unveils proposed village seal celebrating town history
Two years in the making, a new proposal for an updated village seal was presented to the village board on Monday. The new seal was inspired by a historic campaign to boost local spirit in Skokie, which began in 1978. It also pays homage to indigenous plants and people from Skokie. The current seal depicts a Native American chief’s side profile and contains the words “Village of Skokie” and “Cook County Illinois” around it and the year Skokie became incorporated in 1838 and a motto of “Village of Vision.” The chief’s depiction was problematic to some in the Native American […]
Illinois man faces up to 12 years in girlfriend’s death
An Illinois man faces up to 12 years in his girlfriend’s death, while a judge told lawyers Friday he had “more questions” on what happened. Mike Lee, 23, of Riverdale, Ill. and formerly Griffith, pleaded guilty Friday to Level 4 felony unlawful possession of a firearm, Level 5 felony reckless homicide and an unrelated case for Level 6 felony fraud. A sentencing hearing is Nov. 22.
Controlled burns planned at many Kane County forest preserves
The controlled burns help release nutrients from burned plant material, encourage seed growth and expose bare soil to sunlight so native plants can flourish, officials said.