Gary Superintendent Yvonne Stokes said Wednesday the district and school board were in the early phases of evaluating two presentations from local nonprofit providers bidding to establish a community health clinic at the West Side Leadership Academy.
Day: October 30, 2024
State Sen. Edly-Allen being challenged by Benton Township Trustee Jensen
The district includes all or part of Antioch, Beach Park, Grayslake, Gurnee, Hainesville, Lake Villa, Libertyville, Lindenhurst, Old Mill Creek, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Third Lake, Volo, Wadsworth, Wauconda, Waukegan and Zion.
Column: Will Venable’s hiring makes sense for a Chicago White Sox team looking to change its image
Will Venable was going to be a manager someday. But instead of waiting, he took the Chicago White Sox job — which means he’s either crazy or extremely confident.
Highland man stalking his ex-wife threatens her companion, texting in Serbian he would ‘drink his blood’, records show
A Highland man is facing felony charges after stalking his ex-wife and threatening her companion, texting in Serbian that he would “drink his blood,” court records show.
Afternoon Briefing: ‘Weird’ Cook County state’s attorney’s race still has intrigue
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Eisenhower Spooktacular brings students, community together for Halloween fun
Personable pythons, costumed cops and plenty of candy combined to draw a large crowd for the annual event in Blue Island.
‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls short
Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
Illinois launches ‘Help Stop Hate’ program as hate crime reports surge
Just days after an Orthodox Jewish man was shot while walking to his Chicago synagogue, and amid record numbers of hate crime reports nationwide, state leaders on Wednesday announced a new initiative to help those affected by hate-fueled attacks.
NWI environmental activist, law organization encouraged by U.S. Steel, EPA ruling
One Northwest Indiana activist is encouraged by a recent Washington, D.C. circuit court ruling but said U.S. Steel still has a long way to go. The court on Thursday denied a request for the steel company to hit pause on a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule setting emission standards for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities. U.S. Steel’s decision was consolidated with cases from Cleveland Cliffs and the Clean Air Council, according to online court records. The court urges the groups to submit a joint proposal going forward. “The new rule would make a dent in emission levels,” said Carolyn […]
Former Porter County employee arrested for defacing commissioner’s campaign signs
The Valparaiso woman charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly defacing Commissioner Jim Biggs’ campaign signs is the former director of the Memorial Opera House, a county official confirmed Wednesday.