Frank’s Freshway Market customers shouldn’t be surprised if they spot co-owner Frank Casaccio stocking shelves at the new South Elgin grocery store that occupies the former Butera Market location. It’s just part of the job when you’re an independence grocer.
Day: November 5, 2024
Oak Lawn social worker’s kindness, innovation earn state recognition
Erin Lee, a social worker at Oak Lawn Community High School, was awarded the 2024 Social Worker of the Year award by a statewide group.
Review: ‘Leroy and Lucy’ at Steppenwolf is a revision of an old blues legend
The tale of blues musician Robert Johnson crossing paths with the devil is a potent place to start, but this play still needs more work.
Morton Grove youth and police officers making free throws: ‘A fun way to bring the community together’
A Morton Grove Police Department free throw contest two officers organized during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic is still going – and continues to encourage youth to be active. “We thought this would be an opportunity to get kids out of the house and just do something fun,” Community Liaison Officer Justin Jurasz, one of the founders, told Pioneer Press. “The other reason to have it was to get that sense of community back.” The annual free throw contest was held Oct. 22 on the indoor basketball court at Prairie View Community Center, drawing approximately 21 children, which […]
Two people were shot, one critically, at Navy Pier
Two people were shot, one critically, Tuesday afternoon at Navy Pier. A Chicago police spokesperson said that the department’s SWAT unit was en route to Navy Pier, but could provide no additional details.
Giant Olmec heads exhibit at Elgin library explores history of mysterious Mexican sculptures
Gail Borden Public Library’s new “Olmec Origins” exhibit, featuring 33 Olmec sculptures, makes its Kane County debut Nov. 13 at the main library in downtown Elgin.
Two men charged with attempted murder in September attack in Mount Prospect
Two men are facing attempted murder charges following an investigation into the shooting and stabbing of another man in September in Mount Prospect.
Afternoon Briefing: Close to 1,000 voting locations open across Chicago
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Amazon employees challenge 5-day-a-week office return
The new policy requires workers to be in the office five days a week, an increase from the current three-day-a-week mandate that has been in place since May 2023.
Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic
Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins.