Donald Trump’s blistering and repeated criticism of his own appointee raises the likelihood that Trump would either replace FBI director Christopher Wray upon taking office or that Wray would leave on his own to avoid being fired.
Day: November 8, 2024
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles approves new charges against Lil Durk
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles this week approved new charges against Lil Durk in connection with a 2022 murder-for-hire plot that targeted a rival rapper but instead left the man’s cousin dead. The U.S. attorney’s office in the Central District of California announced Friday that a grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging […]
New aquatic center part of the $16 million in Griffith HS improvements
About $16 million worth of building projects are planned at Griffith High School over the next two years, the centerpiece of which is a new aquatic center featuring an eight-lane pool.
Lake, Porter counties prepare for caucuses after general election results
As the Nov. 5 general election wraps up, officials in Northwest Indiana prepare for the next political process: a caucus. Lake and Porter counties will both hold at least one caucus following the general election’s results. A caucus is a closed meeting of people in the same political party to select candidates, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary’s website. The Lake County Democratic Party will hold a caucus to fill Mark Spencer’s seat on the Gary Common Council. The Porter County Republican Party will hold a caucus to fill Ed Morales’ seat as Porter Township trustee. Spencer, a Democrat, this week […]
John Wiltgen, prolific designer who wrote of living with diabetes, dies at 65
All CQ. Sourcing: Spoke with husband Steven Oster, 708-268-0926 Aimee DeBat, 773-369-0097 Daniela Guini, 773-369-3264 Photo coming, although I think we have one or two in our own system. I’ll check with PHOTO. BEGIN By Bob Goldsborough John Robert Wiltgen 1959-2024 ((CQ—8/21/1959 – 10/5/2024)) John Robert Wiltgen was a prolific and high-profile interior designer in Chicago who ran his own firm and designed a large number of spaces both for individual clients and for residential developers. “John was a visionary, (he was) strong-willed and had the most incredible memory,” said Daniela Guini, an interior designer who worked for […]
Two suburban men charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, first Chicago-area charges since Trump election
The charges against Michael Mollo Jr., 44, and Emil Kozeluh, 41, are the first Chicago-area cases to be brought involving the events at the Capitol since the election earlier this week of Donald Trump.
Ground broken in Libertyville for badly needed affordable senior apartment complex; ‘It’s a priority for Lake County’
Eve B. Lee Place, named after longtime affordable housing advocate and 1961 Libertyville Fremont High School graduate Eve Lee, will be completed in the fall of 2025 at 500 Peterson Road.
Naperville News Digest: Controlled burns planned for DuPage County forest preserves; deadline to file petitions for park board election Nov. 18
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
Mayor says growth continuing in Batavia
Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke discussed a variety of issues concerning the city at the annual Mayor’s Breakfast hosted by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
Oswego’s Mia Jurkovic embraces role as heart-and-soul player. Never gives up. Never gives in. ‘Super proud of everyone.’
Western Michigan recruit helps Oswego take 8-5 lead in first game against Lockport in a Class 4A sectional final.