With the former YMCA still under contract, the owner of 38 North Genesee Street grew impatient waiting on the partnership to close, Mikki Schuk, a member of the partnership team, made a decision to buy it himself. He took title to the building in September and went to work.
Day: November 13, 2024
Coroner: Autopsy shows no sign of trauma in death of DeMotte man after police altercation
An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office showed a DeMotte man who died in September after an altercation with police at his home has determined that Rhyker Earl, 26, died of natural causes, had cardiovascular disease and did not show evidence of trauma.
Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office responded to nine Election Day complaints, officials said
About half of the complaints made on Election Day last week through the Kane County General Election Complaint Hotline were related to electioneering activity, officials announced Wednesday.
Column: Can Thomas Brown save the Chicago Bears season — or, more importantly, save Caleb Williams?
New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown faces a formidable challenge but isn’t looking for “quick fixes” as he tries to get Caleb Williams going.
Clerk Nyota Figgs challenges Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ filing for reelection
City Clerk Nyota Figgs alleges Mayor Thaddeus Jones is ineligible to run for reelection due to results of a 2021 referendum.
Facing a talent shortage, Lake County turns to new workforce pools; ‘It’s all about helping businesses expand what they do’
There’s also the national issue of attrition, as the larger, older generation ages out of the workforce, which is something Harris pointed out. Replacing those people requires tapping into the Lake County school systems, Harris said, among other sources.
Aurora approves consultant for use of artificial intelligence at City Hall
After being assured there will be plenty of public input, Aurora aldermen this week approved hiring a Massachusetts-based company to help develop a plan and strategy for how generative artificial intelligence will be handled at the city.
Law and order: Plea in EC gas station murder; charges dropped in Hammond child molesting
Law and order: Plea in EC gas station murder; charges dropped in Hammond child molesting
Wheeling bar shuts down after fatal shooting, could face penalties
Social Bar & Grill, at 401 E. Dundee Road in Wheeling, could face the loss of its liquor license or other penalties following a fatal shooting this past weekend, authorities said.
Aurora City Council approves $19.5 million contract for northeast side roadwork
The Aurora City Council on Tuesday evening approved a contract for roadwork along Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road and Church Road, much of it connected to the new Hollywood Casino-Aurora resort.