East Benton Street from River Street to Broadway was closed by the Aurora police and fire departments on Monday afternoon after potentially hazardous materials were reported at the building at 1 E. Benton St.
Day: December 9, 2024
Naperville self-storage facility aims to expand with 5 new buildings
A self-storage business is looking to expand its Naperville operations to meet increased demand.
Fire Chief Peter Siebert retiring after eight years at helm of Lake Forest Fire Department
For more than eight years, Peter Siebert has led Lake Forest’s Fire Department guiding the personnel as they fought fires and provided paramedic service.
For new Chicago Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd, his family connection and postseason desire bring him to the North Side
Veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd, the grandson of a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, sees “a ton of upside” in his new team.
Suburbanites with Syrian roots celebrate overthrow of Assad regime
With the toppling of the brutal regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, suburbanites with Syrian roots are celebrating his downfall and hoping for a brighter future for their people.
Officer K9 Chase retires from Lake Forest Police Department after nearly six-year run
An honored veteran of the Lake Forest Police Department has retired. However, he won’t be putting his proverbial two feet up to relax. In this case, it is his four big paws.
Lake Zurich starting $4M Main Street corridor project; ‘It will totally change the look and feel … for decades’
The project will come in two phases, kicking off with the Phase I Main Street beautification. It was held back, waiting for the redevelopment efforts that brought new apartment dwellings on north Old Rand Road, going around the lake.
Wisconsin man identified as pedestrian killed in I-94 crash
Authorities have identified a 21-year-old Wisconsin man as the pedestrian killed Saturday when he was struck by a semitrailer truck on Interstate 94 in Gurnee.
2024 Rotary Santa Run in Arlington Heights is a record breaker with 2,012 participants
The 2024 Rotary of Arlington Heights Santa Run in its 17th year broke a record with 2,012 registrants bringing holiday cheer and Santa Claus flair to downtown Arlington Heights on Dec. 7 on a sunny Saturday morning at about 30 degrees.
Police: Bartlett man charged with battery after illegally parking in accessible spot
A Bartlett man is facing felony battery charges after police say he attacked another man outside a grocery store who confronted him about illegally parking in a marked accessible spot.