South suburban crime reports from police and court reports and news releases.
Southland crime: Trooper struck in Posen, gun fight in Lockport, and more
Day: December 11, 2024
Down to Business: You’ll find the secret to Gemato’s BBQ in the sauce, wood and consistency, owners say
Q&A with brothers Tomas and Mario Soto, who opened Gemato’s Wood Pit BBQ in Naperville 28 years ago.
Northbrook names John Ustich new police chief
After 28 years with the Northbrook Police Department, John Ustich will have a new title in front of his name: police chief. Ustich had served as the department’s interim chief since September, after former Chief Chris Kennedy left the department, according to previous reporting. The village announced Ustich’s elevation to chief on Dec. 6. Village […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson releases 2023 tax returns. Here’s what they say.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tax returns show his family brought in just over $176,000 in wages for 2023, his first year as mayor of Chicago.
Jennifer Urban, 2nd coach ever for Naperville North girls volleyball, leaves ‘dream job’ after making real impact
Urban had a 0.756 winning percentage in 21 seasons as the Huskies’ coach.
Called up to varsity, sophomore guard Abe Martinez doesn’t flinch for West Aurora. No nerves? ‘It’s coming easy.’
Abe Martinez scores a career-high 23 points to lead the Blackhawks to a 58-43 Upstate Eight Conference win.
Arctic front expected to bring snow showers to Chicago area before temperatures drop
National Weather Service officials are expecting snow showers and tumbling temperatures Wednesday in the Chicago area.
Round Lake Beach’s Supper with Santa and Craft Fair draws hundreds; ‘It’s a fun time to bond’
Round Lake Beach Mayor Scott R. Nickles and son Nathan, 11, were among the participants at the fifth-annual event posing for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Olive, a female reindeer.
Make December one to remember with North Shore holiday shows, activities
Make December a month to remember. Holiday events galore are in store on the North Shore. Here’s a few that should please you! Dec. 13-15 “A Christmas Carol,” Thin Ice Ensemble at Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie. Ebenezer Scrooge learns some unforgettable life lessons in this perennial holiday favorite based on Charles Dickens’ […]
As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past
State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in January, but a new report shows fiscal decisions made in recent years have put Illinois in a better position to handle a recession than in recent decades.