A Geneva man accused of murdering two people made his first appearance in court Saturday.
Day: December 28, 2024
County official charged with DUI will keep driver’s license, judge rules
Prosecutors argued Samantha Steele’s license should be revoked, but her lawyer convinced the judge to block the revocation, arguing she wasn’t properly warned before refusing to submit to DUI testing. Steele — a member of the county’s property-tax appeal panel — was arrested last month after crashing into parked cars.
Jim O’Donnell: Like it or not, Chicago, here comes a menacing sports 2025
FOR CHICAGO SPORTS FANS, the threat of a new calendar year is most ominous.
‘It’s about improving’: As 2025 approaches, Gary blight elimination becomes priority
For Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, improving the city, such as through blight elimination, is a dream come true. “Being in this office is a blessing,” Melton said. “But the goal — and I want to make sure I’m clear — is not just about eliminating blight, it’s creating community, giving people an option to have a safer environment, it’s about improving.” As he looks forward to 2025, Melton said he’s dedicated to deliver on blight elimination projects and lay a foundation for Gary’s growth. Melton’s work with blight elimination goes further back than his role as mayor. As state senator, […]
New Lake County-wide dispatch system hires executive director
An executive director has been hired to head the Lake County Consolidated Emergency Communications system set to become fully operational in 2025.
Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night, according to the Mega Millions website.
Nebraska returns to the bowl season after a 7-year drought at a familiar place — but only to its oldest fans
The last time Nebraska sat out the bowl season for seven years in a row, the Big 12 was still the Big 8, the 10 schools in the Big Ten didn’t include the Cornhuskers, and Yankee Stadium was still the House that Ruth Built.
Chicago Bulls can’t survive without 3-point shooting. So how can they right the ship during this slump?
The Chicago Bulls can’t survive without 3-point shooting. This is, in a way, what it looks like when the other shoe drops.
The good and the bad of Ryan Poles’ first three years as Bears general manager
Here’s a look back at the best and worst moves that Bears general manager Ryan Poles has made over nearly three years in charge of the team.
Christmas trees go on to do good
When it’s time to say goodbye to your Christmas tree, where will it go?