The Lombard Park District has formally acquired the cleared site of the former Helen Plum library along Lilacia Park’s south side. The two agencies completed the transfer of the Maple Street property earlier this month.
Day: December 30, 2024
Geneva man charged with first-degree murder after woman, teen found dead in Geneva home
A Geneva man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder after a woman and a teen were found dead by police responding to a domestic violence call on Dec. 26 at a home on the 2700 block of Emma’s Way in Geneva, officials said.
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve
The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run Monday, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event.
Postal inspectors, police arrest alleged mail thief
Chicago police and U.S. Postal inspectors arrested a man from the Loop and charged him carrying out an August mail theft from a West Loop condominium, the postal service announced. A plainclothes postal inspector spent three days monitoring for 33-year-old Matthew Hutcheson before arresting him on Christmas Day in the Loop, according to a police report contained in court records. Hutcheson had a master key, a fake ID and debit cards not in his name on him when he was arrested, according to the report. He faces additional charges of resisting arrest, possession of a fake ID and possession of […]
Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world
The Carters put Plains, Ga., a town of fewer than 700 people — not much bigger than when Carter was born Oct. 1, 1924 — on the world stage.
Police get warrant for suspect in Park Forest double homicide
Coleman Franklin was charged with two counts of First Degree Murder for shooting and killing two women.
Snow flurries and chilly temps for New Year’s Eve — and the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
According to the National Weather Service, Chicago will likely see snow flurries Tuesday evening, however, a significant accumulation of snow is not anticipated.
Yes, Caleb Williams will play against the Green Bay Packers — 3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears starters, including Caleb Williams, will play in the season finale against the Green Bay Packers, interim coach Thomas Brown said.
Historic menorah lighting takes place in Skokie
Hot chocolate, donuts, fire dancing, latkes, a gelt drop and of course the lighting of a candle marked the public Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony in downtown Skokie Dec. 26, but a local rabbi said there was also a historic element behind the celebrations.
Police: Two Portage men charged after shots fired Saturday night
Two Portage men were arrested Saturday night after Portage Police received a report of shots fired at the intersection of Airport and Robbins roads, and sheriff’s deputies caught up with the duo later during a routine traffic stop.