The pretrial detention hearing for a Geneva man accused of killing a woman and a teenage boy has been delayed again.
Day: December 30, 2024
Thornton Township 2025 ballot set by electoral board, court challenges remain
With the Thornton Township Hall in South Holland closed due to a board standoff, ballot challenges were resolved at a restaurant.
Suspect in Waukegan shootout that left teenager dead released without charges
The 27-year-old Waukegan man who was detained by police after a shootout that left a Zion teenager dead more than a week ago has been released without charges.
Santa given community farewell in Norridge as he prepared for Christmas Eve ride
Santa Claus was given a jolly sendoff parade in Norridge Saturday, days before he would prepare to set out on his reindeer-draw sleigh to deliver goodies to boys and girls everywhere. “From the comfort of their own home, residents can wave to Santa one last time before he heads to the North Pole in preparation for his big journey around the world,” said Tracey Avis, event spokesperson. There was a dusting of snow on the ground – giving front lawns in front of Norridge’s famous bungalows and retro stone fronted residential buildings a festive Chicagoland holiday feel – as Santa […]
Amazon targets influencer reviews on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
Amazon.com Inc. is asking online shoppers to provide information about product testimonials they’ve posted on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, suggesting the e-commerce giant is more aggressively targeting paid reviews that merchants can use to gain a competitive edge.
Jemiyah McDonald makes half-court shot at buzzer as H-F tops Marian Catholic in double OT. ‘Knew she could do it.’
Jemiyah McDonald hits half-court buzzer-beater to force tie as H-F knocks off area’s top team in double overtime.
Cafe opens in historic spot on East Side of Aurora
Atrevete Cafe 1888 opened on Dec. 23 at the site of the old City Hospital of Aurora which was built in 1888. The cafe is part of the restoration of the entire former Copley Hospital campus that sat vacant for years on the East Side of the city.
Things to do Jan. 3-9: Kevin Hart, Frosty Fest, Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show and more
Mark your calendar for Kevin Hart’s “Acting My Age,” Frosty Fest in Gurnee, the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show, the final days of Illumination: Tree Lights, Lightscape and more happening this week.
Naperville Police Arrests for Dec. 26-29
Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease a top mission
Nobel Prize-winning peacemaker Jimmy Carter spent nearly four decades waging war to eliminate an ancient parasite plaguing the world’s poorest people: Guinea worm disease.