I’ve always said President Jimmy Carter was my first U.S. President. Since I was born in 1970, I suppose technically, President Richard Nixon should be the name with this distinction since his time in the White House spanned from 1969 until his resignation in 1974.
Day: December 31, 2024
Woman burned to death inside New York City subway is identified
The woman who died after being set on fire in a New York subway train earlier this month was a 57-year-old from New Jersey, New York City police announced Tuesday.
Column: The news is not as bad as you might think
For Americans, perhaps our greatest danger is our own media-fueled fears, reflected today in sensationalist and extremist sentiments.
East Chicago administrators charged after storming into student’s home for stolen items
Three East Chicago Central High School administrators have been charged with residential entry after storming into a student’s home to demand items the student and two friends stole from the school’s locker room.
Merrillville tax abatement for warehouses by Crow Holdings comes under scrutiny
More warehouses could be coming to Merrillville, but some residents don’t want their holding company to get the tax abatements it wants in order to build.
Glencoe, Skokie, North Shore remember Jimmy Carter’s visit
In the days since his death, many people have offered tributes and assessments on the life of Jimmy Carter. Yet for many past and present Glencoe residents, they are recollecting their personal interactions with the 39th president of the United States. Carter is forever tied to Glencoe when he arrived in the village in November 1978 for a fundraiser then-U.S. Congressman Abner Mikva, days ahead of the midterm elections that year.
Carol Stream to welcome new Chipotle in 2025
Carol Stream approves a new Chipotle restaurant with a “Chipotlane” drive-through and indoor/outdoor seating. It is anticipated to open in late 2025.
Joliet library one of 10 in US to host NASA exoplanet exhibit
The only place in Illinois to see a NASA exhibit on the search for life on alien planets is the Joliet Public Library. And it’s free.
Since kids ‘can’t stay up until midnight,’ Aurora event gives families an early chance to celebrate the new year
The Fox Valley Park District held its annual family New Year’s Eve Bash at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal handover as Trump wants to take it back
Panama on Tuesday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the Panama Canal, which president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back.