Established in 1982, two years after Jimmy Carter lost his bid for a second term, the Carter Center has been the former president’s signature effort to promote fair elections as a vehicle for peace.
Day: December 31, 2024
Naper Settlement to build sustainable permaculture garden using $21,000 grant
Naper Settlement has been awarded $21,000 to help create a sustainable permaculture garden at the heart of its 13-acre museum campus.
US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year’s election.
Teens charged in carjacking outside Addison movie theater
A pair of teenagers accused of carjacking a couple at gunpoint at an Addison movie theater then leading police on a chase Sunday will be detained until at least their next court appearance, a DuPage County judge ordered Tuesday.
Afternoon Briefing: Thornton Township ballot set, but court challenges remain
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Four candidates lined up so far for Calumet Township Trustee caucus
Four people have expressed interest in running for Calumet Township Trustee so far to replace former Trustee Kim Robinson, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court last week. Gary Council President Tai Adkins, D-4th; Gary councilman Darren Washington, D-at large; Calumet Township Office Human Resources Manager Sherita Smith; and Gary Carter have all reached out to Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser.
How a special census could net Wheeling more tax dollars
The next U.S. census is still six years away — but Wheeling officials will commission a special count this year to capitalize on a perceived population boom in town.
Illinois on tap to have biggest year yet from marijuana tax revenue
Illinois is poised to see its best year yet for tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales in 2024.
Cops warn of armed female carjacker in red coat and fur hood in South Shore neighborhood
Chicago police issued a community alert Tuesday afternoon warning residents of the South Shore neighborhood about a female carjacker donning a red coat with a fur hood. Police said the carjacker approaches victims while they are seated in or standing near their vehicle, and pulls out a gun before announcing a robbery and making off […]
Robinson resigns as Gary Democratic precinct chair; no caucus necessary, county party chair says
When she resigned as Calumet Township trustee, Kim Robinson also stepped down as chairperson for the Democratic Precincts of Gary. Lake County Democratic Chairman Jim Wieser confirmed Robinson’s Dec. 20 resignation, which came in a separate email than her trustee resignation. The Post-Tribune received her resignation email from Gary Councilman Darren Washington, D-At Large, who plans to run for the trustee position. “It has been a pleasure to serve under your leadership,” Robinson told Wieser in her email. Federal prosecutors alleged Robinson used $11,200 in township funds to pay for her Gary rent. Robinson pleaded guilty to one count of […]