In a Sugar Bowl delayed by a day because of the deadly terror attack in New Orleans, Notre Dame made enough big plays and got some help from a clever coaching move.
Day: January 2, 2025
Geneva considering referendum to borrow $68 million for building work
The Geneva City Council will discuss whether to have a referendum on the April 1 ballot on borrowing $68 million to replace the police and fire stations, and do other building work.
‘Time for a change’: La Tasca Tapas in Arlington Heights to close, reopen as Greek restaurant
La Tasca Tapas, a Spanish restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights, will close after 28 years on Feb. 28 and reopen as Paréa Greek Kitchen weeks later. The owners decided to change the concept due to declining business, especially after the pandemic, and to fill a void for Greek fine dining in the area.
Judge in Madigan corruption trial says Supreme Court opinion ‘not controlling at all’ in defining ‘corruptly’ for jury
Lawyers in Michael Madigan’s trial came to court expecting a drag-out fight over the implications of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.
What could this former train depot in Lake Zurich become? Owners seek community input envisioning potential uses
The new owner of a former train depot in Lake Zurich is seeking community input for its future use.
Convictions in Hadiya Pendleton slaying to remain overturned after Illinois Supreme Court dismisses appeal
An Illinois appeals court decision that overturned the convictions for a man accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton in 2013 will stand after the state’s highest court found that its justices were divided on the matter and dismissed the appeal.
Phyllis Goldblatt, education professor at Northeastern Illinois University, dies
Phyllis Goldblatt, a professor in the Education Foundations department at Northeastern University, has died.
The Caleb Williams File: What the Chicago Bears QB should focus on heading into a critical offseason
A real eye test is coming soon for Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams. It will occur this offseason as Williams zooms out on all the highs and lows of his rookie season.
Family and investigators search for signs Texas man had planned deadly New Orleans attack
Shamsud-Din Jabbar grew up in Texas, joined the U.S. Army and eventually settled in Houston, where he spun up a real estate business and made $120,000 a year for one of the world’s largest consulting firms.
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, dies at 73
Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died. He was 73.