When the Griffith Police Department’s new chief Albert Tharp takes the reins, he hopes to give as much back to the community as it’s given him the last 15 years.
Longtime Griffith detective takes over as police chief
Day: January 10, 2025
Law & Order column: Charges upgraded in Lake Villa-area crash
Corona-Vargas was driving a Jeep eastbound when he left the road, drove through a yard and then struck a house, according to reports.
US official warns Puerto Rico of weak power generation as it prepares for a Trump administration
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Friday in Puerto Rico that the U.S. territory needs more power generation as it struggles to recover from a recent massive blackout.
Worship news: Marriage date night and school open house
News and events around the area
Nine candidates compete for four board seats in Orland Park High School District 230
Nine candidates are seeking 5 seats on the Orland Park District 230 Board, overseeing Sandburg, Andrew and Stagg high schools.
Kohl’s store — last anchor in the Spring Hill Mall — to close in April
Kohl’s, the last remaining anchor store at the now-defunct Spring Hill Mall in Carpentersville, will close in April, the company has announced.
Here’s how to vote for Illinois’ new state flag
Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest.
Media companies scrap Venu Sports streaming service before it even started
The planned streaming service Venu Sports has been scrapped before it ever started.
Wieser announces he won’t seek reelection as Lake County Dems’ chairman; Repay says he’s running
Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser has announced he won’t seek reelection as county chair, and Lake County Commissioner Michael Repay has expressed interest in succeeding him in the position.
Two days after chipping a tooth, Kennedy Johnson helps Lincoln-Way East stun Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘Had to go crazy.’
Kennedy Johnson scores Lincoln-Way Eight’s first seven points in 47-40 stunner on road over Homewood-Flossmoor.