The Oscars have never felt less important, with Los Angeles wildfires and other distractions. But if you look a little closer …
Column: Did the Oscars just issue an executive order in support of ‘Emilia Pérez’?
Day: January 23, 2025
Appellate Court upholds conviction of Geneva man found guilty of killing his wife
The Illinois Second District Appellate Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of Shadwick King, the Geneva man found guilty of murdering his wife in 2014.
Dr. Elra Morgan Publishes Three Amazon #1 Best Sellers, Revolutionizing Chiropractic and Laser Medicine
Dr. Elra Morgan, a celebrated chiropractic physician, educator, and author, has achieved an extraordinary milestone: three of his books have become Amazon #1 Best Sellers in the categories of Chiropractic, Alternative Medicine, and Lasers in Medicine.
Panhandling from Elgin street medians, crosswalks would be banned under proposed ordinance
Panhandling from street medians and in crosswalks could soon be against the law in Elgin under a proposed ordinance tentatively approved Wednesday night by the Elgin City Council.
Afternoon Briefing: Tiffany Henyard’s name will stay off Thornton Township ballot
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Homer Glen refuses to waive third-party fees for township civic center construction
Homer Township asked the village to pay for $9,720 worth of professional service fees from HR Green for the Trantina Farm project.
Naperville News Digest: Broadway performers to be part of conservatory fundraiser; Naper Settlement launching new Family STEM Nights
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of a crucial test vote.
State education board issues guidance to schools on Trump immigration actions
The Illinois State Board of Education has issued guidance to schools in the wake of President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations of immigrants without legal documentation living in the United States.
Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin
Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller.