The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus said Monday that they’re ready to take part in a U.N.-led gathering next month that could pave the way to a resumption of formal talks after an eight-year hiatus to resolve one of the world’s most intractable disputes.
Day: February 10, 2025
‘Love that chicken’? Popeyes planned for Wheaton’s north side
Chicken sandwich fans, take note: A Popeyes restaurant is proposed for a vacant property in Wheaton.
Secrecy preceded the shutdown of the consumer protection agency’s Washington headquarters
The Washington headquarters of the consumer protection agency is shut down for the week, and there are fears that it will be gutted like the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Thousands flock to Long Grove’s Cocoa Crawl; ‘The launch of the 2025 festival season’
As the event started, Ryan Messner, a Long Grove business owner and Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association president, said, “Cocoa Crawl is the launch of the 2025 festival season in Long Grove.”
Gary woman’s short film to premiere online Wednesday
“Method: A Voice Actor Prepares” premieres online at 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to its Eventbrite page. The premiere is free, and the first 300 people can participate in a question and answer session afterwards.
Elmhurst University Jazz Festival unites musical masters with students over 4 days of concerts
The Elmhurst University Jazz Festival features acclaimed artists gathering with young musicians to explore and perform music.
New bar-arcade proposed for downtown Aurora would include bocce ball, arcade games and more
Rec Haus is a newly-proposed arcade and activity bar that would be located in downtown Aurora in the space above Society 57 at 100 S. River St.
Orland Park resolution states police will work with ICE on immigration matters, opposes state law on issue
Orland Park says police will work with federal immigration agents when undocumented immigrants are charged or convicted of crimes.
Illinois and 21 other states file lawsuit challenging ‘devastating’ cuts to federal health research funding
The lawsuit follows a notice issued by the National Institutes of Health on Friday that it would limit federal payments for the indirect costs of grant-funded research to 15%.
Trump is expected to pardon ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans.