An alleged attempt to rob a Niles bank branch was thwarted after the would-be thief announced having a gun, demanded money, but was told the location didn’t have cash, according to Niles police. In a police department news release, authorities explained that officers responded Saturday at around 9:20 a.m. to the Fifth Third Bank branch […]
Day: February 18, 2025
Lake Station man on trial for punching man who hit head and died: ‘This was an accident,’ lawyer says
A lawyer for Jeremy Davis argued Tuesday he only punched Allen Flores after the man drunkenly propositioned his girlfriend, lightly hit Davis, then spat on him.
Father-son team opening family-friendly Quentin Tap in Palatine
A new restaurant, Quentin Tap, is opening in Palatine. It is going to be run by a father-son team of restaurateurs.
Mayor Johnson names final Chicago school board member after weeks of delay
Johnson appointed Cydney Wallace, a mother of four who works for the Cook County court clerk’s office.
Libertyville Township has unrelated O’Connors facing off for supervisor; ‘We were just blessed with the same last name’
Candidates Kathleen O’Connor and Robin O’Connor are good-natured about the somewhat unusual circumstances.
Dining out: National Margarita Day and more suburban restaurant weeks
The snow outside may suggest otherwise, but Saturday is National Margarita Day and we’ve got specials. There are also restaurant weeks starting in Glen Ellyn and Woodridge.
West Dundee firefighter/paramedic credited with rescuing dog from icy Fox River
A dog that bolted from a home in Sleepy Hollow and rescued from the Fox River by West Dundee firefighter/paramedic is expected to make a full recovery after being treated for hypothermia, dehydration and paw abrasions.
Bev’s closes in downtown Naperville, Effin Egg shutters after short stint
Three downtown Naperville restaurants/shops, including Bev’s at Washington Street and Jackson Avenue, have closed. The others are Effin Egg and Sweet Home Gelato.
Bartlett man charged with possession of stolen vehicle after driving it in Bloomingdale
A Bartlett man was arrested Monday after police reportedly found him to be in possession of a stolen car.
Schaumburg man facing armed robbery charges, suspected in multiple cases
A Schaumburg man was arrested early Saturday after fleeing from police conducting surveillance for a suspect in multiple armed robberies in the area.