Cyncere L. Tillman, 24, was arrested Tuesday in the 300 block of Washington Street and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tavontee Fox of Waukegan, police said.
Day: February 19, 2025
‘It’s been a passion’: Retired police officer brings love for barbecue to Hoffman Estates with I Smell Bacon
When retired Hoffman Estates police lieutenant Mark Mueller decided to open a restaurant, he couldn’t help himself when it came to the name — I Smell Bacon BBQ & Pub, where he serves fresh-smoked meats and signature sides made from scratch daily.
Column: Winthrop Harbor bookstore owner was ‘always quick with a smile’
She opened her independently owned, used book store at 1908 Sheridan Road in Zion shortly after graduating from Zion-Benton High School.
DOGE says it’s saved $55 billion in federal spending, but data show it’s much less
Elon Musk has pledged that DOGE would provide “maximum transparency,” but its accounting raises questions about the reliability of their self-reporting and their level of accountability.
Student accused of having unloaded gun at Plank Junior High School in Oswego
Plank Junior High School went into a “hold-in-place” Tuesday after police said a 12-year-old girl was seen with an unloaded gun at the school.
Chicago Bears are raising season ticket prices by an average of 10%
In a letter to season ticket holders, Chicago Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren announced price increases for 2025 — after another last-place season.
Porter County commissioners, council expect return on investment from RDA
The Porter County Board of Commissioners and leaders of the Porter County Council made it clear to the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Tuesday morning that they expect a strong return on their investment and want to ensure the $3.5 million Porter County is investing annually in the consortium don’t fund projects in other counties without RDA membership.
‘Most beautiful building in town’: Des Plaines set to invest millions to turn former bank into restaurant
Des Plaines officials are celebrating a proposed real-estate agreement that would see a historic downtown building undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation.
After 175 years, one of Kendall County’s oldest buildings in the spotlight
The historic Little White School building in Oswego, now a museum, is celebrating its 175th anniversary.
7 Chilean men charged with burglarizing the homes of Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and other star athletes
Seven men from Chile have been charged in Florida federal court with orchestrating burglaries at the homes of prominent professional athletes around the country.