Republican DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said he won’t seek a third term and will instead run for Illinois governor next year.
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick seeking GOP bid for Illinois governor in 2026
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Homewood OKs new TIF district with eye toward redevelopment on Halsted
Homewood officials approved a new tax increment financing district taking in vacant Walmart other property along Halsted Street
Kidd’s Krue turns Polar Plunge Chicago into ‘best day of the year’
Led by Kidd Carrig, 16, a team that annually participates in Polar Plunge Chicago has grown to over 100 people, raising over $100K.
Around the Southland: Palos South play sells out, Fleadh parade, and more
Palos South sells out ‘Newsies Jr.’ production More than 100 Palos School Middle School students participated in the musical “Newsies Jr.” presented in late January at Stagg High School in Palos Hills at two sold-out evening shows. Students performed on stage, served as stage crew, ran lighting and sound and built sets. Leads included Paige […]
Students hit the silver screen for Black History Month Film Festival in Country Club Hills
The work of students from Markham, Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest was on display at a Black History Month Film Fest at Marcus Cinema.
After two tough losses to Lockport, Will Johnson rallies Sandburg to regional semifinal win. ‘I love the moments.’
Will Johnson scores 21 point to lead Sandburg to a wild 55-54 win over Lockport in a Class 4A regional semifinal.
Moving into the starting lineup, Jaydon Watts scores for Crete-Monee. But there’s more. ‘That isn’t everything.’
Jaydon Watts scores 11 points to spark Crete-Monee to 77-38 win over Evergreen Park in Class 3A regional semifinal.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Upbeat Delan Davis delivers as Marian Catholic ousts Providence in regional. Patience? ‘When it’s time, it’s time.’
Marian Catholic’s Delan Davis delivers with 15 points in 58-43 win over Providence in a Class 3A regional semifinal.
State police: Crete man sent threatening email to Gov. JB Pritzker
A Crete man is facing felony charges for allegedly sending a threatening email to Gov. JB Pritzker last month, according to Illinois State Police. The email containing “a message of a threatening nature” was sent to Pritzker’s Office of Constituent Affairs from an email associated with Michael Dascenzo, 49, on Jan. 9, state police said […]