A car driving on Route 59 struck and killed 54-year-old Derrick Davis of Naperville on Tuesday morning, Aurora police say.
Naperville man hit by car and killed while walking across Route 59 near Fox Valley Mall in Aurora
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Court rejects perhaps final challenge to Waukegan casino plans; ‘We’re moving forward with the architects and drawings so we can get going’
Though the federal appellate court’s decision is final, Weiss said the Potawatomi could ask for a rehearing before all 11 of the court’s judges to review the unanimous decision by the three-judge panel. They can also ask the U.S. Supreme Court to take the case. Both are unlikely.
Indiana House passes Illinois secession bill on first reading, but amendments keep session lively
Indiana House legislators gave initial approval to a bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border Wednesday, but the bill continues to open up a Pandora’s box of amendments — from marijuana legalization to allowing Indiana counties to secede.
Gary repayment bill passes to third House reading
On Wednesday, House Bill 1448 was amended and passed onto a third reading in the Indiana House of Representatives that would require Gary to pay back millions it received in error from the State Comptroller’s Office.
Aurora firefighters save horse during barn fire, but eight goats die in blaze
Firefighters provided emergency oxygen to save a horse in a pole barn fire in Aurora Friday, but were unable to save eight goats in the barn.
Markham’s Prairie-Hills Junior High community seeks reinstatement of fired mental health counselor
An attorney for fired Prairie-Hills Elementary District 144 mental health counselor Eric V. Harwell said he may file a lawsuit.
ESPN’s Sarah Spain shares her story with Lake County female athletes; ‘It’s extremely valuable … to hear from an expert who’s been in their shoes’
Her keynote speech was part of the first EmpowerHER conference in Lake County, which included a variety of resources and education for female athletes, ranging from training on injury prevention to social media best practices.
Of Notoriety: Gary Black Film Fest in year 14 and a final stage run for Lowes in Cedar Lake
Indiana State Rep. Vernon Smith, founder and board president for the African American Achievers, beams with pride about Gary native-turned-Hollywood film star William L. Johnson.
Work to clear dozens of buildings at former Oak Forest Hospital set to begin
Cook County will begin a three-year plan to demolish dozens of buildings at the Oak Forest Hospital site spead over 153 acres.
Hobart man charged after attacking relatives; signed plea last month for abusing girlfriend’s son
A Hobart man faces two new criminal cases after allegedly attacking three relatives.