A Gary man is facing multiple burglary charges after he allegedly knocked down the door of an apartment to rob the occupants.
Gary man accused of burglarizing apartment
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Officials say Rosary in Aurora to explore options after Marmion co-ed announcement, but that school is ‘not closing’
Rosary High School in Aurora, in a letter to parents, said its governing body will begin to explore “different opportunities and options” for the school’s future after Marmion Academy announced it will be switching to a co-ed model, but said it wanted to be clear that “Rosary is not closing.”
Gary’s Harvest Feast fills the stomach and the spirit
The aroma of barbecue sauce simmering on a stove at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Gary lingered in the church hall as volunteers bustled around prepping vegetables. A struggling mom of 10 turned minister launched the first Harvest Feast in humble surroundings in a storefront in Midtown along Broadway. State Rep. Vernon Smith, the youngest child of Pastor Julia Smith, has kept her tradition alive for more than 30 years after her death.
Growing number of people give thanks for the restaurants, grocery stores that make Thanksgiving dinner for them
Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of planning, shopping, prep, cooking and cleanup. With a job, kids and Christmas around the corner, the thought of all the work can be daunting. Some Elgin-area restaurants and grocery stores remove all the labor involved by offering pre-made or to-go meals or being open on the holiday.
Education, political officials worry about education as Trump appoints education secretary
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on his plan to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, which has left professors and education experts envisioning a mostly bleak future for student learning. On Tuesday, he announced he chose Linda McMahon, a former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, who served as the leader of the Small Business Administration […]
Northbrook gives tax break to Hometown Coffee despite some objections
Despite some opposition to the package, the Village Board has approved sales tax breaks that will bring the popular Hometown Coffee and Juice to downtown Northbrook. Village officials said a $1.5 million development loan, expected to be repaid mostly with sales taxes generated by the new restaurant, will help bring a vibrancy to the downtown area that residents and business owners have long desired. “Unfortunately, these types of incentives are what surrounding communities do in order to bring these types of anchor businesses within their business corridors,” Trustee Michelle Kohler said. “Hometown is a proven business with a model we’ve […]
Skokie says no to backyard chickens — again
The question of whether to allow backyard chickens came up again Nov. 18 at Skokie’s Village Board meeting after a trustee proposed repealing the village’s ban on the birds. The director of the health department said there is a risk of the birds spreading disease to humans.
Three years after losing casino bid, Matteson still seeks developer, completes acquisition of Lincoln Mall property
Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin said the village purchased the Lincoln Mall parcel in August for roughly $108,000.
La Grange preparing for festive holiday activities
The annual La Grange Hometown Holidays, a month of events celebrating the season, begins Nov. 30 with Small Business Saturday events.
As Americans are beyond burned out, Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry preaches the right to rest
In her new book, “We Will Rest! The Art of Escape,” the author and academic says you too can flee the toxic grind culture.