Ford Heights trustees chose Freddie Wilson, a first-term trustee, to succeed former Mayor Charles Griffin, who resigned last week.
Ford Heights installs interim mayor after Griffin’s conviction
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Northbrook’s Autumnfest Saturday to feature horses, pumpkin chucking, taffy apples
Fans of all things autumn can take their pick Sunday of fall events at Northbrook’s Autumnfest, taking place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Meadowhill Park. The day’s activities will include a pumpkin patch (one per child, please), toasted marshmallows by a bonfire, a horse-drawn trolley, a petting zoo, bouncy houses and DJ entertainment. Children ages 10 and under can enjoy these field games, with ribbons for the winners: 1 to 2 p.m. Sack races 2 to 3 p.m. Three-legged races 3 to 4 p.m. Egg races 4 to 5 p.m. Tug-of-war A drum circle and […]
Lake Forest officials approve a master plan to redesign Northcroft Park
The Lake Forest City Council has approved a master plan for a redesigned Northcroft Park, but it may still be years before any changes are made.
Highland Park’s third annual Oktoberfest welcomes the first weekend of autumn
A fall nip in the air for Saturday’s Oktoberfest, hosted by the City of Highland Park under damp, overcast skies at the Lot, at 525 Central Avenue.
Gary teen part of trio arrested in Illinois carjacking
A Gary teen is one of three young men arrested and charged in a carjacking in Downers Grove, Illinois, according to a release from the DuPage County, Illinois, sheriff and state’s attorney.
Waukegan Park District soliciting opinions for next 5-year plan; ‘This allows the community to have a say’
Park District officials and consultants made visits on Sept. 25 and 26 to both their own facilities and other locations in Waukegan, including a grocery store and the Waukegan Public Library, to engage the public and begin the process of further research.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces eviction in spat with landlord
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s landlord claims she is behind on rent and he is trying to evict her, court records show.
Law & order: Man charged with attacking woman in parking lot; latest charge for alleged serial domestic abuser
Lake County courts roundup
Two-way lineman Brock Sperling keeps family name alive at Chicago Christian. ‘His heart is absolutely massive.’
Brock Sperling is the grandson of Bruce Sperling, who made the first tackle in program history for the Knights.
Community news: Stress management walk and rural cemetery tour
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