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Veteran catcher Martín Maldonado brings his durability to the Chicago White Sox: ‘I love to play’

LaMond Pope — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 02:16:48 +0000

The Chicago White Sox finalized a one-year, $4.25 million contract with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado on Friday. The deal includes a club option for 2025.

Body on Blue Line tracks near O’Hare halts afternoon rush hour

Caroline Kubzansky — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 01:19:25 +0000

The finding of human remains halted traffic on the transit line for about three hours on Friday afternoon, officials said.

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds buys Northbrook home for $1.4M

Bob Goldsborough — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 01:32:09 +0000

The contemporary-style house had been listed in March for just under $1.5 million.

Connor Bedard exits with an injury early in the Chicago Blackhawks-New Jersey Devils game

Phil Thompson — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 01:25:41 +0000

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard was injured in the first period against the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The team said he would not return but didn't offer details of the injury.

Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie adds his name to list of Republican presidential candidates trying to get on Illinois primary ballot

Rick Pearson — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:52:13 +0000

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie filed to get on the Illinois presidential primary ballot, joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley.

Connor Bedard takes historic All-Star nod in stride: ‘It’s just exciting to be a part of it,’ Chicago Blackhawks rookie says

Phil Thompson — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:30:26 +0000

Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard isn’t sure about what NHL All-Star skills competition, if any, he would pick: “If I’m in it, hopefully I'll do all right.”

Chicago homicides in 2024: 1 person slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.

Kori Rumore — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:12:34 +0000

Chicago homicide data, which is updated on this page weekly, is through Jan. 2, 2024.

Town of Griffith considered purchasing hometown airport before deal with Gary

Jim Masters — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:18:42 +0000

It may bear its name, but the opportunity for the town of Griffith to own and operate the Griffith-Merrillville Airport has come and gone now that Gary/Chicago International Airport (GCIA) has acquired the facility in a $1.8 million deal announced on Dec. 13.

Slow start? It doesn’t matter when point guard Connor Williams comes through for Stagg. ‘Best player on the court.’

Steve Millar — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:16:28 +0000

Connor Williams, who made more of a name for himself with a big performance in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, continued his surge Friday.

Crown Point woman gets 46 months for embezzling $490k for vacations, cocaine, plastic surgery: records

Meredith Colias-Pete — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:47:30 +0000

A Crown Point woman was sentenced to 46 months Thursday for stealing $490,000 from her job for vacations, drugs and plastic surgery.

Niles looks to 2024 with Golf Mill redevelopment, safer crosswalks, luxe housing, library roof repair, replacing fire station

Richard Requena — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:38:38 +0000

Niles Mayor George Alpogianis told Pioneer Press his plans for the upcoming year. Economic development, capital projects and keeping up with the police and fire pensions were some of his priorities.

Kevin Warren — facing key decisions with the Chicago Bears — announces $1M donation from foundation to Lurie Children’s Hospital

Colleen Kane — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:43:59 +0000

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren and his wife, Greta, announced on Friday that their foundation would be donating $1 million to Lurie Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Column: As number of respiratory virus cases goes up, some Aurora area hospitals requiring masks again

Denise Crosby — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:42:27 +0000

Hospitals recommending - and in some cases requiring - masks as the flu, COVID-19 and RSV gain traction this winter.

Ex-officer gets 14 months in jail for his role in the death of Elijah McClain

Colleen Slevin — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:22:57 +0000

A former Colorado officer has been sentenced to 14 months in jail in the death of Elijah McClain.

After long fits and starts, federal gang conspiracy trial against ‘O-Block’ gang moves to closing arguments

Sam Charles — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:15:51 +0000

Prosecutors on Friday presented closing arguments in the racketeering case of six purported gang members charged with carrying out the brazen, broad-daylight murder of drill rapper FBG Duck.

Business groups sue to halt ballot question on raising real estate taxes to pay for homeless services

A.D. Quig — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:26:33 +0000

The suit was filed Friday in Cook County Circuit Court by opponents of a tax increase on higher-priced property sales. They have fought the proposal, claiming it will dampen sales in an already-fragile market.

Iowa principal critically injured in school shooting risked himself to protect students, police say

Nicholas Riccardi and Hannah Fingerhut — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:00:07 +0000

An Iowa principal critically injured in a school shooting put himself at extra risk by trying to protect students from the teenage gunman.

The Rev. Raymond Goedert, Andrea Doria survivor and high-ranking priest who failed to report sexual abuse cases, dies at 96

Bob Goldsborough — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:48:19 +0000

The Rev. Raymond Goedert was a confidant of cardinals who served as acting head of the Archdiocese of Chicago after Cardinal Joseph Bernardin died in 1996, and later acknowledged his failure to report sexual abuse accusations against priests.

Chicago man charged with first-degree murder in double homicide New Year’s Day in Calumet City

Mike Nolan — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:45:24 +0000

A Chicago man, Pedro Tovar, is being held in Cook County Jail after being charged with murder in the deaths of Eduardo Chavez and Corrine Mirelez on New Year's Day in Calumet City.

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Matthew Reum, survivor of pickup truck crash, speaks out: ‘Thank you for revitalizing my hope in humanity’

Amy Lavalley — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:16:13 +0000

In two often emotional videos posted late Thursday morning to Facebook, Matthew Reum humbly thanked the many people who have supported him since two fishermen found his crushed pickup truck under Interstate 94 along Salt Creek more than a week ago, and provided an update on his medical condition.

Aurora City Council continues examination of new rules for ward funds

Steve Lord — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:25:16 +0000

The City Council agreed to hold the latest version of an ordinance regulating how aldermanic initiative funds are spent at the Committee of the Whole for two weeks. At that point, aldermen are hoping to go over a final version to vote on by the end of the month.

Bears vs. Packers player props: Week 18 NFL odds, predictions, best bets

Action Network Staff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:19:35 +0000

The spread for Sunday's Bears vs. Packers rivalry looks about right, so we’re going a different route with our betting recommendations. We found three player props that make a lot of sense.

The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

Mark Sherman and Nicholas Riccardi — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:10:50 +0000

The Supreme Court will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the 2024 presidential ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss that culminated in the U.S. Capitol attack.

Handful of migrant buses arrive in Wilmette in recent days

Alex Hulvalchick — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:10:05 +0000

Six buses of migrants from Texas have arrived in Wilmette in the past week, leading to them being rerouted or the riders having to disembark and ride into Chicago on the Metra.

After weeks of testing, CTA Yellow Line reopens: ‘It makes it a lot easier’

Sarah Freishtat — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:42:02 +0000

The CTA has attributed the lengthy closure to a desire to ensure the line, also known as the Skokie Swift, was safe before reopening.

Christkindlmarket in Aurora draws 240,000 visitors during holiday season

Steve Lord — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:06:16 +0000

About 240,000 people visited Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park in Aurora during the holiday season, a big increase over the numbers in 2022, according to attendance figures released by event organizers Friday.

Harvey tops Cook County suburbs in 2023 homicides, Chicago Heights and Dolton each recorded 12 killings

Mike Nolan — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:02:28 +0000

With 13 homicides in 2023, Harvey recorded the most killings of any Cook County suburb, according to data from the Cook County medical examiner's office, while a dozen homicides were each reported in Chicago Heights and Dolton.

Corrections and clarifications

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:58:08 +0000

Corrections and clarifications for Jan. 6, 2024

Wayne LaPierre resigns as longtime leader of the NRA days before corruption trial

Michael R. Sisak, Lindsay Whitehurst and Jake Bleiberg — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:55:17 +0000

The longtime head of the National Rifle Association is resigning, just days before the start of a New York civil trial that’s poised to scrutinize his leadership of the powerful gun rights organization.

Oak Brook officials taking proactive approach to possibilty of migrant buses from Texas affecting the village

Chuck Fieldman — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:54:50 +0000

Village officials have contingency plans in place and are prepared to take any necessary and legal actions to implement permissible regulations to minimize the impact of illegal migration in Oak Brook.

Best Ohio sportsbooks: Review the best Ohio betting sites and apps

Ian Firstenberg — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:48:38 +0000

Review the best Ohio sports betting sites and apps ahead of the Jan. 1, 2023 launch date.

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game — plus our Week 18 predictions

Colleen Kane, Dan Wiederer — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:46:20 +0000

Quarterbacks Jordan Love and Justin Fields both have a lot at stake in Sunday's game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

New York seeks $370 million in penalties in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial

Jennifer Peltz — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:45:16 +0000

New York state lawyers are increasing their request for penalties to $370 million in former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial.

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From the Farm: New year begins with taste of rosehips, scent of rose petals

Philip Potempa — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:36:32 +0000

Jan. 1, 2024 marked the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade televised from Pasadena, California, a fragrant tradition of flower-constructed floats launched in 1890 to usher in the Rose Bowl college football game. Only during the wartime years of World War II and the pause of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic has the annual event ever been interrupted.

Blue Island Hometown Heroes program to begin third year of honoring veterans

Hank Sanders — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:25:11 +0000

Blue Island City Clerk Raeann Zylman suggested the Hometown Heroes program after seeing similar displays in Lansing.

Neri Oxman soft launches her new company amid plagiarism drama

Nate Berg — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:10:10 +0000

Neri Oxman, a designer, academic, and artist focused on the intersection of biology, materials science, and architecture, has been accused of improperly citing several sections of her 2010 doctoral thesis.

Amid January flu and COVID season, some hospitals are asking patients to mask up again

Ilana Arougheti — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:15:40 +0000

As flu season continues in Chicago, some hospitals are reinstating mask mandates on site.

2024 session sees renewed push for marijuana legalization at Indiana Statehouse

Alex Dalton — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:06:05 +0000

Indiana Democrats and some Republicans will once again seek to pass legislation legalizing marijuana during the 2024 legislative session, which begins on Monday.

Letters to the Editor: It’s tough saying goodbye to your best friend

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:05:28 +0000

Letters to the editor submitted to The Courier-News.

Lake County municipalities scramble to regulate migrant bus drop-offs; ‘I don’t think that’s the way people should be treated’

Chloe Hilles, Steve Sadin — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:06:41 +0000

In Lake County, the cities of Waukegan, North Chicago and Highwood — and villages of Grayslake and Buffalo Grove — approved ordinances Tuesday to regulate unscheduled migrant buses at their respective council meetings.

Gourmet mushroom business keeps growing for Aurora father and his sons

David Sharos — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:03:55 +0000

Two years ago, Kevin Lenerville, 66, of Aurora, and his sons Jeremy, 40, and Matthew, 32, launched an indoor mushroom farm known as Fae Forest Fungi, a name inspired by Celtic mythology and the forests where the edible fungus often grows.

Decent: America’s anything goes attitude toward attire can be a breath of fresh air — sometimes

Hilary Decent — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:00:17 +0000

Back home in England, there are a lot of rules for what you wear when, columnist Hilary Decent says. It's much freer in the United States, but that can be both a good and bad thing.

Free trees to be distributed to beautify, educate; ‘Selecting trees is like selecting a new puppy’

Steve Sadin — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:56:55 +0000

Available through Help Grow Waukegan — a joint effort of Openlands, Waukegan, the U.S. Forest Service and others — officials hope to put 150 new trees in the city by fall of next year, according to Sarah Surroz, Openlands’ director of Lake County programs.

Afternoon Briefing: Girls wrestling growing fast in Illinois, but equity remains elusive

Chicago Tribune staff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:48:36 +0000

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Maryville Academy opens alternative school in Niles in former Niles Elementary South School

Richard Requena — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:24:30 +0000

Former Jen School students from Des Plaines will now attend George Walsh Academy along Touhy Road.

Lake County churches, organizations share ideas about migrants’ needs; ‘They show up in shorts and sandals’

Steve Sadin — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:44:43 +0000

Gale Graves, the vice president of community impact of United Way of Lake County, said after the formal portion of Thursday’s meeting she is receiving calls about more and more migrants in Lake County in need of services.

Trial in Gary revenge killing delayed

Meredith Colias-Pete — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:23:26 +0000

Martell Flippins’ upcoming murder trial was delayed Friday after defense lawyer Marc Laterzo said a witness had come forward to corroborate “portions” of his alibi.

Law & Order column: Lake County police dog assists in arrest of fleeing suspect

Clifford Ward — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:17:22 +0000

Dax found Romero inside the doctor’s office and bit him on the leg. Romero allegedly punched the dog, which would not release him.

After 65 years, Help Them To Hope collects $35k in final campaign

Yadira Sanchez Olson — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:00:01 +0000

For decades, HTTH has distributed those funds to social service agencies in the county, but recently announced that the campaign ending Saturday will be the last.

Church news

Staff report — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:46:56 +0000

News and events from local houses of worship

Naperville has a new welcome sign at its border with Bolingbrook, built at a cost of $100,000

Tess Kenny — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:39:39 +0000

What used to be a modest welcome sign to travelers heading into Naperville from Bolingbrook has been replaced by a large limestone monument sign that incorporates the city's logo into the design.

Alleged Highland Park parade shooter no longer wants to represent himself; asks to get attorneys back

Clifford Ward — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:43:09 +0000

Crimo did not say what prompted his change of heart, just as he did not say last month what made him decide to represent himself.

US actor Christian Oliver and his 2 daughters died in a plane crash in the Caribbean, police say

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:31:59 +0000

Police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines say U.S. actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash near a tiny private island in the eastern Caribbean.

Aurora panel endorses municipal legislative goals

Steve Lord — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:25:49 +0000

An Aurora City Council panel has endorsed the 2024 legislative goals of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, of which Aurora is a member.

Real Christmas trees to be picked up in Aurora for recycling beginning Monday

Beacon-News staff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:16:30 +0000

Starting on Monday, real Christmas trees will be picked up for free in Aurora during the weekly trash and recycling collection, city officials said.

Tracking Zach LaVine: Chicago Bulls star returns — but what will happen at the NBA trade deadline?

Julia Poe — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:06:00 +0000

Zach LaVine is trending positively toward a return on Friday. But when he does return, LaVine will face immediate uncertainty regarding a potential trade away from the Chicago Bulls.

David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ star who was born in Chicago, dies at 80

Jordan Moreau — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:50:54 +0000

In addition to “Starsky & Hutch,” David Soul starred in the Western series “Here Comes the Brides” and movies like “Magnum Force,” “Salem’s Lot” and more. He was also a singer and released several albums in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Entries sought for St. Patrick’s Parade in St. Charles

Beacon-News staff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:05:16 +0000

The St. Charles Business Alliance is now accepting entries for the St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade set for 2 p.m. March 9 on Main Street in the city.

Zach LaVine faces questions — and heavy expectations — in his Chicago Bulls return: ‘I could care less what people think about me’

Julia Poe — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:57:28 +0000

Zach LaVine is back. And after nearly six weeks off the court, the star guard returns to the court to face a litany of questions surrounding his future with the Chicago Bulls.

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Chicago homicides in 2023: 617 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.

Kori Rumore — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:59:24 +0000

Maps and charts showing where and when homicides took place in the city during 2023, with race, sex and age of the victims.

Naperville North sophomore Natalie Frempong takes the ‘bull by the horns’ amid changes in the program

Matt Le Cren — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:22:02 +0000

Naperville North’s Natalie Frempong, sparingly used as a freshman last season, leads the team in scoring and has emerged as a leader.

Meditation isn’t as easy as you’d think. These products can make it easier

Sian Babish — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:02:16 +0000

Meditation is a practice where you pause and focus on something in particular.

For those who have seasonal affective disorder, here are the best light therapy boxes

Jennifer Blair — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:36:16 +0000

If your doctor has recommended light therapy, here are the best light therapy boxes for treating SAD to help you get back to feeling like yourself.

Highland’s Aaliyah Keil keeps changing positions. Yet she keeps getting better. ‘She loves the challenge.’

Michael Osipoff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:10:23 +0000

Highland senior Aaliyah Keil, who is also a star hurdler, handles multiple position switches in her career with aplomb.

Chesterton’s Hayden DeMarco is an Al Smith champion again. ‘A great achievement.’ But it’s no longer enough.

Dave Melton — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:50:26 +0000

A state title is the new standard for Chesterton senior Hayden DeMarco, who is 26-0 this season.

Lake Forest’s Seth Digby recently earned a black belt in judo. He’s unbeaten in wrestling. What’s next?

Bobby Narang — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:35:47 +0000

Lake Forest senior Seth Digby relies on his background in judo to gain an advantage in wrestling. “It makes an impact,” his coach says.

Girls wrestling is Illinois’ fastest growing high school sport. But equity remains elusive for some, parents say.

Jonathan Bullington — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:46:44 +0000

Some parents say schools have been slow to devote resources, leaving girls without their own teams or dedicated coaches and with fewer chances to compete.

Around the Southland: Eagles, trees highlight outdoor excursions

Paul Eisenberg — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:43:11 +0000

Upcoming events include Will County’s Eagle Watch, Winter Wonderland festival at Eggers Grove, exhibition of Stagg student art in Palos Park, a mental health seminar in Oak Forest and adult trivia night in Midlothian.

Connor Bedard is named to the NHL All-Star Game — and the Chicago Blackhawks rookie will be the youngest All-Star in league history

Phil Thompson — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:10:15 +0000

Connor Bedard was the Chicago Blackhawks selection as the NHL named its first 32 All-Stars.

CTA Yellow Line reopens Friday, 7 weeks after train crash

Sarah Freishtat — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:49:56 +0000

When the three-stop line reopens at 4:45 a.m. Friday, trains will temporarily run at lower speeds, CTA said.

Repairing homes as a form of public art, Tonika Lewis Johnson helps Englewood reinvest in the disinvested

Darcel Rockett — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The "unBlocked" project aims to transform the 6500 block of South Aberdeen Street and serve as a model for future efforts.

Boy, 11, man shot, wounded in Roseland neighborhood

Caroline Kubzansky — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:02:02 +0000

The boy was struck by gunshots while inside a home, police said.

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Chicago COVID-19 risk rises to ‘medium’ as hospital admissions increase

Jake Sheridan — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 01:16:57 +0000

City public officials have raised the COVID-19 risk levels for the first time since last January following a jump in hospitalizations.

Guest referee gig turns into Super Bowl trip as Markham woman named Bears Fan of the Year

Melinda Moore — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:23:00 +0000

Shameka Leach, a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears who also is a fan of volunteering for charitable causes, will head to the Super Bowl in February after being named Fan of the Year by the Bears.

Snowstorm: Chicago may get heavy, wet snow, gusty winds Monday night, officials say

Jake Sheridan — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:10:16 +0000

A “potent” storm with heavy, wet snow and gusty winds could hit Chicago early next week, the National Weather Service predicts.

Hammond woman charged with neglect

Meredith Colias-Pete — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:07:28 +0000

A Hammond woman was charged after allegedly drinking, leaving her kid in a running car parked partially on the road, then “yelling” at the cops.

Cedar Lake woman charged with neglect

Meredith Colias-Pete — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:01:14 +0000

A Cedar Lake woman is facing felony charges after briefly leaving two babies in her car on May 23 while running into the St. John Target, records show.

Naperville News Digest: Winner of Santa’s Workshop drawing announced; Will County Eagle Watch to feature presentations, hikes; LWV hosting Zoom forums with Naperville fire chief, Dist. 11 candidates

Michelle Mullins — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:01:00 +0000

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.

New Year’s Day in Chicago: The warmest, coldest, snowiest and wettest weather since 1872

Kori Rumore — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:56:19 +0000

The normal high for New Year’s Day in Chicago is 32 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Portage man charged after molesting teen: records

Meredith Colias-Pete — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:56:03 +0000

A Portage man faces a felony charge after assaulting a teen girl, according to court documents.

South and southwest suburban peace groups look forward to 2024 after hiatus following start of war

Alexandra Kukulka — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:03:02 +0000

Southwest suburban groups that seek to unite people of Muslim, Jewish and Catholic faiths look forward to continuing discussions of peace in 2024.

Country Club Hills native curates The Exhibit House in Water Tower Place in Chicago

Jessi Virtusio — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:37:17 +0000

Janine Williams of Bolingbrook opened The Exhibit House in April on the 4th Floor of Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago.

Connor Bedard’s rookie season: Tracking the goals of the Chicago Blackhawks’ No. 1 pick

Kori Rumore, Phil Thompson — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:21:39 +0000

At 13 years old, Connor Bedard, was proclaimed “the future of hockey.” Four years later, he was selected at No. 1 by the Chicago Blackhawks as the “cornerstone” of their rebuild.

Chicago man charged in attempted robbery

Meredith Colias-Pete — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:22:40 +0000

A Chicago man is facing charges for breaking into a woman’s house after she kicked him out, and trying to steal her purse and keys, court records show.

Man dies after being found with head trauma in Austin neighborhood, police say

Deanese Williams-Harris — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:11:57 +0000

A 53-year-old man was pronounced dead after being found Friday morning unresponsive with head trauma in the Austin neighborhood, Chicago police said.

The Way We Were: Great Chicago Fire a lucky break for fledgling tile/brick company in Naperville founded in 1871

Andrea Field, Steve Metsch — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:10:00 +0000

This week's column and photo looks back at the Martin & von Oven Tile and Brick Works, once one of Naperville's most successful businesses. One owner's family home is now centerpiece of Naper Settlement.

Lake County considering $24 million bond issue for septic elimination project

Carrie Napoleon — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Lake County Commissioners are looking to embark on a nearly $24 million bond issue for the final financing component of the planned $90-plus million Calumet Township Septic Tank Elimination Project.

Portage officials sworn in at nonpartisan ceremony as Republicans take control of council

Doug Ross — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:57:35 +0000

All but two of the city’s newly elected public officials were sworn in Thursday night in what Portage Mayor-elect Austin Bonta hopes will become a nonpartisan tradition for the city.

Survivors are found in homes smashed by Japan quake that killed 94 people. Dozens are still missing

Hiro Komae, Ayaka Mcgill and Yuri Kageyama — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:41:41 +0000

A woman was pulled carefully from the rubble 72 hours after a 7.6 magnitude quake rattled Ishikawa Prefecture.

Migrants dropped at Elgin Metra stations en route to Chicago haven’t posed a problem for city, mayor says

Gloria Casas — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:07:20 +0000

Elgin has had three busloads of migrants making their way to Chicago dropped at Metra stations in Elgin but it hasn't resulted in any problems for the city, Mayor Dave Kaptain said.

Chicago Bears QB confidential: The chatter inside NFL circles on Justin Fields’ future and Caleb Williams’ potential

Dan Wiederer — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The NFL world teems with curiosity about how the Chicago Bears will navigate the 2024 offseason. First and foremost: Should they stick with Justin Fields or draft Caleb Williams or another college QB?

Elgin News Digest: East Dundee recycling holiday lights through Jan. 31; free tax prep help starts Jan. 25 at Gail Borden library; U-46 holding two-day event to fill district job openings

Mike Danahey — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:29:00 +0000

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Lake County officials say new voting equipment will streamline process; ‘This ... has Democratic and Republican support’

Steve Sadin — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:28:46 +0000

The new voting equipment, which sorts, prints and prepares vote-by-mail ballots for the U.S. Postal Service, officially went into operation Thursday at the Lake County Clerk’s office in Waukegan, making the process quicker for voters.

‘Blessed’ Blake Corum — back from a knee injury — has Michigan on the brink of its 1st national title since 1997

Larry Lage — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:18:29 +0000

Blake Corum declared it was “natty or bust,” before the college football season kicked off and reiterated his bold statement before helping Michigan beat Alabama to put the school within a win of its first national championship since 1997.

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius freed on parole and remains hidden after nearly 9 years in jail for killing his girlfriend

Gerald Imray, Nqobile Ntshangase and Mogomotsi Magome — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:08:04 +0000

Officials say South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole after serving nearly nine years in prison for killing his girlfriend.