Crest Hill
LATEST NEWS
RAGBRAI kicks off in Glenwood
This year's RAGBRAI kicked off Saturday in Glenwood.
Green Hills Library collecting back-to-school supplies
It may still be summer but the Green Hills Public Library District is preparing students for their return to the classroom. The library, 10331 Interlochen Dr., Palos Hills, is hosting a Back-to-School Collection Drive from now until Friday, August 9. “One of my biggest goals as a librarian has always...
Octavia Redmond murder: Vehicle believed to be used in Chicago mail carrier's shooting death found torched
CHICAGO - The vehicle believed to be used in the murder of a United States Postal Service letter carrier was discovered torched Saturday on Chicago's South Side. The white Dodge Durango was located this afternoon in the 8900 block of South Holland Road. On Friday, at about 11:38 a.m., the...
Man attacked and carjacked Uber driver, prosecutors say
Chicago police detectives were able to identify the man who attacked and carjacked an Uber driver because he ordered the rideshare on an account linked to his driver’s license, officials said. Judge Caroline Glennon-Goodman rejected a state detention petition and sent Juan Salgado, 38, home on an ankle monitor.
Chicago ranks as one of most stressed cities in country
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago ranking as one of the most stressful places to live in the country in a new WalletHub survey, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says there’s a good reason why so many area residents feel the malaise that they do. “J.B. Pritzker has destroyed safety and security in the city,” Miller told The Center Square. “The second thing that I think would be causing people stress is as a parent they're turning the education system into not...
Thanks, mom! Woman is charged with violent CTA attack after her mother recognizes her in Chicago police bulletin
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old woman turned herself in to Chicago police after her own mother recognized her as one of the people who attacked and robbed a man on the Orange Line downtown. Tamia Washington is the fifth person, but the first adult, to be charged with the robbery, which occurred around 11 p.m. on July 8.
Chicago police issue alert for armed robberies in 3 neighborhoods
CHICAGO - Chicago police have issued a community alert following a series of armed robberies in three city neighborhoods. In each incident, three offenders approached victims while brandishing handguns and demanded property. The offenders, who arrived in a stolen 2018 silver Hyundai Sonata, then fled the scene. During one of the robberies, a victim was pistol-whipped.
Cavaliers Guard Max Strus pays it forward through annual basketball camp
A little more than a decade ago, Max Strus was roaming the halls of Stagg High School in Palos Hills. Despite only receiving one Division I scholarship offer, Strus had big dreams for his future. “High schools always have career planner classes and all those things, and professional athlete was...
Wilmington Road Closure: Route 53 Shut Down After Utility Pole Incident
Wilmington, IL – Route 53 is currently closed Sunday afternoon for both northbound and southbound traffic between Coal City Road and Stripmine Road due to an accident that resulted in a downed utility pole. According to the Wilmington Police Department, the accident occurred earlier today, causing significant disruption to...
Former MLB star has choice words for umpire
Major League Baseball umpiring continues to be a source of frustration for MLB players and managers. It’s also a source of frustration for announcers and analysts. That was certainly the case on Friday. After the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field, former Cub Jon Lester expressed some frustration on Marquee Sports Read more... The post Jon Lester: ‘There’s no real repercussions for umpires’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Over a year in office, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign coffers still buoyed by unions
Since his election as mayor of Chicago in April last year, Brandon Johnson has raised $2.6 million, nearly half of which has come from a variety of labor organizations — some of them key backers from his election campaign, others that came around afterward. The progressive first-term mayor’s continued reliance on union support is no surprise after his campaign was mostly bankrolled by major ...
NISO brings Ravinia experience to Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (July 20, 2024) – A picture-perfect Friday night drew an estimated crowd of 1,500 to the Fox Pointe concert venue to hear the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra (NISO) perform for the fourth consecutive year in Lansing. People lined up to enter the venue over an hour before...
Cubs Sign First-Round Pick Cam Smith
The Cubs have signed third baseman Cam Smith to a $5,070,700 bonus, per Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo. That bonus matches the slot value of the fourteenth overall pick Chicago used to select the infielder. Smith’s bonus will take up the majority of Chicago’s $9,802,300 total bonus pool for this year’s draft.
UConn’s WNBA Dominance Spreads Across Every Team with Sun-Sky Trade
The trade between the Connecticut Sun and the Chicago Sky has resulted in every WNBA team now having a former UConn player on its roster, showcasing the strong presence of UConn alumni in the league. UConn has produced 45 all-time draftees for the WNBA. Currently, 17 former UConn players are...
Caleb Williams' teammates are setting a standard he and the Bears rookies may not be able to live up to
There's one clear message coming out of Chicago Bears training camp, so far, and it's impossible to miss: This team wants to start fast in 2024."The urgency's [there], we have to get this thing going quickly," Bears tight end Cole Kmet told reporters on Friday. "There's not going to be time to ...
Bears WR Keenan Allen makes it very clear where he and D.J. Moore rank among the NFL's top receiver duos
It's absolutely wild to think about what the Chicago Bears offense has evolved into, on paper, ever since Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus inherited the team in 2022.It's more than a night-and-day difference: it's a complete reshaping of the roster, identity, and philosophy. The Bears didn't even have ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.