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Krishnamoorthi secures $500,000 in grants for roads near Hoffman Estates’ Bell Works development
Local officials on Tuesday attended Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s ceremonial presentation of $500,000 in federal funding he secured toward a planned $18.9 million improvement of Central Road serving Bell Works Chicagoland and other businesses in Hoffman Estates and South Barrington. The 1.3-mile stretch between Barrington Road and Huntington Boulevard...
Spotlight: Copley revives ‘Peter Pan’ prequel; Chicago Shakes presents ‘Lord of the Rings’ tuner in U.S. premiere
Copley Theatre revives ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’. The Copley Theatre commences its third season with “Peter and the Starcatcher,” the coming-of-age play-with-music that imagines how J.M. Barrie’s beloved character became the boy who refused to grow up. Adapted from Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's “Peter Pan” prequel, “Peter and the Starcatchers,” the show features songs by Wayne Barker. Copley’s production stars Terry Bell as the Boy, Shelbi Voss as the titular starcatcher Molly, and Nick Sandys as the pirate Black Stache. Previews at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25; 8 p.m. July 26; 2 and 8 p.m. July 27; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. July 28 at 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The show opens July 31. $40-$55. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com.
Nando’s offering free chicken and a chance to help underserved students
Nando’s PERi-PERi will honor its South African roots on Thursday by celebrating International Mandela Day with free chicken for customers who bring back-to-school supplies for underserved area youth. The giveaway runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. Guests who bring any new back-to-school item will receive...
‘Nothing else like this’: Palatine approves housing for young trafficking victims
Housing for girls and young women who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking is expected to open next year in Palatine. The village council on Monday gave Shelter, Inc. and the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation final approval to build a 12-bedroom, 6,100-square-foot home on 2.9 acres in a wooded area near Dundee and Hicks roads.
Bears sign Williams, Odunze to rookie contracts
The Chicago Bears have locked down their first-round draft picks. Rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze both signed their rookie contracts Tuesday. Both players reported to training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest and signed the dotted line on their first professional contracts. They should be ready to hit the field for the first day of practice Saturday.
How sweet they are: Blueberries can take years to establish but you’ll be rewarded with nutritious snack
I’ve been growing dwarf blueberries for three years, and my plants are covered in green fruits right now. Deliciously sweet and rich in fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, the berries are native to North America and can be grown throughout most of the continent. There...
Glen Ellyn home left uninhabitable after fire
No injuries were reported in a Monday evening fire in Glen Ellyn that left the home on the 100 block of Lambert Avenue uninhabitable. Glen Ellyn fire officials said they were called to the home just after 6 p.m. when a neighbor reported the side of the house on fire.
‘A great successor’: New Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi greets delegates at RNC
MILWAUKEE — Incoming Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi on Tuesday greeted delegates for the first time since her election to the leadership post last Friday. The Mundelein attorney and former U.S. Senate candidate didn’t take questions from reporters roving the room of the local delegation’s hotel near the Milwaukee airport, but she is scheduled to speak at delegates’ daily convention breakfast Wednesday.
Amazon Prime Day deals are here. Should you take advantage of them?
NEW YORK — It's summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the retail industry since Amazon launched its first Prime Day back in 2015. While consumers may be enticed by the advertised can't-miss savings on some products, personal finance experts say shoppers should be careful not to fall for potentially misleading marketing or give in to impulse buys.
Nestle shifted critical recycling goal and revealed scale of plastics problem
When Nestle SA tweaked its plastic packaging goals in 2022, few noticed. The shift in language on the website of the world’s largest food maker pledged to mostly use plastic “designed for” recycling by 2025 rather than only use “recyclable” or reusable packaging by next year — its original commitment.
Cook County ranked fifth in nation for digital access
The Center for Digital Government has recognized Cook County as one of America's leading digital counties, ranking it fifth among counties with populations of 1 million or more in the 2024 Digital Counties Survey, officials announced. It is the fifth consecutive year the county has placed in the top 10....
Concerts July 19-25: Carly Rae Jepsen, Alanis Morissette, Vanilla Ice, Winger and more
Pitchfork Music Festival: Gates open at noon Friday through Sunday, July 19-21, at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Headliners include 100 GECS at 6:15 p.m., Jai Paul at 7:25 p.m. and Black Pumas at 8:30 p.m. Friday; Jessie Ware at 6:15 p.m., Carly Rae Jepsen at 7:25 p.m. and Jamie XX at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and Muna at 6:15 p.m., Brittany Howard at 7:25 p.m. and Alanis Morissette at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. General admission tickets start at $119 per day; VIP and three-day passes available. pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment
After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. “I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.”
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car
NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. The jury’s verdict followed a nine-week...
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