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Naperville man murdered ex-wife after she insulted new wife, authorities say
A Naperville man accused of killing his ex-wife after hearing her use a derogatory word to describe his new wife will remain in jail as he awaits trial. Zokir S. Kudratov, 55, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing Saturday of ex-wife Rahima Kudratova at the Naperville home they shared.
Robert hits 2-run homer, White Sox finally beat AL-Central rival Twins, 3-1 in doubleheader opener
Luis Robert Jr. hit a 2-run homer and the White Sox finally beat the Minnesota Twins, 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader Wednesday. Erick Fedde (7-3) delivered five scoreless innings and the bullpen hung on to give Chicago its first win over its AL Central rivals in nine tries this season.
Top 5 most important Bears in 2024: No. 3 Montez Sweat
Bears training camp is only a week away. Veteran players report for camp on July 19, and practices begin July 20. The much-anticipated 2024 season is nearly here. This week, we are counting down the five most important Bears players in 2024. What makes one player more important than another? That’s subjective, of course. But for our purposes, it comes down to this: Are the Bears worse off if this player can’t play? Does this player have untapped potential or past greatness to live up to? Is his story going to be one fans follow closely this season?
Schaumburg Boomers squeak past Joliet Slammers despite leaving 12 runners on base
Despite stranding a season high 12 runners on base, nine in scoring position, the Schaumburg Boomers opened a three-game series in Joliet with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon. Chase Dawson put the Boomers in front in the first inning, smacking a solo homer, his third of the year, with...
Kevin Costner’s second ‘Horizon’ film pulled from theatrical release
The August theatrical release for the second chapter of Kevin Costner’s ambitious Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga” has been canceled after the first film fizzled in theaters. New Line Cinema announced Wednesday that “Horizon: Chapter 2” will not hit theaters on Aug. 16 as scheduled. The...
Outdoor dining season is heating up in the suburbs
Like the weather, outdoor dining season is heating up. While patios and al fresco restaurant experiences are de rigueur in southern climates where it’s warm enough to do it year-round, the experience is all the sweeter in the Midwest where we’re driven indoors half the time. With more...
Angel Reese secures 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds as the Sky beat the Dream
Chennedy Carter scored 19 points, Angel Reese secured her 14th straight double-double in the closing seconds to extend a WNBA record and the Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 78-69 on Wednesday. Carter forced a jump ball with 1:03 left, with Chicago leading 70-69. Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright was called for...
Transit agency leaders push back on calls to merge Pace, CTA, Metra
It was standing room only in a downtown Chicago committee hearing Tuesday as activists, transit experts and lobbyists hung on the words of the region’s transit agency chiefs. Public transit has become an increasingly contentious issue as the Regional Transportation Authority – the funding body which oversees Pace suburban...
Vehicle explodes in Naperville park Tuesday night
Naperville authorities are investigating what caused a vehicle to explode Tuesday night in a city park, injuring its owner. Police said officers were dispatched the area of Washington Street and Olympus Drive at 9:33 p.m. after several residents called to report a loud explosion. As officers arrived at the scene,...
Batavia Windmill City Festival ready with music, food, carnival, activities
The largest summer event in Batavia, the three-day Windmill City Festival begins this weekend with live music, food, carnival, games and contests. The festival goes from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia.
Man dies after SUV strikes curb and goes into retention pond in Wauconda
A 38-year-old man died Wednesday morning after driving an SUV into a detention pond at Garland Road and Main Street in Wauconda. First responders called to the area about 10:24 a.m. for a report of a vehicle upside down in a retention pond found a 2010 Ford Edge underwater with a man trapped inside.
Stories of Local Impact: Shirley & Willis Johnson, cinema moguls and community advocates
Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation. It highlights the inspiring stories of local individuals, families, and businesses who have made or are making a lasting impact for our community through their generosity and leadership.
‘People are concerned’: Legislators, advocates seek reforms to curb rates for private water customers
Illinois lawmakers including Rep. Nabeela Syed of Palatine and Rep. Dagmara Avelar of Romeoville joined consumer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board on Wednesday to call for legislative reforms designed to curb rates for customers of the state’s two private water utilities. The proposals come as the utilities, Illinois American...
South African delegation welcomed to Aurora on Independence Day weekend
Mayor Richard Irvin recently welcomed delegates from South Africa to Aurora. As America celebrated 248 years of freedom and democracy, South Africa is celebrating its 30th year free from apartheid. Dr. Anthony Storm and Dr. LaTasha Storm, pastors of God's Love Fellowship in Capetown, South Africa, and missionary representatives of...
Side Street Studio Arts to host its first Celebrity Art Clash Showdown July 13
Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin will host its first Celebrity Art Clash Showdown as part of “Renew,” a live paint experience and exhibition. The event will include a visual art exhibition, featuring repurposed artwork by 13 area artists, a live paint showcase with previous Art Clash participants, and a Celebrity Art Clash Showdown, which will pit six area celebrities against each other to crown the first Celebrity Art Clash Champion.
Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace
Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking. For the first 30 minutes of the two-hour meeting, these co-workers reveal hopes and anxieties — what they worry about,...
Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fundraiser, asks president to leave race
WASHINGTON — Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday. Clooney said in a New York Times opinion piece that he loves Biden, but the party would lose the presidential race as well as any control in Congress with him as the nominee.
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