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District 128 and Superintendent Denise Herrmann negotiating separation agreement
Libertyville-Vernon Hills High School District 128 and beleaguered superintendent Denise Herrmann are negotiating a separation agreement years before her current contract ends. School board President Lisa Hessel disclosed the news after a three-hour closed session that took up the bulk of a special meeting Monday night called to discuss an...
Signature Fitness Club closes locations in Schaumburg, Naperville, Yorkville
Despite a sign on the door blaming a legal dispute with its Schaumburg landlord, all three locations of Signature Fitness Club across the region are permanently closed this week. Furthermore, an anonymous handwritten letter posted on the door Tuesday challenged the original claims and urged patrons to be more aggressive...
Planet Fitness franchisee acquires eight Chicago-area locations
EPIC Fitness Group, a Northville, Michigan-based Planet Fitness franchisee, has acquired eight Chicago-area Planet Fitness locations in a transaction completed in April. With the acquisition, EFG’s total Planet Fitness club count goes up to 64. The remaining locations are throughout Michigan and in the Toledo, Ohio, area. The company now is building its 65th location in downtown Detroit.
Don’t peel your tomatoes, plus more tips for getting the best flavor
There was a time when I would scoop out the seeds and gel from the inside of a tomato, because I didn’t like the texture. I know now that I was throwing away both flavor and nutrition — and I’ve learned my lesson. But how to get...
Festivals July 12-18: Itasca Fest, Vernon Hills Days, the Kane County Fair and more
Fresh Fest: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 11, and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Young musicians, dancers and artists perform on three stages. Free. navypier.org. Windy City Smokeout: 2-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 11-12, and 1-10 p.m....
Something to love about sumac: Native staghorn variety makes a tangy add to sweet and savory recipes
Many people have sumac bushes growing in their backyards. The hardy shrub is native to this region and easy to grow — maybe too easy. It can and will spread unless care is taken to remove the suckers that sprout up around the plant. This feature has given it a bad rap, but there is much to love about sumac. Its leaves turn vivid shades of purple, orange or red in the autumn, and in the late summer, bright red, hairy fruits (drupes) form in conspicuous, pyramid-shaped clusters. Those fruits are edible — and delicious when used for making tea or dried and ground into a spice.
Geneva approves another TIF district, with dissent
In a series of three 7-3 votes at a special meeting Monday, the Geneva City Council approved the creation of a fourth tax increment financing district for 297 acres on the city’s east side — but not without dissent and some cutting comments. Known as the Southeast Master...
Former Glenbrook South yearbook adviser apologizes for allowing anti-Israel quote
A now-former high school yearbook adviser has apologized for allowing the recent publication of a student’s quote celebrating attacks against Israel. In a public letter posted online Tuesday morning, veteran Glenbrook South staffer Brenda Field attributed the fateful decision to “poor judgment and lack of supervision.”. Field also...
Cook County updating hazard plan. Here’s how to view it
The Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security’s 2024 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for public review as it undergoes a mandatory five-year update. To view the plan, visit https://tinyurl.com/4j39xfps. To comment on it, visit https://tinyurl.com/57t2zps2. The plan is designed to help communities reduce the...
Former Carol Stream village manager to be honored at Saturday ceremony
A white oak tree near Carol Stream’s Historic Farmhouse will be dedicated to the memory of former Carol Stream Village Manager Gregory J. Bielawski. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the farmhouse, 301 W. Lies Road. Bielawski, who died in 2022, was Carol...
12 new businesses open at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora
Twelve new businesses will be welcomed Wednesday at the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin will host a group ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. for the businesses that recently opened at the mall at 195 Fox Valley Circle Drive. The businesses, of which 85% are minority-owned, will...
Former U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a 'hoax,' dies at 89
OKLAHOMA CITY — Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, a conservative firebrand known for his strong support of defense spending and his denial that human activity is responsible for the bulk of climate change, has died. He was 89. Inhofe, a powerful fixture in Oklahoma politics for over six decades, died...
Orange creamsicle or minty watermelon? Homemade popsicles are healthier than in the freezer aisle
One sweltering summer in Southern California, Jessica Gavin was looking for a healthy, cooling treat for her then 2-year-old son. Gavin, a food science expert who wrote “Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking,” knew that even brands of healthy-looking popsicles often come filled with artificial colors and flavors, stabilizers and preservatives.
Pritzker steps up anti-Trump push with Milwaukee abortion ad
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is stepping up his fight against Donald Trump, with his pro-choice group buying billboard ads in the city that will host the Republican National Convention next week. The campaign seeks to associate Trump and the RNC with the reversal of Roe v. Wade, which led to...
Off-duty Kane County deputy involved in fatal shooting in Elgin Monday
An off-duty Kane County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a Monday shooting in Elgin that left one person dead, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The Kane County state’s attorney’s office did not release the identity of the deceased or the deputy in a Tuesday morning news release. The...
A nod to the past
Two disparate ideas entered my mind recently. The first is a suggestion for Democratic political convention delegates. Why not reintroduce the charming tradition of nominating a “favorite son?” The Illinois delegation could nominate JB Pritzker as a favorite son and our neighboring states, acting as good neighbors, would “temporarily” back him for the presidency. Then all those states with Hyatt Hotels could see backing JB as the nominee as a shrewd business decision. No harm, no foul. Bye-bye, Joe.
Americans starting to wake up?
Are the American people finally beginning to wake up and challenge the idea that America is not fundamentally a racist nation?. Even liberal comedian, Bill Maher, says that “wokeness has become a hyper focus on race and racism ….an emphasis that has gone from helpful to harmful.”. Just...
Another RBG moment
The Democrats are having an RBG moment. They could have put another Democratic judge on the bench during the Obama administration when Dems had the Senate. Because of loyalty, sentimentality and arrogance, they did not ask/insist that Ruth Bader Ginsburg resign while there was a chance to replace her with another liberal justice. When available, Republicans took every opportunity to stack the court. They did, and they are winning. Now we have an incumbent Democratic president who cannot win this election. Because of loyalty, sentimentality and arrogance, he refuses to step down, in spite of urgent calls from his own party.
NASCAR piece was an insult
I was angered by the NASCAR opinion piece in the Herald. I am not a big NASCAR fan, I mostly watch Formula 1 and IndyCar, but … here goes:. I suppose he/she/they will get away with the obvious slur “Bubbas’ — is the writer aware that Bubba Wallace, a Black NASCAR driver, is heavily sponsored by a large Chicago company (McDonald's)? Did the writer intend to insult none other than the legendary Michael Jordan — Wallace's team owner? The blatantly obvious “regional racist” intones convey the impression that the Northern states' view of sport is superior to that of the South. Is the writer aware there are a significant number of motor racing fans in Chicago? Are only the Cubs, Bears, or Bulls worthy of attention? What about other sports or teams in Chicago that draw even smaller crowds than NASCAR, are they thus even less worthy of attention?
Mays Enterprise expands with new barbershop and salon in Naperville
Mays Enterprise recently announced the grand opening of Royalty Barbershop & Salon in Naperville, set for fall 2024. This new establishment marks an exciting expansion for Mays Enterprise, promising to bring luxurious hair care services to the local community. “We are excited to bring our vision of high-quality hair care...
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