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‘Time to remember what it is to be an American’: Aurora mayor hosts Black delegates at RNC
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin stood with other Black Republican political leaders in Milwaukee Tuesday to celebrate what they call a growing segment of the party and a group key to former President Donald Trump’s hopes of success in November. Irvin, who leads Illinois’ second largest city, hosted a first-of-its-kind...
RNC Notebook, Day Two: Bob Fioretti, Charlie Kirk and cops from Illinois all in town
Here’s a snapshot of news and activities from the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Perennial candidate Bob Fioretti — who has been running as a Republican since 2022 — is in town for all the RNC festivities this week, believing his tough-on-crime message vibes with Donald Trump’s.
It’s official: DuPage voters to decide on tax hike for forest preserves
DuPage County forest preserve commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to place a question on November ballots that will ask voters to approve a property tax increase. If it passes, the owner of a home valued at $308,500 would pay roughly $36 more a year in property taxes to the district. The increase would raise more than $17 million in additional annual revenue, provide “long-term financial stability” and allow the district to purchase more land, officials say.
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.
ECC Project Backpack returns in-person to provide supplies to local students
Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for Project Backpack, a community-based initiative that collects and distributes school supplies to students in need in the area. The school supply giveaway event is back in person this year and will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to...
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.
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As you know, your Daily Herald was not delivered to your home this morning, and I want to apologize for that. Monday night's severe storm and its aftermath are at the heart of the problem. Power into the Schaumburg plant where the newspapers are printed was knocked out in late evening just prior to the Daily Herald's printing window. Emergency systems, another line of defense against power interruptions, also were disabled. All this resulted in a scrambling of the electronics that control the systems. Everything was halted. As of this hour, teams are working to restore the equipment. While we expect the presses to be back on line later today, we are not risking another day of uncertainty.
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...
The Georgetown wall, listed for sale at $50,000, is off the market
The brick wall in Georgetown that went viral last year after its owner put it on sale for $50,000 is no longer on the market — though its future remains a mystery. “Well, I have some other plans for it,” Allan Berger, the owner, said recently. “I’d rather leave it at that for now.”
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.
From camcorder to career: CLC alum turns videography passion into a profession
From a young age, Carlos Curiel admired the artistry behind the workings of the camera. Curiel became interested in videography when his dad gave him a camcorder to film boxers at the gym his family owned in Round Lake. After graduating high school, Curiel was unsure what he wanted to...
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.
Libertyville Office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago volunteer with for Fill A Heart 4 Kids
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has announced that agents and staff from the firm’s Libertyville office participated in a Fill A Heart 4 Kids event during the firm’s companywide Community Kindness initiative. During Community Kindness, agents and staff in the firm’s Chicagoland offices select organizations to lend extra support. This year, the Libertyville office selected Fill A Heart 4 Kids, an organization that provides homeless, at risk and foster children food, critical necessities, life skills and educational support to empower and build brighter futures for children.
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....
‘Time Bandits’ show reinvigorates Monty Python film with Lisa Kudrow-led ensemble
Adapting a cult-classic film into a television series is a daunting task, but for Lisa Kudrow and her collaborators on “Time Bandits,” that challenge just meant there was more room for exploration. “The series version of a film means you’re gonna expand and really go into some more...
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