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One dead after fire in attached garage of Buffalo Grove house
One person is dead following a fire Monday in an attached garage of a house in Buffalo Grove, authorities said. Buffalo Grove firefighters responded to a home on the 600 block of Woodhollow Lane before 10:45 a.m., officials said. The fire was extinguished and an unidentified fatality was confirmed on...
Police: Skokie woman missing from Evanston since July 15
Police and family members are seeking the public’s help to find an 82-year-old Skokie woman who hasn’t been seen since last week. Tsering “Dolma” Wangyal was last seen at 6 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston. She is described...
Naperville council won’t oppose plans for storage facility, other businesses on unincorporated 75th Street
Despite objecting to a similar project on the same site eight years ago, the Naperville City Council won’t be formal opposing a development proposed for unincorporated 75th Street near Wehrli Road. The multiuse development calls for a self-storage facility, day care center and coffee shop to be built just...
Summer Reading Extravaganza set for July 26 in Sycamore
SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Public Library will host a Summer Reading Extravaganza Party to celebrate the end of its Summer Reading Challenge. The free party will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 26 at the library, 103 E. State St. The party includes games, face-painting, crafts, a bounce...
Geneva firefighters put out fire at retail store
No injuries were reported after a fire damaged a Geneva downtown gift shop early Monday, officials announced in a news release. Geneva Fire Chief Mike Antenore said the department was notified at 6:45 a.m. by the owner of Pärla, 122 Hamilton St., who had received an alert of a fire.
Fresh sweet corn is back on the market in DeKalb County
DeKALB – Fresh sweet corn is back in stock at DeKalb County farm stands, and while most Midwesterners know there are many ways to prepare corn, a farm stand worker in DeKalb said sometimes the cobs are so good she’ll eat it raw. Nancy Guerra, who has worked...
‘Sculpture’ featured at Fine Line’s Kavanagh Gallery through Aug. 8
An eclectic mix of formal and whimsical artworks are now on display at the “Sculpture” exhibit at Fine Line Creative Arts Center’s Kavanagh Gallery in St. Charles. Many of the artists are from Illinois. Artists from Illinois include Brad Cahill, Megan Groves, and Kathryn Parenti, who all...
Third Street in Geneva to close for Arts Fair
With thousands of visitors expected to attend the Geneva Arts Fair, a portion of Third Street in Geneva will be closed July 26-28 in preparation for the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 27 and 28 in downtown Geneva. Third Street will be...
Fiesta Days parade marches through McHenry
The McHenry Fiesta Days parade marched through downtown McHenry from Main Street to Riverside Drive. More than 80 participants were in the parade including local politicians, police and fire departments, businesses, veteran organizations and high school bands. The well-attended parade featured crowd favorites such as the Jesse White Tumbling Team,...
Hawaiian-style canoes set out on Crystal Lake: ‘It’s a rush’
Motor boats, paddle boards and kayaks were scattered around Crystal Lake on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Joining them were two 40-foot-long, Hawaiian-style canoes that sit six rowers and effortlessly glided through the water. This may have been the first time Crystal Lake has had this kind of canoe in its...
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook building undergoes renovations ‘It has been a journey . . . to get to this point’
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook (YSGN) broke ground on July 17 to renovate its facility at 3080 W. Lake Avenue in Glenview. On a blue sky morning, elected officials and community members gathered for an outside program. Heavy equipment lifted a large scoop of dirt in a ceremonial gesture to officially launch construction.
Volunteer named Northbrook Park District 2024 Coach of the Year
Playing basketball in high school taught Carl Peller fundamental life lessons. As a volunteer coach for the Northbrook Park District, he’s been devoted to helping young girls enjoy the same experience. At the Park District, Peller is a head coach for girls’ soccer and basketball and an assistant coach...
Bicycle racers whiz through Mundelein in the Chicago Grit series
The fourth in a series of 10 consecutive days of high-speed bicycle racing drew competitors from around the world to Mundelein Monday. The Chicago Grit, formerly named the Intelligensia Cup, pedals through nine suburban towns and finishes in Chicago on July 28. The Mundelein Tighthead Grand Prix, like the other...
Softball: Sycamore grad Tia Durst transfers to Washington
After visiting the University of Washington, Tia Durst knew the school was for her. The program. The coaches. The history. And also, she said, how beautiful she found the Pacific Northwest. “That also didn’t hurt too much,” Durst said. “Not a bad touch.”. After one year at...
Bike Under the Stars at Raue Center’s Night Owl Bike Ride!
Get your helmet and bike ready for Raue Center For The Arts’ Night Owl Bike Ride on August 3, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. Join us for a fun and safe ride through Crystal Lake under the stars. Explore Crystal Lake after dark! There are two family-friendly routes (9-20 miles)...
Chicago area Jewish genealogy research resources to be focus of hybrid talk Sept. 22 in Northbrook
“Resources for Jewish Genealogy in the Chicago Area — What’s New” will be the topic of a presentation by genealogist Mike Karsen for the Sunday, Sept. 22, hybrid meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois at 2 p.m. Mike will be speaking in person at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, and online via Zoom.
Athletes Unlimited Set to Kick off 2024 Championship Season
Athletes Unlimited will begin their 5th championship season of professional softball in Rosemont, Illinois this week. The 5-week season begins with the Week 1 player draft on Monday, June 22 with games beginning on July 26. The Season. The championship season will stretch for almost exactly one calendar month, beginning...
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation
Wheeling Township demonstrates its dedication to meeting residents’ needs in many ways, including one of the most basic, by ensuring no one goes hungry. The summer months pose a particular challenge for the food pantry in keeping its shelves stocked. In addition to children being home for all three meals that results in a greater need for food, summer is the time when most school, scouting and church food drives go on hiatus, and donations traditionally go down.
'It's utter chaos': Morning commuters react to President Biden's decision to leave race
It’s been on the minds of many people since President Biden announced it Sunday, so WBBM asked some folks Monday morning what they think of his call to drop out of the race.
Norridge budget 11.3% higher but includes no tax increase
An increase of nearly 11.3% in expenses in the Norridge village budget this year will be offset by $2 million in grants and unspent funds from last year, Village Administrator Joanna Skupien said. “We’re happy with it,” Skupien said of the budget. “It’s good when you are able to budget...
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