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At Calvary Cemetery, rest in peace beside legendary Chicago icons
Reconfiguration of paved surfaces at Calvary Catholic Cemetery over the past year and a half means more grave sites are now available, a win for those seeking a scenic final resting place. Located on Evanston’s southern lakefront, the historic memorial park spans 92 acres from Sheridan Road on the east...
Cook County man arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, causing crash that ejected passenger
Krzysztof Lazarski, a 28-year-old from Mount Prospect, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated driving under the influence causing great bodily harm, after a crash that resulted in a passenger being ejected from another vehicle. The crash occurred on August 24 in Glenview when Lazarski allegedly crossed into...
New Students Welcomed to Campus to Launch a New Year
More than 630 new students, along with hundreds more family members and friends, headed to campus last week for New Student Orientation and the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The first-year and transfer students, all undergraduates, took part in a variety of orientation activities before joining returning students and...
Altenheim proposes buying back land from the village
At the village council meeting Aug. 26, Altenheim officials made a presentation, proposing to repurchase a portion of land it sold to the village over two decades ago. . The Altenheim, a nonprofit at 7824 Madison St., provides housing for seniors at a below market rate value. While The Altenheim owns the building, the village of Forest Park bought 11 acres around the building from The Altenheim in 2001 for $3.6 million.
Real Impact: Proviso East state tour stop changed future veterinarian’s next steps
Real Impact stories spotlight the real difference people, programs and partnerships—across the system—make on the state’s economic, social and cultural well-being. For more, meet software development apprentice Alejandra Landa. University of Illinois System Leadership State Tour stops often produce meaningful results. So true with Proviso East High...
K9 captures Joliet man suspected of attacking neighbors, punching out car windows
JOLIET, Ill. - A man who allegedly attacked at least three people and damaged multiple vehicles in Joliet Township on Wednesday was taken into custody thanks to a Will County Sheriff's K9. Anthony Ramirez, of Joliet, faces six charges including aggravated battery to a peace officer, aggravated battery and criminal...
Frank Lloyd Wright Designed This House at 26—It’s Now for Sale for $1.98 Million
A newly renovated Frank Lloyd Wright home that owners Susan and Arthur Vogt call “a labor of love” will hit the market on September 4. Located in River Forest, Illinois, near Chicago, the residence, know as the Winslow House, will be offered at $1.985 million. Elizabeth August of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate holds the listing.
Village takes over search for new chief financial officer
Since Oak Park’s last chief financial officer, Steve Drazner, departed last fall, the village has come up empty in the search for a new one. Donna Gayden has filled in as the interim CFO since then. The village board approved extending her position until Feb. 28, 2025, and extended the cost of their employee leasing agreement from $150,000 to $225,000. Gayden has said she will not be applying for the permanent position.
Oak Park Avenue viaduct art cost goes up
Oak Park trustees approved a higher estimate on the cost of the art installation under the Oak Park Avenue viaduct, from $200,000 to $235,000, during their meeting Tuesday. The village board originally approved a contractor agreement with Graham Carraway to do the installation under the Green Line L tracks at the southeast corner of South Boulevard and Oak Park Avenue during the June 11 meeting. The increase to create and install the artwork is mostly due to the addition of more aluminum panels, which would wrap around the corners of the viaduct on North and South Boulevard. Village staff requested these panels be added during negotiations of the contract with Carraway. Previously, the artist planned to paint the concrete wall.
After barring prosecutor from his courtroom forever, judge resentences murderer to 20 years
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge has vacated the life sentence that a man received for a double murder and resentenced him to 20 years in prison. Late last year, the story of Dante Brown’s resentencing effort made headlines when it emerged that a prosecutor advocating for his release on behalf of the state appeared to run an outside company that connects inmates with attorneys ready to help with their exoneration and resentencing appeals.
This loving pup just wants to snuggle
Our PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is a loving, 5-year-old girl named Belina. She came to PAWS from one of their shelter partners and has been eager for adventure ever since! She loves to train, swim, go for a card ride, and most importantly, snuggle.
COLUMN: Chicago’s Triumph: A Historic DNC Convention Inspires Hope and Urges Action
Kouri Marshall holding his son while watching Rev. Raphael Warnock speak at the DNC at the United Center (Photo courtesy of Kouri Marshall). I could not be more proud that this groundbreaking and historic convention was held right here in our city and of our mayor, Brandon Johnson, who did a superb job of keeping this city and everyone living in or visiting it safe during this high-profile event.
Artist Creates ‘Wooden Quilt’ From Pieces Of Emmett Till’s South Side Home
WOODLAWN — There was a point when Emmett Till was too painful a subject for artist Jean-Marcel St. Jacques. “Emmett Till is the most famous story in the history of American civil rights, but especially for Black men, we don’t want to hear about that s**t,” the New Orleans-based sculptor and storyteller said. “We seen the picture. We know what happened. Anytime I’d hear that name, I’d get mad.”
Chicago’s Black Neighborhoods Push Back Against Immigrant Influx (Video)
In recent months, there has been rising frustration among Black residents in Chicago, particularly in middle-class neighborhoods, regarding the influx of immigrants into their communities. These residents argue that the arrival of undocumented immigrants has led to an increase in crime rates and a general decline in the quality of life in these once stable neighborhoods. This situation has sparked debates and concerns about the government’s handling of the immigration crisis and its impact on local communities.
Simone Biles Reveals the Gymnastics Move Her Husband Hates
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is already used to seeing gravity-defying and mind-blowing gymnastics moves, thanks to his wife and USA Gymnastics icon Simone Biles. Despite that, however, there is one particular skill that he absolutely hates: the wolf turn. Biles admitted as much in a recent ...
Man Carrying a Rifle Arrested Following Shootings At White Birch Lane Plus Statement From Joliet’s Police Chief
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:20 a.m., Joliet Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Taylor Street for a report of a male walking in the area while carrying a firearm. Officers completed an initial search and were unable to locate the male. While Officers were on scene, information was received that indicated a male carrying a rifle was walking on the property of White Birch Apartments and that this same male had entered the apartment building at 2355 White Birch Lane and entered an apartment on the second floor. Officers located the suspect at this apartment, and he was detained and identified as 42-year old Michael King of Joliet.
‘Insane’ woman who ran over cop won’t be institutionalized, gets judge’s OK to leave the state for vacation
CHICAGO — The woman stole a Chicago cop’s patrol car and then struck the officer with the vehicle, found not guilty by reason of insanity, will receive outpatient mental health treatment. In addition to handing down that decision during a recent court hearing, Judge Tyria Walton issued an order allowing the woman to leave town on vacation.
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