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U.S. men’s soccer team returns to Olympics with 3-0 loss to France
MARSEILLE, France — The U.S. men’s soccer team returned to the Olympics after a 16-year hiatus Wednesday with the most daunting of tasks: an opening match against not just the host nation but one that churns out world-class players with care and proficiency. Into the second half, the...
Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina
SAINT-ETIENNE, France — The Olympic men's soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco's shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result only tells part of the story after a dramatic end to the match at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, which had...
Longmeadow Parkway nearing completion in Kane County, with no tolls attached
If you live in or around northern Kane County, chances are you’ve heard about the Longmeadow Parkway. Soon, you’ll get to drive it to cross the Fox River — and you won’t have to pay a toll. The 5.6-mile stretch of Longmeadow Parkway, which has been...
Drone light show, Ferris wheel will take the DuPage County Fair to new heights
Over its long history in Wheaton, the DuPage County Fair has brought city folks closer to the farm. Nowhere else in town can you come nose to snout with a blue-ribbon pig, dive face-first into a watermelon-eating contest, learn the art of growing tomatoes, watch a baby chick hatch into the world and follow a herd of sheep moving in sync.
Boomers can’t hold lead in loss to Windy City
The Schaumburg Boomers left 12 men on base and the Windy City ThunderBolts scored five unanswered runs to win 6-3 on Wednesday at Wintrust Field. Kingston Liniak opened the scoring for Windy City with a solo homer in the top of the second against Schaumburg starter Cristian Lopez, who was making his first professional start following 61 outings out of the bullpen. Lopez went on to fan eight in his four innings.
Person shot, armed standoff underway on Braintree Drive in Schaumburg
Schaumburg police are on the scene of an armed barricaded person on the 800 block of South Braintree Drive, where they previously came to the aid of someone injured by a gunshot wound. The Northern Illinois Police Alarm System is assisting the Schaumburg Police Department. In an alert, police advised...
Taillon lobbies to stay with Cubs past deadline
There are rumors about pitcher Jameson Taillon being a trade target leading up to the July 30 deadline. He could certainly help some teams. After giving up just 1 run in 7 innings against the Brewers late Tuesday night, his season ERA dipped to 2.96. After the game, he talked...
Children’s Tour de Naperville cycling event set for Aug. 10
Young cycling enthusiasts can enjoy a bit of the Tour de France with Naperville Park District’s Junior Tour de Naperville on Aug. 10. The event is open to children ages 3 to 12. Participants can ride bikes, tricycles or big wheels along the 1.2-mile course at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road.
DuPage County hosts annual veterans resource fair
The DuPage recorder’s office and the Veterans Assistance Commission will host the annual Veterans Resource Fair in August. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 21 on the first floor of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. It will feature more than 80 service agencies and community organizations. Refreshments and door prizes also will be available.
Chickpea quinoa cakes are like a grain salad in crispy-patty form
What’s in your cooking repertoire? Do you have one?. When colleagues Becky Krystal, Aaron Hutcherson and I talked to host Cristina Quinn for the third season of her Post podcast, “Try This,” the subject came up quickly. The podcast’s goal is to help listeners learn how to overcome a common challenge, and this season is about finding joy in cooking. Becky (The Post’s recipes editor), Aaron (our Dinner in Minutes columnist) and I found ourselves beating the same drum: We made the case for cooks to learn a handful of dishes you can make over and over again.
Young bicyclist hit by car in Lisle
A 12-year-old bicyclist was injured when he was hit crossing Route 53 in Lisle Monday evening. The crash happened around 6 p.m. roughly 100 feet north of Burlington Avenue, interim Lisle Police Chief Tim Dempsey said. The boy was crossing from the west side of Route 53. He was hit...
Park Ridge school board slashing at least $6 million out of facility improvement plan
A $98 million plan to renovate and expand buildings in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 could be scaled back significantly before officials put the proposal to voters — if they do at all. Changes discussed and tentatively approved by the school board during a committee-of-the-whole meeting last week would...
Geneva business community organizes to help Pärla after fire
A Geneva business damaged this week by a fire is getting help from the community on the cleanup effort. The Geneva Fire Department is investigating the cause of the Monday fire at Pärla, 122 Hamilton St. Fire Chief Mike Antenore has said the blaze, which started in the front...
Boy charged with arson in Villa Park
A 15-year-old boy has been accused of setting a fire in the office of the Jefferson Pool in Villa Park. The boy is facing felony charges of arson, burglary and criminal damage to government-supported property, and misdemeanor obstructing a peace officer, according to a news release from the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office.
Veterans, service members invited to march in Gurnee Days Parade
Veterans, Gold and Blue Star Families and active duty service members are invited to march in the Gurnee Days Parade on Sunday, Aug. 11. The parade will kick off at noon, celebrating the service community's dedication and sacrifice. Membership in a veterans' organization is not required to participate. If you...
Schaumburg brush collection begins July 29
Schaumburg’s regularly scheduled brush collection program resumes Monday, July 29, and offers an additional collection cycle for each zone until the program ends in September. Brush must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your scheduled week. It may take crews up to five...
Credit agency upgrades Cook County’s bond rating to AA
Cook County officials announced Wednesday that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the county’s bond rating from AA- to AA, the third ratings upgrade in less than three years. County Board President Toni Preckwinkle called the rating upgrade a recognition of the county’s work to create long-term fiscal stability and sustainability.
Erosion in Lake in the Hills prompts lake seawall construction
Crews could be heard working Tuesday from the shores of Woods Creek Lake in Lake in the Hills. Construction started this week on a seawall on the lakeshore near Indian Trail Beach to address shoreline erosion. It’s the first time the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District has installed such a wall, officials said.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is here to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on “Stranger Things” taught him how to tune out the noise. Yet even he’s found himself astonished by the sheer volume of speculation around “Deadpool & Wolverine.”. “The rumors around this movie...
Fortune cites West Chicago in ‘Best Places’ survey
In its 2024 survey of “Best Places to Live for Families,” Fortune named West Chicago No. 20 in the nation. Fortune analyzed more than 2,000 cities of 20,000 people or more and said its picks are the best places to live in each of the 50 states. West Chicago was ranked No. 9 in Fortune’s inaugural survey in 2022.
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