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Gov. J.B. Pritzker cites ‘private conversations’ in declining to discuss VP possibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday continued to sidestep questions about whether he’s under consideration as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, again saying he would not discuss “private conversations.” The comments were Pritzker’s first to local media since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid over the weekend, and came a day after ...
Naperville Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward for Information on Commissioners Park Battery and Theft Case
Naperville Crime Stoppers is reaching out to the community, promising a cash reward for information that helps to bring in the individual or individuals involved in a recent battery and theft incident. The incident, which took place on July 6 at Commissioners Park, saw a person attacked with water bead/gel ball blasters and their electric Colorway E-Bicycle stolen. Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with details to step forward, ensuring anonymity and the possibility of financial reward for information leading to an arrest.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
North Central Seizes Top Spot in Preseason D3football.com Poll; Wheaton Ninth
NAPERVILLE – Less than a year removed from its fourth consecutive trip to the Stagg Bowl, North Central received 14 of a possible 25 first-place votes to claim the top spot in Wednesday’s D3football.com preseason poll. Wheaton, last season’s CCIW runner-up, was slotted ninth. The Cardinals notched...
4 suspects carrying gel guns steal victim's e-bike in Naperville: officials
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Naperville police are searching for four people involved in the theft of an e-bike earlier this month. Around 8 p.m. on July 6, four individuals allegedly stole an electric Colorway E-Bicycle from a person at Commissioners Park located at 5104 248th Avenue. Napervile Crime Stoppers said the...
38 Days to Purdue Football: Luke Pettaway
High School: Naperville, IL - Naperville North High School. Pettaway enters his second year in the program looking to see his first on field action. He came into the program last year and, as most freshman do, redshirted. He took the year to get bigger and stronger and hopefully absorb what is no doubt a complicated playbook. Now, it’s time to see what he can do.
Haiku path proposed for the Naperville Riverwalk
Though a haiku is only a short-form poem made of 17 syllables and three lines in a pattern of five-seven-five, according to Sharon Martina, “it packs a lot of punch.”. The retired Naperville North High School teacher proposed a haiku path at the Naperville Riverwalk at the July 10 Riverwalk Commission Meeting.
RAILS Server Upgrade on Saturday, July 27
RAILS IT is planning an equipment upgrade of the current firewalls at the Burr Ridge service center on the morning of Saturday, July 27. This upgrade is essential for maintaining and improving the reliability and security of our infrastructure. The upgrade will impact several key services: the RAILS website, L2,...
Christmas in July? How about football!
The sun is shining and a cool breeze is blowing the morning of July 18 as Hinsdale Central juniors and seniors arrive for their seventh day of football camp at Dickinson Field. Before camp started July 8, it had been more than eight months since players and coaches were on the gridiron.
This week's cover - Break time
Hinsdale Central football players take a break during a five-minute "halftime" during summer camp July 18 at Dickinson Field. Players switched between sessions called "installs" and individual skill drills, all in preparation for their first game Aug. 30 at Naperville Central. For the full story on summer camp and more photos, turn to Page 34. (Jim Slonoff photos)
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Serves Meal At Dupage Care Center
The Ladies Auxiliary of the West Chicago American Legion Post #300 served dinner to 17 residents at the DuPage Care Center this evening. We are so appreciative of the generous donations from the community for their special Christmas in July program! The auxiliary was able to donate funds directly to each Veteran for their personal accounts at DPCC. Special thanks go to Sons Of The American Legion Post #300 for their support, and Hawthorne’s Backyard for providing the delicious food.
2024 DNC in Chicago: Pritzker, Johnson, Secret Service to reveal public safety plan
Chicago officials and the U.S. Secret Service will hold a press conference Thursday morning to unveil their "comprehensive public safety map" and other public safety measures for the upcoming 2024 Democratic National Convention, according to a press release. Several Chicago leaders will be in attendance at address, including Illinois Governor...
Chicago gets closer to a new north DuSable Lake Shore Drive with more park space
CHICAGO - A long-running idea to revamp north DuSable Lake Shore Drive is poised to take a step forward despite calls to halt the project, as city and state officials have selected their vision for the future of the busy thoroughfare. That vision includes changes to the sharp curves and...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over in Chicago Highway Crash
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile got into a pickle on a Chicago highway. The hot-dog shaped Wienermobile hit a car Monday morning along Interstate 294 and its driver lost control and overcorrected, causing it to roll onto its side near the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, Illinois State Police said.
Did Al Capone Serve Time in Alcatraz & When Was The Chicago Gangster Released?
Al Capone is one of the most notorious gangsters in world history and started his crime spree very young. According to the FBI, the gangster became a member of the street gang after quitting school. As time passed, Capone became a big name in the world of gangsters and became the boss of the Colosimo Mob in […] The post Did Al Capone Serve Time in Alcatraz & When Was The Chicago Gangster Released? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Entre Finalizes Build-to-Suit Lease with IL Tank Rental Company
Entre Commercial Realty is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a long-term build-to-suit lease with a national tank rental company at the Chicagoland Truck Center in Matteson, Illinois. Entre’s Cory Kay and Mike DeSerto represented the landlord, Bike Road, LLC, while JLL represented the tenant in this transaction....
Nick’s Pit Stop Closing Thursday After 27 Years In Bucktown
BUCKTOWN — A family-run chicken joint is closing its doors after a 27-year run in Bucktown due to a lease dispute with their landlord, the restaurant’s owners said. The owners of Nick’s Pit Stop, 2023 N. Damen Ave., announced the closure in a Facebook post Monday thanking longtime fans and staff.
Better than Yelp: Chicago Public Schools students review potential lunch food
Some young Chicago Public Schools (CPS) kids put their food-critiquing skills to the test Wednesday, as they tried out some potential fall cafeteria items. Some of the students could hardly contain their excitement.
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