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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.
Ex-Cub Jon Lester takes up golf at Korn Ferry Tour in Glenview
GLENVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- The Korn Ferry Tour returned to the challenging Glen Club in north suburban Glenview for this week's NV5 Invitational.Former Chicago Cubs lefty pitcher Jon Lester was in the field for Wednesday's Pro-Am. Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.CBS News Chicago caught up with Lester before his round. "I get to play a lot more than I used to, so that's good," Lester said. "But it's been fun, man. It's like a new challenge and gives me that competitive kind...
UPDATE: Schaumburg shooting suspect in custody following hours long barricade situation
A shooting in residential Schaumburg on Wednesday left one person wounded and has led to an ongoing barricade situation, Schaumburg Police Commander Christy Lindhurst told WBBM Newsradio.
Chicago Fed Money Museum Debuts Exhibit on Black Baseball History
Baseball is often referred to as America’s pastime, but until recently, the accomplishments of many Black players were not formally recognized by Major League Baseball. That changed in May when statistics from Negro Leagues players were officially added to the MLB record books. In 2020, the United States Mint...
Afternoon Briefing: Students return home after canceled flights stranded them in Puerto Rico
Good afternoon, Chicago. The remaining 14 Chicago-area students and supervisors on a global leadership trip to Puerto Rico returned home Tuesday, four days after a global technology outage forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights, leaving them stranded. The trip was hosted by the Gloria J. Taylor Foundation, which doled out almost $20,000 to pay for lodging, flights and food while the ...
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