Gerald Steele 
Tammy Jo Zywicki, an Iowa college student from South Carolina, was last seen after her car broke down on Interstate 80 near La Salle. Photo provided by Maryanne Fox More than three decades have passed since the disappearance and death of Tammy Jo Zywicki, an Iowa college student, last seen after her car broke down … Read more
Shoppers exit a Claire’s accessories store advertising sales ahead of Black Friday and the Thanksgiving holiday in Miami. The retailer is closing nearly 300 stores nationwide. Associated Press, 2022 To the dismay of teeny boppers everywhere, Claire’s is closing 291 U.S. stores, including 16 in Illinois and several in the suburbs, according to the company’s … Read more
Grant’s Tyler Zdon says Saquon Barkley is his favorite running back, and he did a nice impression during the season opener in Fox Lake. Zdon rushed for 175 yards on 16 carries, took a swing pass for 64 yards and scored 4 touchdowns as Grant rolled past Mundelein 42-13 in a nonconference matchup Friday. This … Read more
Warren’s Aaron Stewart is wrapped up by the Hersey defense in Arlington Heights on Friday. John Starks/[email protected] It was a super challenge for No. 5-ranked Class 7A Hersey when the Huskies hosted No. 7-ranked Class 8A Warren to open the 2025 football season Friday night. The contest turned out to be an offensive shootout … Read more
Prospect’s Caden Moran (2) and his teammates celebrate knocking down a pass Friday. Brian Hill/[email protected] Heading into Friday night’s season opener against visiting Stevenson, Prospect’s football team had blocked 66 kicks since the start of the 2018 season under special teams coach Tim Beishir. No. 67 — a punt block — occured at 5:24 … Read more
Jonathan E. Caston A Wisconsin man is facing attempted murder charges in connection with a 2024 shooting at an Arlington Heights hotel. Arlington Heights police announced the charges against 22-year-old Jonathan E. Caston of Kenosha late Friday. Caston is accused of opening fire on a man inside a hotel room after the two got into … Read more
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks on the potential use of Naval Station Great Lakes for federal military personnel Friday during an event at Veterans Memorial Park in North Chicago. The event was cosponsored by Mano a Mano Family Resource Center and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. Paul Valade/[email protected] Pushback to … Read more
A developer has purchased a vacant strip mall property at the southeast corner of Main Street and Ogden Avenue in downtown Lisle. Paul Valade/[email protected], 2024 An Indianapolis-based real estate firm has acquired a long-idle strip mall site at the front door to downtown Lisle. Flaherty & Collins Properties purchased the gateway property at Ogden … Read more
Martini Room owner Ula Borodzinska speaks after winning a Professional Rockstar award during the 2024 Elgin Image Awards at the Gail Borden Library. Rick West/[email protected]/2024 Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Elgin Image Awards, which honor volunteers, businesses and organizations that have made a positive impact in the community. The awards, first given … Read more
Armarion McNeal Courtesy of McHenry County sheriff’s office A Chicago man admitted Thursday that he asked a woman outside an Algonquin store for a donation for “underprivileged children,” then increased her offering from $10 to $1,000. Armarion J. McNeal, 26, pleaded guilty to theft by deception between $500 and $10,000, a Class 3 felony. He … Read more