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Robert Vrankovich Carol Stream Republican Robert Vrankovich is running to succeed longtime GOP lawmaker Amy Grant, who is retiring from her 47th state House district seat. “Illinois is my home, and I will help reverse the course Springfield has set,” Vrankovich said in a release announcing his candidacy. “It’s time to cut taxes and costs, … Read more
One Mexican Independence Day parade in the Chicago area is postponed. Another doubled its volunteer staff to ensure celebrators’ safety. A third parade’s organizers are watching closely, poised to pivot if the political climate worsens. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, casting a shadow over the … Read more
Roland Schmidt A 76-year-old man who authorities say fatally shot his daughter-in-law last month outside a Schaumburg hotel entered a not guilty plea Friday in a Rolling Meadows courtroom. Roland Schmidt, of Stillman Valley, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Christine Moyer, 45, of Galena, Ohio. Prosecutors said Schmidt shot Moyer on … Read more
Aurora police recovered three handguns, two reportedly stolen out of Texas, and a small amount of drugs after a recent traffic stop in Montgomery. Courtesy of Aurora police Aurora police recovered three guns and a small amount of drugs after traffic stop late Saturday in neighboring Montgomery, charging two juveniles with weapon violations. Police officials … Read more
Bianca Miclescu Two Seattle, Washington, residents who, authorities said, are part of a transcontinental crime ring are charged with trying to rob an 83-year-old man in a Walmart parking lot, Mount Prospect police said this week. A judge ordered Bianca Miclescu, 21, and Vasile Nicolae, 20, detained for trial Aug. 27. Both face one count … Read more
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference Tuesday in Chicago. AP CHICAGO — Chicago community leaders forged ahead Wednesday with preparations for the expected influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city, advising residents about their rights and organizing protests with fresh urgency. Details about the operation are scant, but … Read more
The Naperville Unit District 203 school board has approved a new four-year contract with the district’s teachers. Paul Valade/[email protected] Naperville District 203 teachers will see an average salary increase of 19.67% over the next four years, according to a new contract. School board members voted 6-0 to approve the contract Wednesday. Board member Melissa … Read more
Jesse Rojo Jesse Rojo, U.S. Army veteran and policy advocate, announced Wednesday he’s exiting the Democratic primary race for state Rep. Martin McLaughlin’s 52nd District seat, endorsing recently reelected Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board member Erin Chan Ding. Rojo’s withdrawal leaves Chan Ding and Maria Peterson, vice chair of the Lake County Zoning … Read more
The Gulfstream G150 jet that overshot a Chicago Executive Airport runway Wednesday was slowed down by a concrete emergency safety system, in foreground at right. Courtesy of Chicago Executive Airport A concrete safety system slowed down a small jet that overshot a Chicago Executive Airport runway Wednesday and kept it from hurtling onto a nearby … Read more
Rendering of the water slide that will be among the improvements at Lions Memorial Park in Mount Prospect. Courtesy of Mount Prospect Lions Memorial Park in Mount Prospect will undergo a major renovation, including a new recreation center and expanded outdoor amenities at the 20.8-acre site. Mount Prospect village board members approved the plan at … Read more