Lo Rez Brewing to close in September after 7 years in Pilsen: ‘I can’t thank everybody enough’
Lo Rez Brewing is closing in September, with co-founder Dave Dahl chalking it up to a COVID-19 pandemic casualty. #press
Elgin council agrees to hire private firm to supply crossing guards at city elementary and middle schools
Crossing guard duties in Elgin are going to be outsourced to Andy Frain Services so city police officers don’t have to fill in at some locations. #press
Afternoon Briefing: First day of Lollapalooza underway
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today. #press
Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack
The gunman who stormed a synagogue in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and killed 11 worshippers has been formally sentenced to death. #press
Lollapalooza food: The best Chicago bites at Chow Town, plus the debut of Dessert Island
Whether it's vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free or halal, alcoholic or NA, festivalgoers can find food and drink galore at Lollapalooza this weekend. #press
Taylor Swift announces additional Eras Tour dates — including 3 shows in Indianapolis — for Fall 2024
Taylor Swift will bring her stadium outing back to the United States and Canada in October and November ... not of this year, but in 2024. #press
Outdoor entertainment venue for concerts, movies and more to open at Spring Hill Mall in Carpentersville
An outdoor entertainment venue centered by a stage and enclosed by large-scale containers for food, drink and business vendor booths is going to be set up... #press
Lollapalooza food: The best Chicago bites at Chow Town, plus the debut of Dessert Island
Whether it's vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free or halal, alcoholic or NA, festivalgoers can find food and drink galore at Lollapalooza this weekend. #press
Lo Rez Brewing to close in September after 7 years in Pilsen: ‘I can’t thank everybody enough’
Lo Rez Brewing is closing in September, with co-founder Dave Dahl chalking it up to a COVID-19 pandemic casualty. #press
Lo Rez Brewing to close in September after 7 years in Pilsen: ‘I can’t thank everybody enough’
Lo Rez Brewing is closing in September, with co-founder Dave Dahl chalking it up to a COVID-19 pandemic casualty. #press
$25 million settlement in works for two men wrongfully convicted in 1993 slaying of IIT basketball player
Two men convicted in the slaying of a college basketball standout in Chicago 30 years ago are in line for a $25 million payout from the city... #press
Michael Schill: I accept the criticism over Northwestern’s hazing scandal. We can and will do better.
One of the most important things we can do at Northwestern is to make sure that hazing never again occurs on this campus. #press
Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez won’t regret this decision. He and Libertyville-based FC 1974 make sure.
Round Lake’s Oscar Martinez switched club programs and helped Libertyville-based FC 1974 win another US Youth Soccer national title. #press
An Orland Park book club discussing Portillo’s history gets extra gravy with visit from founder’s son
Portillo’s Restaurants executive Michael Portillo recently joined members of the Orland Park-based Smith Crossing Men’s Book Club to discuss the book “Out of the Dog House” by Portillo’s... #press
Waukegan D60 board gets update on school security upgrades
Some efforts to make Waukegan’s public schools safer for students, teachers, administrators and staff will be clearly visible when classes begin Aug. 14, while other enhancements may be less noticeable. #press
Elgin council agrees to hire private firm to supply crossing guards at city elementary and middle schools
Crossing guard duties in Elgin are going to be outsourced to Andy Frain Services so city police officers don’t have to fill in at some locations. #press
Metea Valley’s Jessie Terada and Galaxy win another national title. Their high school careers are just beginning.
Jessie Terada, an incoming freshman at Metea Valley, helped Naperville-based Galaxy win the US Youth Soccer 15U national championship. #press
Naperville News Digest: Third Eye Blind to headline Ribfest’s opening night; West Street reconstruction project to start Monday; fentanyl education expanded in Illinois under Ellman-backed law
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area. #press
Lake County groups look at getting grant from state to help train workers for green energy jobs
After Waukegan was named one of 13 locations across Illinois eligible for a $5 million grant as a CEJA Workforce Hub focusing on green energy jobs by Gov. J.B. Pritzker July 21, educators... #press
No shortage of family fun this month at the Gail Borden public libraries in Elgin
From a bubble bash to flea market finds to family yoga, the Elgin-based Gail Borden Public Library District is offering ways for parents and kids to enjoy summer fun throughout August. #press
