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
Mundelein man charged with driving on a suspended license in Lake Zurich: Police
Blotter from the Lake Zurich Police Department. #press
Aurora considers liquor license for longtime restaurant
The Aurora City Council is considering a liquor license for El Huichol de Don Memo restaurant at 815 N. Lake St. #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
Lollapalooza 2023: The must-see artists, best stages and all the entry details
Our selection of the best up-and-coming and established musicians to check out during Lollapalooza 2023 in Chicago. #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
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
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
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
Donald Trump is due in federal court in Washington, D.C., to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. #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
Michael Jordan’s sale of his majority ownership of Charlotte Hornets is finalized
The sale of the majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall has been finalized, the team announced Thursday. #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
Woman’s escape from cinder block cell may have spared others from similar nightmare, FBI says
Authorities say a man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his home in Oregon and locked her in a cinder block cell until she bloodied her... #press
Cody Bellinger’s ‘impressive’ MVP-level season is helping fuel the Chicago Cubs’ sudden surge in the NL Central
Cody Bellinger was named the National League player of the month for July after he became the seventh Chicago Cubs player to hit at least .400 with eight or more home runs in a calendar month. #press
Evanston Pride hosts third annual LGBTQIA+ Community Picnic
Attendees celebrated with music, dancing, Drag Queen story time and more in solidarity after a recent potential act of hate against the LGBTQIA community. #press
Merrillville man convicted in trial for filming himself having sex with child
A Merrillville man was convicted Tuesday after a trial for filming himself having sex with a child, according to federal court filings. #press
Chicago White Sox’s Liam Hendriks — who returned to mound after cancer — has Tommy John surgery and will be out 12-14 months
Liam Hendriks, who made an inspirational return to the mound this season after battling stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, will miss the rest of 2023 after... #press
Chicago White Sox snap their scoreless streak at 26 innings, but still suffer 11-1 blowout loss
The Chicago White Sox are a season-high 23 games under .500 after Wednesday's 11-1 blowout loss to the Texas Rangers. #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
Lyons man issued a Franklin Park village citation for improperly transporting marijuana: Police
Blotter from the Franklin Park Police Department. #press
