Morton Grove continues plans to build new Metra train station to replace ‘embarrassment’
Morton Grove Village Board approved up to $50,000 to tear down the Metra train station and build an updated station. #press
Aurora City Council set to vote on spending about $1 million for new large video screens at RiverEdge Park
Council members will vote Tuesday on a contract for five new screens through Sycamore-based Nighthawk Video. The five new monitors would be $923,867, with another $75,000 going... #press
2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China
U.S. officials say two Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to national security and ties to China. #press
Chicago Bears Q&A: Is Justin Fields more willing to take checkdowns? How much will starters play in preseason?
The Chicago Bears this week are in their second week of training camp practices at Halas Hall and dressed in pads for the first time. Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly in his... #press
Disagreements between Lake Commissioners, Sheriff holding up DOJ grant
Lake County Council members are questioning why commissioners have not signed off on a U.S. Department of Justice grant administered by the Sheriff’s Department. #press
‘They made it really easy.’ After playing a waiting game, Jed Hoyer buys in on Chicago Cubs roster at trade deadline.
Jed Hoyer had to play both sides of the buyer-seller divide leading up to the trade deadline. The groundwork needed to be laid as the Chicago Cubs waited as long as possible to... #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
Daily horoscope for August 3, 2023
Check out your daily horoscope here, provided by Tarot astrologers. #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
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
Lake Forest Day parade brings community together
The parade featured a collection of school and community groups, elected officials, local businesses, six bands, four drill teams and drivers of vintage cars going up the traditional Western Avenue route before reaching West Park. #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
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
Attorneys for final defendant charged in murder of CPD Officer Clifton Lewis argue judge is biased, but fail in bid to replace him
Attorneys for the final defendant charged in the Clifton Lewis case unsuccessfully argued a Cook County judge has “consistently displayed prejudice." #press
Taking the kids: And de-stressing that first national parks trip
Whether you visit Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains National Park or any of the other 63 national parks, there are some easy hacks to make your first visit with kids easier, more fun and less stressful. #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
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
Family of slain South Holland woman offer reward for information on suspect
The family of Loné P. Williams, 60, of South Holland say a $5,000 reward is offered for information on her husband, who faces first-degree murder charges and a warrant for his arrest. #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
2 US Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security and China
U.S. officials say two Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to national security and ties to China. #press