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20/02/2024

Column: Indonesia election was a victory for democracy, with global significance

The election was the largest one-day free election in the world, with more than 200 million participants.

20/02/2024

Lake County residents tell FCC commissioner importance of continued internet access; ‘I’m going to talk to the White House’

Atwood was one of dozens of people, primarily seniors, telling their stories to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Tuesday at Shiloh Tower in Zion, giving him info…

20/02/2024

Lake Forest Plan Commission OKs Starbucks proposal; ‘I’m excited to finally see that corner get developed’

The Lake Forest Plan Commission has endorsed a proposal for a coffee shop at a vacant corner in the southern part of the city, but the developers said they will eventually propose a plan for additi…

20/02/2024

Stevenson’s Aidan Bardic hears the crowds: He can’t fill his sister Ava’s shoes. But he wears his well.

Bardic, who started to dream big while watching his older sister Ava win a state title, gets his chance to lead Stevenson.

20/02/2024

Thousands of LEGO enthusiasts build memories at Brick Fest; ‘The architects and engineers of the future’

An estimated 4,000 people attended over the two days of the event, according to Gilbert Delgado, the floor manager for Brick Fest Live.

20/02/2024

Things to do Feb. 23-29 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

Here are some events happening from Feb. 23 to 29 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana Ale fest The Naperville Winter Ale Fest is from 12 to 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at Frontier Park in Naperville. T…

20/02/2024

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas. More goes here. Compiled by Josh Krockey.

19/02/2024

Finally, the floor is hers. Vernon Hills’ Annika Chudy ends illustrious career with first state title.

Chudy won a state title in her final event, the floor exercise, after a series of achingly close misses over the past two seasons.

19/02/2024

Warren’s Caleb Noble joins wrestling royalty, claiming crown that eluded father: ‘He taught me everything’

Noble is only a freshman, but the Warren standout has already accomplished something his father and uncle didn’t.

19/02/2024

State wrestling and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

18/02/2024

Patients reported sexual abuse by medical providers. Health care systems let them keep working.

Over the course of a yearlong investigation, the Tribune found that well-known Illinois health systems have allowed workers accused of abusing patients to keep providing care.

17/02/2024

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

17/02/2024

Officials discuss how to improve Vista Medical Center East’s finances; ‘Closing Vista … is absolutely not an option’

Ways to solve Vista’s financial losses were part of a lengthier discussion with Johnson, local officials, Vista management and others Thursday in a virtual meeting to learn more about ways to assur…

16/02/2024

Funds being raised to open country’s deepest swimming pool in North Chicago; ‘Oh my gosh, won’t this be amazing’

Elliott launched a $300 million fundraising effort Thursday in Deerfield to build and endow Diveheart’s three-pool adaptive scuba and scuba therapy facility in North Chicago, where divers will be a…

16/02/2024

Waukegan casino celebrates first anniversary as new restaurant opens; ‘We’re still growing’

When customers come to the casino on Saturday marking the first anniversary, they will be greeted by a circus theme.

16/02/2024

Man who drowned his 3 children sentenced to life in prison; ‘I’ve never seen anything as despicable as this’

Karels drowned his children in a bathtub because he was angry that his wife had left him, authorities said.

16/02/2024

Column: Illinois ‘earns’ a dubious distinction

Illinois and California tied for the title of states folks want to get out of.

16/02/2024

Grayslake Middle School students making do as damage forces them from building; ‘Our students, staff, families and community have truly come together’

Repairs must be completed before students and staff can safely return to the campus, including fixing unit ventilators, replacing all fire sprinklers, replacing the floor in the large gym and a com…

16/02/2024

Law & Order column: Speeding stop leads to car-theft arrest

The sergeant was able to make a traffic stop and noticed that the rear passenger window on the car was shattered and the steering column was damaged.

16/02/2024

Libertyville’s Madison Sears towers over many. As a multilevel scorer, she becomes ‘a difference-maker.’

The 6-foot-2 Sears scores 12 points and grabs eight rebounds as Libertyville rolls past Warren in a Class 4A regional final.

16/02/2024

Megan McDonough’s Burt Bacharach show comes to Carnivale

Singer Megon McDonough is embracing Leap Year 2024. Lake Forest resident McDonough performs her show, “Leap of Love: The Burt Bacharach Songbook,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 in The Allery room at Carniva…

15/02/2024

Beach Park boy, 9, critically injured after being stabbed repeatedly by mother’s boyfriend, police say

Police did not disclose any possible motive for the stabbing.

15/02/2024

School of the Art Institute of Chicago selects Korean artist, educator as its next president

School of the Art Institute of Chicago hires Korean artist and educator Jiseon Lee Isbara as president, the second woman and first woman of color to lead the institution.

15/02/2024

Volunteers show love for community with Valentine’s Day build; ‘People should be able to help each other’

The Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff spent time painting and doing some carpentry Wednesday on a new home in a residential Waukegan neighborhood, getting it ready for a first-time homeowne…

15/02/2024

Warren’s Jacquari Nabb makes case for playing time. A compelling one. ‘It was up to me to show I belonged.’

Jacquari Nabb’s frank appraisal of his circumstances started a process that made him a key part of conference co-champion Warren.

15/02/2024

Waukegan board debates goals after superintendent earns $18K bonus; ‘They are numbers that show student growth’

Plascencia has the opportunity to earn a bonus each year in addition to her annual salary of approximately $300,000.

15/02/2024

Park City man charged after scuffling with deputy who smelled alcohol on his breath at drunk-driving panel, police say

Police said the sheriff’s sergeant was providing security at the impact panel when he saw Goheen, who appeared to be asleep in a chair.

15/02/2024

Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

Lakes and Grayslake Central move up and Antioch returns as the rivals clinch shares of the Northern Lake County Conference title.

14/02/2024

Highland Park parents voice frustrations with D112 racial bullying: ‘Jim Crow behavior is a reality in our district’

Highland Park parents in North Shore School District 112 expressed concern over the prevalence of racial bullying in the local middle schools, and demanded more action from the district during a Fe…

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