Illinois education leaders launch ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to ensure predictable funding, school safety and ‘future-focused’ learning
By promoting “future-focused” learning, Kimberly Small, executive director of the Illinois Association of School Boards, said in a media briefing that Vision 2030 is devoted to “reshaping our schools ...
Appeals court upholds Hammond man’s conviction in drive-by murder
The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected a Hammond man’s bid to overturn his murder conviction Friday. Kian Moore, 24, got 58 years in February in the Oct. 22, 2019 death of Quinten Kendrick-Taylor, 23.
Missing Lake Forest boater’s body located on shore near Michigan village
Michigan State Police reported Nov. 8 finding a Lake Forest man’s body on the shore near Pentwater, MI, approximately 125 ...
Man in custody after police investigation in Whiting leads to drugs, guns
A 24-year-old man is in custody after a six-month investigation into illicit drug dealing by the Lake County Sheriff’s ...
Democrats push possible Trump response, other state legislative matters to New Year
Democrats say they’re still mulling measures to deal with Trump after state legislature’s fall session adjourns.
5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game, plus our Week 12 predictions
All eyes will be on how Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams handles the Minnesota Vikings’ elite defense Sunday in the ...
Aurora City Council to vote on using grant money for laptop computers for police, fire departments
The Aurora City Council will vote Tuesday on using money from a federal grant to replace police and fire laptop computers and some closed-circuit TV cameras.
JD Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Donald Trump’s most contentious picks
After several weeks working mostly behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a ...
6 candidates file for Oak Park and River Forest School Board
Nate Mellman was one of six people, including two incumbents, who filed to run in the April 1 School Board election.
Man googled Jewish synagogues and community centers prior to West Rogers Park attack, prosecutors say
A man accused of shooting and injuring and a 39-year-old man who was on his way to synagogue in West Rogers Park last month ...
Faith CDC, Gary officials team up for Thanksgiving meal giveaway
Since 6:30 a.m. Friday, people waited in their cars on Fifth Avenue in Gary, all anticipating a Thanksgiving meal. Although ...
Setting up Elgin’s first live holiday tree in downtown DuPage Court quite the undertaking
A blue spruce tree donated by a West Dundee couple has been placed in downtown DuPage Court to serve as Elgin’s official — ...