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Bob Grogan was elected on Monday to lead the Illinois Republican Party.

Backpacker, accountant, ‘civil right’ member: New GOP chair steps up to lead fractious team

CPA Bob Grogan’s resume includes walking precincts, serving on the powerful Republican State Central Committee and DuPage County auditor. His latest job is herding elephants as the new Illinois Republican Party chair, the third in five years.

Gov. JB Pritzker, right, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appear at a news conference together in July 2024. The sometimes tense relationship between the two Democrats reignited Monday with Pritzker’s comments that the mayor has “no plan” to keep the Bears in the city.

While slamming Chicago mayor for having ‘no plan,’ Pritzker optimistic about Bears stadium deal in Arlington Heights

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday expressed confidence that legislation for the Bears’ potential move to Arlington Heights will pass before May 31. He also criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having “no plan” to keep the team in the city.

The five-story, 46-year-old office building at 1699 E. Woodfield Road in Schaumburg was approved in February 2025 to be converted to a 98-unit apartment building named Woodfield Heights. But 15 months later, work has yet to begin.

Schaumburg’s first approved residential conversion of office building facing delays

Though approved 15 months ago, Schaumburg’s first proposed residential conversion of a vacant office building has yet to make any noticeable changes to the 46-year-old structure in question.

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Eileen O’Neill Burke talks about a new Regional Transit Task Force to combat crime on public transportation. With her are Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen, right, and Cook County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Police Arthur Jackson.

‘A great and urgent need’: How top prosecutor plans to tackle crime on public transportation

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced Monday the creation of a Regional Transit Task Force to reduce crime on trains and buses.

President Donald Trump speaks about prescription drug prices Monday.

US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

The U.S. government will permanently drop tax claims connected to President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.

The new Royal Pop watches by Swatch and Audemars Piguet.

Oakbrook Center store closed two days after large crowd sought new watch

Social media exploded with pictures and videos Saturday as people crowded Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook to get their hands on a Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collection pocket watch.

Jose F. Perez Marin

Chicago man charged with DUI in I-290 crash that killed 25-year-old from Wheaton

A 21-year-old Chicago man is facing three felony DUI charges following a crash on I-290 Sunday afternoon that killed a Wheaton man.

Erfan Memon

Memon appointed to Des Plaines School District 62 board

Erfan Memon has been appointed to a vacant seat on the Des Plaines School District 62 board.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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