THU, 2/21/2019

Thursday, February 21, 2019

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Macy’s is seeking approval to develop restaurants and multi-tenant buildings on unused parking spaces fronting Route 60 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills.

Business | Vernon Hills wants Macy's to scale back Hawthorn Mall plan

Macy's preliminary proposal to develop four buildings on its property outside Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills is too crowded for village officials, who suggested the plan be scaled back.
At least 75 people have contacted Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman about a growth they spotted on her neck.

News | Concerned viewers urge Aurora police chief to see a doctor about lump on neck

Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman says she has heard you: She's going to see her doctor, to determine if there is a lump on her neck that dozens of viewers of a Tuesday press conference think they spotted.
When Laura Carlson Spencer of Elburn realized her prized collection of antique political buttons accidentally had been donated to Goodwill, she rushed to the store. But someone had bought the entire collection. On Wednesday, buyer Frank Mazza, 55, of West Chicago returned the buttons. “It makes me feel good,” Mazza said.

Columns | Her family heirlooms were mistakenly donated to Goodwill. Two strangers helped her get them back.

In the chaos of her family's move from St. Charles to Elburn, Laura Carson Spencer's family heirloom collection of political campaign buttons was accidentally donated to Goodwill and sold. She needed the kindness of strangers to get them back.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is congratulated by lawmakers after delivering his first budget address to a joint session of the legislature Wednesday in Springfield.

Politics | Where suburbs stand on Pritzker's plan for progressive tax, legalizing marijuana

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to fast-track marijuana legalization but recognized an income tax redo is a heavy lift in his first budget. Here's what suburban constituencies think.
Actor and singer Jussie Smollett was taken into police custody hours after he was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly filing a false police report about an assault on him last month in Chicago, authorities announced early Thursday morning.
Entertainment | Watch live: Chicago police briefing on 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett's arrest
Jussie Smollett was taken into police custody hours after he was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly filing a false police report about an assault on him last month in Chicago, authorities announced early Thursday morning.
Chicago White Sox's Carson Fulmer signs autographs during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
White Sox | Chicago White Sox's Fulmer seeing 'massive results' after off-season of physical, mental training
The No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 draft, Carson Fulmer is still trying to prove he's worth it to the Chicago White Sox. Fulmer lost 15 pounds and did mental training this winter and is excited for the upcoming season.
Bears general manager Ryan Pace will have to deal with the fact that for the first time in a long time the Bears are very short on salary cap space, and without picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft and the first round next year.
Bears | Will salary cap concerns become a problem for the Bears?
The Bears window to contend for a title appears to be open for the foreseeable future. However the Bears do have a significant "issue" to deal with right now. I don't think you can call it a problem because of all the young talent that is likely to get better, but for the first time in a long time the Bears are very short on salary cap space, and without picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft and the first round next year.
Elgin Academy’s humble beginning was in a three-story, blond-brick building known as “Old Main” at 360 Park St., near historic downtown Elgin. It now is owned by the city and houses the Elgin History Museum.
News | Elgin Academy emphasizes service marking 180th anniversary of charter
Chartered 180 years ago, Elgin Academy on Friday will celebrate by recognizing the school's earliest objectives of openness and community service.
Roseanne Tellez
Columns | Feder: Fox 32 teams Roseanne Tellez and Rafer Weigel in mornings
Roseanne Tellez, who resigned last week from CBS-owned WBBM-Channel 2 after 15 years as a reporter and news anchor, has jumped to Fox-owned WFLD-Channel 32, Robert Feder writes.
Upper from left, Kimberly Cavill, Mark Cramer and Peter Dombrowski and, lower from left, Will Hinshaw, Steven Rosenblum and Matthew Saternus are candidates for the District 211 board.
Politics | How District 211 candidates would balance goals with cutting costs, taxes
The six candidates vying for four available seats on the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board of education shared their platforms Wednesday on balancing educational goals with controlling costs and property taxes.
Elgin Mayor David Kaptain, second from left, pictured here in 2017, said he plans to enforce time limits for public speaking at city council meetings in the wake of large crowds that have shown up recently.
News | Prompted by large crowds after police shooting, Elgin mayor to enforce time limit on public comments
Elgin Mayor David Kaptain said he plans to enforce time limits for public speaking. That happened for the first time in many years last week.
Elk Grove Village-based Stern Pinball hosted a tournament for players in the 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl. Stern is getting a half-hour show on ESPN “The Ocho” in August featuring its championship tournament.
News | Elk Grove pinball machine maker's tournament coming to ESPN 'The Ocho'
An Elk Grove Village-based pinball machine maker will have a moment in the national spotlight after rubbing elbows with ESPN at the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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