All Stories from March 10, 2025 (Change date)
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‘A shock’: Fired federal worker, Army veteran fears for future of VAMar 10, 2025 6:39 pm - Bronze Star Medal veteran Adam Mulvey of Spring Grove said he was fired from his job at the VA’s Capt. James Lovell Federal Health Care Center despite outstanding performance evaluations. “They fired employees who didn’t have a way to fight back,” he said.
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How much is enough?: Glen Ellyn village president candidates address housing density in downtownMar 10, 2025 6:21 pm - There’s long been a debate around Glen Ellyn about how much multifamily housing the village should allow in the downtown. And it’s seeped into the race between two candidates running to become the next village president.
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Mount Prospect village board to remain one trustee short until after electionMar 10, 2025 5:49 pm - Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert will not fill the vacancy created by Trustee Augie Filippone’s resignation. The announcement comes as Filippone said he is blocking Hoefert from filling the vacancy until May 5, citing state law.
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Who had the top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 10, 2025 5:46 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances of last week.
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O’Hare’s Pub in Bartlett to close Tuesday at third and final locationMar 10, 2025 5:46 pm - Tuesday will be the final day for O’Hare’s Pub in Bartlett, which acquired a loyal following over more than 11 years at three successive locations.
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McHenry Outdoor Theater set to open March 21Mar 10, 2025 5:10 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is planning a bounty of blockbusters; special star, genre and director tribute weekends; events for dog lovers, thrill seekers and holiday film enthusiasts; discount specials; influencer family fun; and even charitable snacking opportunities, all on the iconic outdoor theater grounds east of McHenry.
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Metropolitan Square, vacant Kmart building among top concerns for Des Plaines council candidatesMar 10, 2025 5:06 pm - Empty storefronts in Metropolitan Square, cracked sidewalks and a long-vacant former Kmart store are among the issues that Des Plaines’ aldermanic candidates believe need attention in town.
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Best Bets: Ailyn Pérez returns to the Lyric for ‘La Bohème’Mar 10, 2025 5:04 pm - Former Elk Grove Village resident Ailyn Perez stars as Mimi in “La Bohème” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Jay Pharoah does standup in Schaumburg, and McHenry Sham-Rocks the Fox takes over Miller Point Park this weekend.
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Downers Grove man indicted on federal immigration fraud chargesMar 10, 2025 4:25 pm - A Downers Grove man who operated an immigration assistance practice is facing multiple immigration fraud charges, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday.
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Chicago Bears reportedly boost defensive line by signing Grady Jarrett, Dayo OdeyingboMar 10, 2025 4:11 pm - After focusing on turning over the offensive line to start the offseason, Bears general manager Ryan Poles diverted his attention to the defensive line Monday by reportedly agreeing to terms on a couple free-agent signings.