News
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Services for D-Day vet on anniversary of Normandy invasionJun 04, 2025 12:31 pm - World War II vet from Carol Stream who fought at the invasion of Normandy and later served in the Pacific dies at 100.
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The president’s cabinet: A look at its history, the duties of membersJun 04, 2025 12:06 pm - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons debuts a column detailing the history of the president’s cabinet and the duties of each position.
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Two new trustees join Schaumburg Township Library boardJun 04, 2025 11:55 am - Like most other local governments, the Schaumburg Township District Library last month swore in its newly elected trustees, who included two newcomers and a pair of returning incumbents.
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Suspect in killings of Streamwood sisters faces first-degree murder chargesJun 04, 2025 10:23 am - The man who authorities say fatally stabbed his two younger sisters last week in their Streamwood home faces two counts of first-degree murder. But defendant Jalonie Jenkins did not appear in court for his scheduled detention hearing.
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No charges in death of boy hit by relative’s carJun 04, 2025 10:20 am - No criminal charges will be filed against the person who hit and killed a 5-year-old boy in the driveway of the boy’s St. Charles home.
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Controversial marijuana dispensary near Bartlett day care center falls short of approval in tie voteJun 04, 2025 9:58 am - A controversial marijuana dispensary proposed near a Bartlett day care center failed to win village approval Tuesday when a tie vote of the trustees fell short of the four required for approval.
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Theo’s ‘Diana’ a tribute to beloved artistic directorJun 04, 2025 9:09 am - Brenda Didier, co-director/choreographer of Theo’s regional premiere of “Diana: The Musical,” suspected the show might be co-director Fred Anzevino’s last. It was, as the longtime Chicago-area theater veteran died April 28, days after rehearsals began. Didier and the creative team and cast proceeded with the show in his honor.
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Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.
Jun 04, 2025 8:55 am - A bill that would have repealed licensing requirements for hair braiders in Illinois died in the final stretch of the legislative session after opponents voiced concerns about how deregulation could impact health, safety and equity for the profession.
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Axe throwing anyone? Libertyville restaurant draws attention weeks before debutJun 04, 2025 8:46 am - Mid-July is the target opening for Up North Axe & Tap in downtown Libertyville but curious passersby already have been peering in the windows to get a look at what’s taking shape.
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Cook Park Library Youth Services area opensJun 04, 2025 8:41 am - After months of planning, teamwork, and patience from patrons, the refreshed Youth Services area at Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., in downtown Libertyville is open.