Marni Pyke
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Local DNC delegates like Harris’ pick Gov. Tim Walz’s chops as veteran, congressman, quipsterAug 06, 2024 2:48 pm - Who’s veep contender Gov. Tim Walz? Delegates say he’s strong on national security, is bipartisan and can deliver good one-liners.
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Brace yourselves Kennedy drivers — DNC will funnel thousands more onto gridlocked corridorAug 04, 2024 8:09 pm - Enjoying construction on the Kennedy Expressway? Just wait until the DNC begins. Officials could use reversibles for police cars, motorcades.
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‘Disgusting’ images of child sexual abuse prompt judges to deny pretrial release in separate casesAug 03, 2024 2:04 pm - DuPage County judges last week denied pretrial releases for two men charged in unrelated child pornography felony cases that authorities characterized as “revolting.”
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2nd West Nile virus case of 2024 found in DuPageAug 03, 2024 12:57 pm - A case of West Nile virus in a human was reported in DuPage. Be smart about mosquitoes and take precautions, experts say.
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Speeding is tied to 55% of crash deaths in Illinois. So why does it persist?Jul 28, 2024 7:47 pm - How fast do you drive on the Tri-State and Jane Addams tollways? Some say it’s like NASCAR out there and no one’s issuing tickets.
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‘It’s a different party’: Healing, division and questions about Trump’s coattails among RNC takewaysJul 19, 2024 8:34 pm - Here’s what Republicans, Democrats and political experts took away from the nomination of former President Donald Trump.
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Arrest made in threat to assassinate GOP state lawmaker, senior fair postponed as a resultJul 19, 2024 6:01 pm - State lawmaker gets assassination warning just days after attempt on former President Donald Trump.
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Thousands of O’Hare travelers hit by outage, some Metra UP trains slowedJul 19, 2024 10:53 am - Flying out of Chicago today? Check your flight status, as global computer glitch disrupts travel by air and train.
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RNC Notebook, Day Three: Pledge led by Jan. 6 rally attendee, a closing prayer, and Trump cheeseJul 17, 2024 6:24 pm - Here’s a snapshot of news and activities from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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Democrats Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin piled on newly minted GOP vice presidential pick U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as a MAGA zealot.Jul 16, 2024 7:03 pm - Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump Saturday, Illinois Democrats expressed concern for the former president, outrage over the shooting, and called for an ...