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Homeless dogs, cats arrive in Waukegan from Texas
Noisy barks and meows could be heard Monday from a cargo airplane at Waukegan National Airport. Before the plane's doors opened at about Two:30 p.m. to let out the one hundred eighteen cats and dogs transported from Texas to Lake County, teams of volunteers from animal organizations in Chicago and Indiana were ready.
Linda Latelle, president of Magnificent Mutts Rescue, walks with Diego, a German Shepherd that got liberate from his crate when the plane he was in arrived at Waukegan National Airport Monday.
Linda Latelle, president of Magnificent Mutts Rescue, walks with Diego, a German Shepherd that got liberate from his crate when the plane he was in arrived at Waukegan National Airport Monday.
(Yadira Sanchez Olson / Lake County News-Sun)
Selle: Betting on legislative aid for race tracks a long shot
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
Jubilee Days parade in Zion survives brief shower
Chicago-area high school football Week three rankings
Vote: Top plays of the high school football weekend
Suburban summer festival guide
Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. Five
Junior Tavion McCarthy steps up on offense and defense for Warren
Football roundup: Mundelein glides past Streamwood for very first win
Jurassic Quest give dinosaur fans a taste of the distant past
Natural drainage: More bioswales coming to Waukegan lakefront
Photos Post a photo
Summer festivals from around the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana
Photo gallery: A history of Waukegan
Local sports
Despite loss, Stevenson QB Cole Okmin 'comfy' in very first commence
Energized by noisy music and a packed student section, the Stevenson football team took the field for its home opener Saturday against Muskegon (Mich.), a team with numerous Division I recruits. Moments before the opening kickoff, Patriots senior broad receiver Alex Capstick approached junior quarterback.
Alex Capstick catches on but Stevenson stymied by fumbles in loss to Muskegon
It's a fresh year, which means a fresh mindset and a fresh role for Stevenson receiver Alex Capstick. Last season, Capstick was a complementary lump in the passing game for the Patriots, living in the shadow of current Iowa freshman Henry Marchese. “Henry, he was a crank,” Capstick said after Stevenson's.
Bryan Ooms shoulders the fountain for Lake Forest against St. Viator
Lake Forest senior Bryan Ooms did it all Friday night against St. Viator. Not only did Ooms spearhead the defense and score the winning 1-yard touchdown in Lake Forest's 20-14 overtime victory against the Lions, he provided some information. Nobody in the press box, nor reporters on the sideline.
Joey Stutzman keeps churning as Lake Zurich topples Montini
Joey Stutzman has a work ethic that many players in the Lake Zurich football program have described as second-to-none. The Bears' senior running back/outside linebacker has been pouring out sweat since he very first embarked for the varsity squad as a sophomore in 2015. “He's an absolutely tireless worker,”.
Photo galleries
Photo gallery: A history of Gurnee
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Fine America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through. More
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Superb America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through
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Photos: Waukegan native, author Ray Bradbury
Author Ray Bradbury, who died in June two thousand twelve at age 91, was the author of such novels as “Fahrenheit 451” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Bradbury lived in Waukegan during his early years and used the town as the basis for his Green Town novels.
Lifestyles
R-Dogs aims to keep stellar reputation
Some friends of mine moved to Lake Villa last month and told me I needed to visit R-Dogs, that it had good food. Proprietor Juan Dominguez said he's heard this every day for the past seventeen years. “Ninety-five percent of customers come in from the neighborhood. They come in and tell me 'I'm fresh and my neighbor.
Five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10: A concert in the park featuring The DuPage Band will be held at seven p.m. Sept. Eight at Veterans Park. Admission is free. At three hundred thirty two W. State Road, Island Lake. Call 847-526-8764 or go to villageofislandlake.com/.
Fox Lake starts up fresh fishing fest
Ask most fishermen to tell you their best stories and you might hear about some kind of record-setting fish. Nick Warrner's best fishing memory is sharing the hobby he loves with his child. “My daughter's three and I took her fishing for the very first time this summer,” he said. “I was training her to cast.
A cappella group Naturally seven aims to surprise
A group that can make beautiful music with only their vocal chords will bring their a cappella harmonies to Waukegan this weekend. The Fresh York City-based group Naturally seven perform with special guest Blue Jupiter at eight p.m. Sept. 8. Naturally seven is comprised of seven boys who together make up a utter.
Community posts
Can this physical activity slow brain aging?
No-one lost faith in me – a blog by Buffalo Grove student Bhavanasri Achi
Local boy is honorary bat kid for the Chicago Cubs
Sept. 22: Award-winning Sones de México Ensemble performs at CLC
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce up to $20 million toward Hurricane Harvey Ease and Recovery
Lovell Federal Health Care Center to cut ribbon on remodeled Hematology/Oncology and Wound Care clinics Sept. Seven in North Chicago
Opinion
Salmon on the run
“It's embarking!” proclaims Lori Ralph, co-owner with Augi of the The Salmon Stop Back and Tackle at Waukegan's lakefront, referring to how people are slaying the salmon on the lakefront shore fishing off the pier, day or evening. Just check out some of Facebook postings at The Salmon Stop, and you.
Talk of the County
Make or break time Indeed the way things are going, the next four years are going to make or break the United States. If the left-wing keeps up all this stuff, the entire thing's going to be a battle and the Democrats won't have a chance next time because all the people that voted for the country.
Talk of the County
Recalling Katrina Reminisce when Hurricane Katrina came into Fresh Orleans. And that goofy Republican President George W. Thicket said (to former FEMA Director Michael Brown), “Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.” And he then fired Brownie. Let's see if this president we got now can deal with this.
Column: Excellent America aims to take the carnival out of a giant loop rail in two thousand eighteen
During an early-August tour to Six Flags St. Louis, I had an chance to rail Fireball, a seven-story, ring-shaped thrill rail that sends passengers on a pendulum-style series of movements that culminate in 360-degree loops, both forward and backward. Note that the above paragraph includes the.
Crime
Round Lake Park man charged after alleged domestic violence, pellet gun threat
A Round Lake Park man who was allegedly intoxicated and threatened a man with what turned out to be a pellet rifle was arrested Thursday and faces several criminal charges. According to Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko, police responded to a telephone report of an intoxicated man armed.
Lake County sheriff's K-9 unit helps locate missing Barrington-area man in distress
A Barrington-area man who had threatened to harm himself and had gone missing last week was located by a Lake County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit and taken to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment, according to a news release issued Friday by the sheriff's office. The 39-year-old man “was.
Judge denies movability to dismiss perjury charges against former coroner Rudd; trial set Oct. Twenty three
For the 2nd time this year, a Lake County judge struck down a movability to dismiss election-related perjury charges against former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd. Circuit Judge Victoria Rossetti denied a movement Thursday to reconsider her previous refusal to dismiss five counts of perjury against.
Three people wounded by gunfire over two days in Waukegan
Waukegan police are investigating three shooting incidents, two on Sunday and another on Monday, in which three people suffered wounds described by police as not life-threatening. The very first incident was reported around one a.m. Sunday when police were called to the hospital to speak to a victim who.
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Half-brother: Hammerings, starvation and isolation preceded Waukegan doll's death
Nicholette Lawrence alternately cried and buried her face in her palms as her sentencing hearing for the murder of her 11-year-old daughter unfolded Thursday in an audio- and video-assisted depiction of cruelty and cruelty. Lawrence, 34, of Waukegan, previously pleaded guilty to one count of.
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
A 57-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Antioch, according to authorities. The Antioch-area man, who has not yet been identified, was traveling south on Nelson Road when he evidently had problems turning onto North Avenue and struck trees near the roadside, according.
Man dies after rushing into Searing Man festival flames
A man rushed past layers of security officers into a massive fire at the Searing Man festival's signature ceremony, suffering burns that left him dead just hours later. Authorities are investigating the death of Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, who broke through a two-layer security perimeter during the.
Bears' five injured starters: Week one status and options to substitute them
Scars from the Bears' two thousand sixteen season were more than physical. After nineteen players finished the season on injured reserve — a major factor in the team's 3-13 record — the Bears did an inquest, hoping to avoid similar misfortune this season. They declined to publicize many details of their findings, but.
Two killed, seven wounded in Chicago shootings
A woman was killed in an apparent homicide-suicide and a 15-year-old boy was shot to death Monday evening on the West Side, two of at least nine people shot in Chicago since Monday morning, according to police. The shootings bring to at least forty two the number of people shot so far this Labor Day weekend.
Where the border fence meets the sea, a strange beach scene contrasting the U.S. and Mexico
Thrusting into the sky from the edge of the Pacific, Tijuana’s lighthouse, or faro, sends out a beacon where the northwestern nook of Latin America edges against the southwestern peak of the United States. A coastal esplanade south of the fence marking the international boundary is both a beachy.
Tronc acquires Fresh York Daily News
In a stunning and bold bet on the future of newspapers, Tronc, the parent company of the Chicago Tribune, has acquired the venerable Fresh York Daily News. This deal for the tabloid, which includes the Daily News' website and other assets, has been in the works for some months and was finalized Sunday.
Chicago's very first serial killer
The man who became infamous as H.H. Holmes, one of the very first serial killers in the United States, preyed mainly on naive and gullible women — youthful women who wouldn't be missed amid the thousands of World's Fair tourists streaming into Chicago's fashionable Englewood neighborhood. As Chicago basked.
Rapper Lil Wayne rushed to Northwestern from Chicago hotel
Rap starlet Lil Wayne was taken to a Chicago hospital over the weekend after suffering an apparent seizure, Chicago Fire Department officials confirmed Monday. The 34-year-old rapper, whose real name is Wayne Carter, was transported from Dana Hotel and Spa, six hundred sixty N. State St., to nearby Northwestern.
Man shot while switching tire on I-290 with woman, toddler in car
A man switching a tire was shot while a woman and a 2-year-old child were in the car late Sunday on the shoulder of Interstate 290, Illinois State Police said. About 11:Ten p.m. near the stopped vehicle off the west lanes of I-290 at Mannheim Road, the man, 23, was shot in the glutes, according.
Man charged with scalding toddler who wiped butter on himself
A $Two million bond was set Monday for a 36-year old Chicago man charged with scalding a 2-year-old boy so severely that the child could have to learn to walk again. Jarvon Crossley, an overnight supermarket stock clerk, was home alone Aug. Seventeen caring for the 2-year-old boy in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Amazon lowering Entire Foods prices will hurt those who think they're better than you
Entire Foods has long been a top grocery destination for shoppers impatient to spend unnecessarily large amounts of money on food that makes them feel superior to others. Sadly, that dynamic is about to end. Online retailer Amazon is expected to close on its acquisition of Entire Foods next week and.
Bears make wise decision keeping Mark Sanchez on the roster
At the risk of being redundant, what stood out most about the Bears' 53-man roster was that none of the offensive linemen protecting quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the final minute of the fourth exhibition game made it. That only underscored the absurdity of the situation Thursday. The view of.
NFC North preview: Best- and worst-case scripts
A look at the prospects of NFC North Division teams for 2017: Packers 2016: 10-6, very first place. Lost to the Falcons 44-21 in the NFC championship game. Key additions: TE Martellus Bennett, CB Kevin King, CB Davon House, G Jahri Evans. Key subtractions: RB Eddie Lacy, G T.J. Lang, DB Micah Hyde.
Dual shooting in Belmont Central: 'We're numb to it'
After spending the day celebrating the 84th bday of their grandfather, Dio Bautista thought his cousin dreamed to meet up with other family members. “Wer u at cuz,” Felipe Bautista wrote in a text just before 9:50 p.m. “Mary's house,” Dio Bautista responded. Felipe Bautista never responded.
Hurricane Irma strengthens into Category four storm as it approaches Caribbean
Hurricane Irma grew into a powerful Category four storm Monday as it headed for the northeastern Caribbean and was forecast to begin buffeting the region Tuesday. The storm had maximum sustained winds of one hundred forty mph (220 kph) late Monday, and the U.S. National Hurricane Center said extra strengthening.
Mueller examining Trump letter on Comey firing that contradicts statements by Pence, others
On the day before President Donald Trump fired former FBI director James Comey, he summoned his vice president, chief of staff, top lawyer and other senior advisers to the Oval Office. He was ready to get rid of Comey, Trump told them that Monday morning in May, and had ready a termination letter.
Taylor Swift releases fresh song '. Ready For It?'
Taylor Swift wants to know if we're “. Ready For It ?” The pop starlet released the pulsating fresh song off of her upcoming album “reputation” on Sunday after previewing it during a college football game on ESPN Saturday night. The song quickly became a trending topic on Twitter. Swift previously.
Leonys Martin relishes surprise Cubs debut as pitcher
Outfielder Leonys Martin had to peek at the radar gun readings on the board at PNC Park. For Martin, his surprise appearance Monday night was a desire come true for him in his Cubs debut. Despite a 12-0 loss, Martin was glad to make his very first Cubs appearance as a pitcher after manager Joe Maddon.
Some Apple ‘spaceship’ neighbors say life has been hell
At the end of Nightingale Avenue, a tall yellow brick facade now blocks the view of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south. Residents call it the “prison wall.” For Apple, the facade is part of the 100,000-square-foot wellness center at its fresh “spaceship” campus. But for some of the Nightingale.
Information literacy lost: Most CPS schools no longer have librarians
Students in three out of four Chicago Public Schools won't have access to a librarian this fall — one result of years of budget cuts. The district has budgeted for fewer than a third as many librarians in 2017-18 as it did in 2012, when almost every school library was staffed. The district budgeted.
Joe Maddon, Chris Bosio decline response to Brett Anderson's critical tweet
Cubs manager Joe Maddon seemed amused to learn that left-hander Brett Anderson took a veiled shot at the organization on Twitter. “That's why I love Twitter so much,” Maddon quipped Monday after learning of Anderson's comments. Anderson, who was released two months ago by the Cubs after a 2-2 begin.
Cubs season not yet a classic, but the plot is thickening
Kris Bryant was displaying off his Paul Crewe “Mean Machine” jersey Sunday morning in the Cubs clubhouse, leisure wear for their latest theme journey celebrating the commence of football season. “The Longest Yard” was Bryant's choice movie reference, but which one, the Adam Sandler version or the original.
I ran Congress' 9/11 probes. The intel committees today can't treat Russia's shenanigans.
Since the Justice Department named a special investigator, Robert Mueller, to treat the government's official inquiry into Russian meddling in the U.S. election, the weight of public expectation has largely fallen on his shoulders. While the two congressional panels, the Senate and House intelligence.
Wisconsin bill would unclothe repeat drunken drivers of their licenses for at least a decade
Wisconsin lawmakers will soon consider a bill that would de-robe repeat drunken drivers of their licenses for at least a decade. The Assembly passed the bill last session but it didn't get a floor vote in the Senate. Some key things to know about the legislation: HOW SERIOUS A PROBLEM IS REPEAT DRUNKEN.
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Welcome
Homeless dogs, cats arrive in Waukegan from Texas
Noisy barks and meows could be heard Monday from a cargo airplane at Waukegan National Airport. Before the plane's doors opened at about Two:30 p.m. to let out the one hundred eighteen cats and dogs transported from Texas to Lake County, teams of volunteers from animal organizations in Chicago and Indiana were ready.
Linda Latelle, president of Magnificent Mutts Rescue, walks with Diego, a German Shepherd that got liberate from his crate when the plane he was in arrived at Waukegan National Airport Monday.
Linda Latelle, president of Magnificent Mutts Rescue, walks with Diego, a German Shepherd that got liberate from his crate when the plane he was in arrived at Waukegan National Airport Monday.
(Yadira Sanchez Olson / Lake County News-Sun)
Selle: Betting on legislative aid for race tracks a long shot
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
Jubilee Days parade in Zion survives brief shower
Chicago-area high school football Week three rankings
Vote: Top plays of the high school football weekend
Suburban summer festival guide
Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. Five
Junior Tavion McCarthy steps up on offense and defense for Warren
Football roundup: Mundelein glides past Streamwood for very first win
Jurassic Quest give dinosaur fans a taste of the distant past
Natural drainage: More bioswales coming to Waukegan lakefront
Photos Post a photo
Summer festivals from around the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana
Photo gallery: A history of Waukegan
Local sports
Despite loss, Stevenson QB Cole Okmin 'comfy' in very first begin
Energized by noisy music and a packed student section, the Stevenson football team took the field for its home opener Saturday against Muskegon (Mich.), a team with numerous Division I recruits. Moments before the opening kickoff, Patriots senior broad receiver Alex Capstick approached junior quarterback.
Alex Capstick catches on but Stevenson stymied by fumbles in loss to Muskegon
It's a fresh year, which means a fresh mindset and a fresh role for Stevenson receiver Alex Capstick. Last season, Capstick was a complementary lump in the passing game for the Patriots, living in the shadow of current Iowa freshman Henry Marchese. “Henry, he was a weirdo,” Capstick said after Stevenson's.
Bryan Ooms shoulders the fountain for Lake Forest against St. Viator
Lake Forest senior Bryan Ooms did it all Friday night against St. Viator. Not only did Ooms spearhead the defense and score the winning 1-yard touchdown in Lake Forest's 20-14 overtime victory against the Lions, he provided some information. Nobody in the press box, nor reporters on the sideline.
Joey Stutzman keeps churning as Lake Zurich topples Montini
Joey Stutzman has a work ethic that many players in the Lake Zurich football program have described as second-to-none. The Bears' senior running back/outside linebacker has been pouring out sweat since he very first commenced for the varsity squad as a sophomore in 2015. “He's an absolutely tireless worker,”.
Photo galleries
Photo gallery: A history of Gurnee
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Excellent America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through. More
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Excellent America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through
(Chicago Tribune photographers)
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Photos: Waukegan native, author Ray Bradbury
Author Ray Bradbury, who died in June two thousand twelve at age 91, was the author of such novels as “Fahrenheit 451” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Bradbury lived in Waukegan during his early years and used the town as the basis for his Green Town novels.
Lifestyles
R-Dogs aims to keep stellar reputation
Some friends of mine moved to Lake Villa last month and told me I needed to visit R-Dogs, that it had superb food. Holder Juan Dominguez said he's heard this every day for the past seventeen years. “Ninety-five percent of customers come in from the neighborhood. They come in and tell me 'I'm fresh and my neighbor.
Five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10: A concert in the park featuring The DuPage Band will be held at seven p.m. Sept. Eight at Veterans Park. Admission is free. At three hundred thirty two W. State Road, Island Lake. Call 847-526-8764 or go to villageofislandlake.com/.
Fox Lake starts up fresh fishing fest
Ask most fishermen to tell you their best stories and you might hear about some kind of record-setting fish. Nick Warrner's best fishing memory is sharing the hobby he loves with his child. “My daughter's three and I took her fishing for the very first time this summer,” he said. “I was instructing her to cast.
A cappella group Naturally seven aims to surprise
A group that can make beautiful music with only their vocal chords will bring their a cappella harmonies to Waukegan this weekend. The Fresh York City-based group Naturally seven perform with special guest Blue Jupiter at eight p.m. Sept. 8. Naturally seven is comprised of seven dudes who together make up a total.
Community posts
Can this physical activity slow brain aging?
No-one lost faith in me – a blog by Buffalo Grove student Bhavanasri Achi
Local boy is honorary bat kid for the Chicago Cubs
Sept. 22: Award-winning Sones de México Ensemble performs at CLC
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce up to $20 million toward Hurricane Harvey Ease and Recovery
Lovell Federal Health Care Center to cut ribbon on remodeled Hematology/Oncology and Wound Care clinics Sept. Seven in North Chicago
Opinion
Salmon on the run
“It's beginning!” announces Lori Ralph, co-owner with Augi of the The Salmon Stop Back and Tackle at Waukegan's lakefront, referring to how people are slaying the salmon on the lakefront shore fishing off the pier, day or evening. Just check out some of Facebook postings at The Salmon Stop, and you.
Talk of the County
Make or break time Indeed the way things are going, the next four years are going to make or break the United States. If the left-wing keeps up all this stuff, the entire thing's going to be a battle and the Democrats won't have a chance next time because all the people that voted for the country.
Talk of the County
Recalling Katrina Reminisce when Hurricane Katrina came into Fresh Orleans. And that goofy Republican President George W. Pubic hair said (to former FEMA Director Michael Brown), “Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.” And he then fired Brownie. Let's see if this president we got now can deal with this.
Column: Superb America aims to take the carnival out of a giant loop rail in two thousand eighteen
During an early-August excursion to Six Flags St. Louis, I had an chance to rail Fireball, a seven-story, ring-shaped thrill rail that sends passengers on a pendulum-style series of movements that culminate in 360-degree loops, both forward and backward. Note that the above paragraph includes the.
Crime
Round Lake Park man charged after alleged domestic violence, pellet gun threat
A Round Lake Park man who was allegedly intoxicated and threatened a man with what turned out to be a pellet rifle was arrested Thursday and faces several criminal charges. According to Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko, police responded to a telephone report of an intoxicated man armed.
Lake County sheriff's K-9 unit helps locate missing Barrington-area man in distress
A Barrington-area man who had threatened to harm himself and had gone missing last week was located by a Lake County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit and taken to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment, according to a news release issued Friday by the sheriff's office. The 39-year-old man “was.
Judge denies maneuverability to dismiss perjury charges against former coroner Rudd; trial set Oct. Twenty three
For the 2nd time this year, a Lake County judge struck down a mobility to dismiss election-related perjury charges against former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd. Circuit Judge Victoria Rossetti denied a movement Thursday to reconsider her previous refusal to dismiss five counts of perjury against.
Three people wounded by gunfire over two days in Waukegan
Waukegan police are investigating three shooting incidents, two on Sunday and another on Monday, in which three people suffered wounds described by police as not life-threatening. The very first incident was reported around one a.m. Sunday when police were called to the hospital to speak to a victim who.
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Homeless dogs, cats arrive in Waukegan from Texas
Noisy barks and meows could be heard Monday from a cargo airplane at Waukegan National Airport. Before the plane's doors opened at about Two:30 p.m. to let out the one hundred eighteen cats and dogs transported from Texas to Lake County, teams of volunteers from animal organizations in Chicago and Indiana were ready.
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
A 57-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Antioch, according to authorities. The Antioch-area man, who has not yet been identified, was traveling south on Nelson Road when he evidently had problems turning onto North Avenue and struck trees near the roadside, according.
Bears' five injured starters: Week one status and options to substitute them
Scars from the Bears' two thousand sixteen season were more than physical. After nineteen players finished the season on injured reserve — a major factor in the team's 3-13 record — the Bears did an inquest, hoping to avoid similar misfortune this season. They declined to publicize many details of their findings, but.
NFC North preview: Best- and worst-case screenplays
A look at the prospects of NFC North Division teams for 2017: Packers 2016: 10-6, very first place. Lost to the Falcons 44-21 in the NFC championship game. Key additions: TE Martellus Bennett, CB Kevin King, CB Davon House, G Jahri Evans. Key subtractions: RB Eddie Lacy, G T.J. Lang, DB Micah Hyde.
Some Apple ‘spaceship’ neighbors say life has been hell
At the end of Nightingale Avenue, a tall yellow brick facade now blocks the view of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south. Residents call it the “prison wall.” For Apple, the facade is part of the 100,000-square-foot wellness center at its fresh “spaceship” campus. But for some of the Nightingale.
Three killed, nine wounded in Labor Day shootings
Three people, including a 15-year-old boy, were fatally shot within five hours on Labor Day, according to police. In total, twelve people were shot in separate attacks from Monday morning to early Tuesday in Chicago. On the city's Southwest Side, a 38-year-old man was shot numerous times while he.
I ran Congress' 9/11 probes. The intel committees today can't treat Russia's shenanigans.
Since the Justice Department named a special investigator, Robert Mueller, to treat the government's official inquiry into Russian meddling in the U.S. election, the weight of public expectation has largely fallen on his shoulders. While the two congressional panels, the Senate and House intelligence.
Tronc acquires Fresh York Daily News
In a stunning and bold bet on the future of newspapers, Tronc, the parent company of the Chicago Tribune, has acquired the venerable Fresh York Daily News. This deal for the tabloid, which includes the Daily News' website and other assets, has been in the works for some months and was finalized Sunday.
Man dies after rushing into Searing Man festival flames
A man rushed past layers of security officers into a massive fire at the Searing Man festival's signature ceremony, suffering burns that left him dead just hours later. Authorities are investigating the death of Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, who broke through a two-layer security perimeter during the.
Joe Maddon, Chris Bosio decline response to Brett Anderson's critical tweet
Cubs manager Joe Maddon seemed amused to learn that left-hander Brett Anderson took a veiled shot at the organization on Twitter. “That's why I love Twitter so much,” Maddon quipped Monday after learning of Anderson's comments. Anderson, who was released two months ago by the Cubs after a 2-2 begin.
Cubs, Jake Arrieta optimistic right hamstring injury won't sideline him
The condition of Jake Arrieta's right hamstring Tuesday morning will tell the Cubs pitcher whether he will need an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. The Cubs described Arrieta's ailment as tightness after he left Monday's 12-0 humbling by the Pirates following a pitch to rookie slugger.
Where the border fence meets the sea, a strange beach scene contrasting the U.S. and Mexico
Thrusting into the sky from the edge of the Pacific, Tijuana’s lighthouse, or faro, sends out a beacon where the northwestern nook of Latin America edges against the southwestern peak of the United States. A coastal esplanade south of the fence marking the international boundary is both a beachy.
Man shot while switching tire on I-290 with woman, toddler in car
A man switching a tire was shot while a woman and a 2-year-old child were in the car late Sunday on the shoulder of Interstate 290, Illinois State Police said. About 11:Ten p.m. near the stopped vehicle off the west lanes of I-290 at Mannheim Road, the man, 23, was shot in the glutes, according.
Amazon lowering Entire Foods prices will hurt those who think they're better than you
Entire Foods has long been a top grocery destination for shoppers antsy to spend unnecessarily large amounts of money on food that makes them feel superior to others. Sadly, that dynamic is about to end. Online retailer Amazon is expected to close on its acquisition of Entire Foods next week and.
Bears make wise decision keeping Mark Sanchez on the roster
At the risk of being redundant, what stood out most about the Bears' 53-man roster was that none of the offensive linemen protecting quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the final minute of the fourth exhibition game made it. That only underscored the absurdity of the situation Thursday. The view of.
Simeon Wright, cousin who was with Emmett Till the night Till was kidnapped, dies
Simeon Wright, the cousin of Emmett Till who was in bed with the boy on the night he was kidnapped and later murdered, died Monday morning at his home in Countryside, his wifey said. Wright died after suffering complications from a form of bone cancer, his wifey, Annie Wright, said. He was 74. Simeon.
Judge to determine if ex-priest who molested boys can be committed indefinitely
The accusations against “Father Dan” were seemingly endless. Court records display more than two dozen boys and youthfull boys have alleged Daniel McCormack molested them in their youth, most notably at St. Agatha Parish on Chicago's Southwest Side, where the youthful Roman Catholic priest coached basketball.
Youth football participation declines as worries climb on about concussions, CTE
The artificial turf outside Addison Trail High School was alive with activity as a practice session of the Addison Cowboys youth football club got underway. Shoulder pads cracked, coaches hollered and cheerful parents kept see on the sidelines — all signs, to the inexpert eye, of a sport in good.
Dual shooting in Belmont Central: 'We're numb to it'
After spending the day celebrating the 84th bday of their grandfather, Dio Bautista thought his cousin desired to meet up with other family members. “Wer u at cuz,” Felipe Bautista wrote in a text just before 9:50 p.m. “Mary's house,” Dio Bautista responded. Felipe Bautista never responded.
Leonys Martin relishes surprise Cubs debut as pitcher
Outfielder Leonys Martin had to peek at the radar gun readings on the board at PNC Park. For Martin, his surprise appearance Monday night was a wish come true for him in his Cubs debut. Despite a 12-0 loss, Martin was glad to make his very first Cubs appearance as a pitcher after manager Joe Maddon.
Why a later begin to the school day could pump $1 billion into Illinois' economy
If school districts across the state moved beginning times to 8:30 a.m. so middle and high school students could sleep longer, Illinois' economy would build up $1 billion within five years, according to a probe by the Rand Corp. The state, along with others across the country, would benefit.
Utah nurse's arrest raises questions on thresholds of evidence collection
The videotaped arrest of a Utah nurse who refused to permit blood to be drawn from an unconscious patient has raised questions about how far officers can go to collect evidence and has led to policy switches within the Salt Lake City Police Department. Here are some of the legal issues involved: .
Rapper Lil Wayne rushed to Northwestern from Chicago hotel
Rap starlet Lil Wayne was taken to a Chicago hospital over the weekend after suffering an apparent seizure, Chicago Fire Department officials confirmed Monday. The 34-year-old rapper, whose real name is Wayne Carter, was transported from Dana Hotel and Spa, six hundred sixty N. State St., to nearby Northwestern.
Man dies while detained by police
Chicago police are investigating the death of a man who became unresponsive while in police custody late Monday. Just after 8:Ten p.m. Monday, officers investigating a robbery detained a man in the one thousand six hundred block of South Pulaski Road in the Lawndale neighborhood. At some point, the man became unresponsive.
Cubs want Willson Contreras to take it slow; not so for Javier Baez
After almost four weeks of rehabilitation and baseball drills, catcher Willson Contreras is close to embarking a rehab assignment with one of the Cubs' minor-league affiliates headed for the playoffs. But Contreras will have some limitations that the Cubs won't place on shortstop Javier Baez, even.
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Homeless dogs, cats arrive in Waukegan from Texas
Noisy barks and meows could be heard Monday from a cargo airplane at Waukegan National Airport. Before the plane's doors opened at about Two:30 p.m. to let out the one hundred eighteen cats and dogs transported from Texas to Lake County, teams of volunteers from animal organizations in Chicago and Indiana were ready.
Linda Latelle, president of Magnificent Mutts Rescue, walks with Diego, a German Shepherd that got liberate from his crate when the plane he was in arrived at Waukegan National Airport Monday.
Linda Latelle, president of Magnificent Mutts Rescue, walks with Diego, a German Shepherd that got liberate from his crate when the plane he was in arrived at Waukegan National Airport Monday.
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Selle: Betting on legislative aid for race tracks a long shot
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
Jubilee Days parade in Zion survives brief shower
Chicago-area high school football Week three rankings
Vote: Top plays of the high school football weekend
Suburban summer festival guide
Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. Five
Junior Tavion McCarthy steps up on offense and defense for Warren
Football roundup: Mundelein glides past Streamwood for very first win
Jurassic Quest give dinosaur fans a taste of the distant past
Natural drainage: More bioswales coming to Waukegan lakefront
Photos Post a photo
Summer festivals from around the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana
Photo gallery: A history of Waukegan
Local sports
Despite loss, Stevenson QB Cole Okmin 'comfy' in very first begin
Energized by noisy music and a packed student section, the Stevenson football team took the field for its home opener Saturday against Muskegon (Mich.), a team with numerous Division I recruits. Moments before the opening kickoff, Patriots senior broad receiver Alex Capstick approached junior quarterback.
Alex Capstick catches on but Stevenson stymied by fumbles in loss to Muskegon
It's a fresh year, which means a fresh mindset and a fresh role for Stevenson receiver Alex Capstick. Last season, Capstick was a complementary chunk in the passing game for the Patriots, living in the shadow of current Iowa freshman Henry Marchese. “Henry, he was a weirdo,” Capstick said after Stevenson's.
Bryan Ooms shoulders the explosion for Lake Forest against St. Viator
Lake Forest senior Bryan Ooms did it all Friday night against St. Viator. Not only did Ooms spearhead the defense and score the winning 1-yard touchdown in Lake Forest's 20-14 overtime victory against the Lions, he provided some information. Nobody in the press box, nor reporters on the sideline.
Joey Stutzman keeps churning as Lake Zurich topples Montini
Joey Stutzman has a work ethic that many players in the Lake Zurich football program have described as second-to-none. The Bears' senior running back/outside linebacker has been pouring out sweat since he very first embarked for the varsity squad as a sophomore in 2015. “He's an absolutely tireless worker,”.
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Photo gallery: A history of Gurnee
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Excellent America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through. More
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Good America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through
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Photos: Waukegan native, author Ray Bradbury
Author Ray Bradbury, who died in June two thousand twelve at age 91, was the author of such novels as “Fahrenheit 451” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Bradbury lived in Waukegan during his early years and used the town as the basis for his Green Town novels.
Lifestyles
R-Dogs aims to keep stellar reputation
Some friends of mine moved to Lake Villa last month and told me I needed to visit R-Dogs, that it had superb food. Holder Juan Dominguez said he's heard this every day for the past seventeen years. “Ninety-five percent of customers come in from the neighborhood. They come in and tell me 'I'm fresh and my neighbor.
Five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10: A concert in the park featuring The DuPage Band will be held at seven p.m. Sept. Eight at Veterans Park. Admission is free. At three hundred thirty two W. State Road, Island Lake. Call 847-526-8764 or go to villageofislandlake.com/.
Fox Lake starts up fresh fishing fest
Ask most fishermen to tell you their best stories and you might hear about some kind of record-setting fish. Nick Warrner's best fishing memory is sharing the hobby he loves with his child. “My daughter's three and I took her fishing for the very first time this summer,” he said. “I was instructing her to cast.
A cappella group Naturally seven aims to surprise
A group that can make beautiful music with only their vocal chords will bring their a cappella harmonies to Waukegan this weekend. The Fresh York City-based group Naturally seven perform with special guest Blue Jupiter at eight p.m. Sept. 8. Naturally seven is comprised of seven boys who together make up a utter.
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Can this physical activity slow brain aging?
No-one lost faith in me – a blog by Buffalo Grove student Bhavanasri Achi
Local boy is honorary bat kid for the Chicago Cubs
Sept. 22: Award-winning Sones de México Ensemble performs at CLC
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce up to $20 million toward Hurricane Harvey Ease and Recovery
Lovell Federal Health Care Center to cut ribbon on remodeled Hematology/Oncology and Wound Care clinics Sept. Seven in North Chicago
Opinion
Salmon on the run
“It's commencing!” announces Lori Ralph, co-owner with Augi of the The Salmon Stop Back and Tackle at Waukegan's lakefront, referring to how people are slaying the salmon on the lakefront shore fishing off the pier, day or evening. Just check out some of Facebook postings at The Salmon Stop, and you.
Talk of the County
Make or break time Indeed the way things are going, the next four years are going to make or break the United States. If the left-wing keeps up all this stuff, the entire thing's going to be a battle and the Democrats won't have a chance next time because all the people that voted for the country.
Talk of the County
Recalling Katrina Reminisce when Hurricane Katrina came into Fresh Orleans. And that goofy Republican President George W. Thicket said (to former FEMA Director Michael Brown), “Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.” And he then fired Brownie. Let's see if this president we got now can deal with this.
Column: Fine America aims to take the carnival out of a giant loop rail in two thousand eighteen
During an early-August excursion to Six Flags St. Louis, I had an chance to rail Fireball, a seven-story, ring-shaped thrill rail that sends passengers on a pendulum-style series of movements that culminate in 360-degree loops, both forward and backward. Note that the above paragraph includes the.
Crime
Round Lake Park man charged after alleged domestic violence, pellet gun threat
A Round Lake Park man who was allegedly intoxicated and threatened a man with what turned out to be a pellet rifle was arrested Thursday and faces several criminal charges. According to Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko, police responded to a telephone report of an intoxicated man armed.
Lake County sheriff's K-9 unit helps locate missing Barrington-area man in distress
A Barrington-area man who had threatened to harm himself and had gone missing last week was located by a Lake County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit and taken to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment, according to a news release issued Friday by the sheriff's office. The 39-year-old man “was.
Judge denies maneuverability to dismiss perjury charges against former coroner Rudd; trial set Oct. Twenty three
For the 2nd time this year, a Lake County judge struck down a motility to dismiss election-related perjury charges against former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd. Circuit Judge Victoria Rossetti denied a mobility Thursday to reconsider her previous refusal to dismiss five counts of perjury against.
Three people wounded by gunfire over two days in Waukegan
Waukegan police are investigating three shooting incidents, two on Sunday and another on Monday, in which three people suffered wounds described by police as not life-threatening. The very first incident was reported around one a.m. Sunday when police were called to the hospital to speak to a victim who.
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Homeless dogs, cats arrive in Waukegan from Texas
Noisy barks and meows could be heard Monday from a cargo airplane at Waukegan National Airport. Before the plane's doors opened at about Two:30 p.m. to let out the one hundred eighteen cats and dogs transported from Texas to Lake County, teams of volunteers from animal organizations in Chicago and Indiana were ready.
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
A 57-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Antioch, according to authorities. The Antioch-area man, who has not yet been identified, was traveling south on Nelson Road when he evidently had problems turning onto North Avenue and struck trees near the roadside, according.
Bears' five injured starters: Week one status and options to substitute them
Scars from the Bears' two thousand sixteen season were more than physical. After nineteen players finished the season on injured reserve — a major factor in the team's 3-13 record — the Bears did an inquest, hoping to avoid similar misfortune this season. They declined to publicize many details of their findings, but.
NFC North preview: Best- and worst-case screenplays
A look at the prospects of NFC North Division teams for 2017: Packers 2016: 10-6, very first place. Lost to the Falcons 44-21 in the NFC championship game. Key additions: TE Martellus Bennett, CB Kevin King, CB Davon House, G Jahri Evans. Key subtractions: RB Eddie Lacy, G T.J. Lang, DB Micah Hyde.
Some Apple ‘spaceship’ neighbors say life has been hell
At the end of Nightingale Avenue, a tall yellow brick facade now blocks the view of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south. Residents call it the “prison wall.” For Apple, the facade is part of the 100,000-square-foot wellness center at its fresh “spaceship” campus. But for some of the Nightingale.
Trio killed, nine wounded in Labor Day shootings
Three people, including a 15-year-old boy, were fatally shot within five hours on Labor Day, according to police. In total, twelve people were shot in separate attacks from Monday morning to early Tuesday in Chicago. On the city's Southwest Side, a 38-year-old man was shot numerous times while he.
I ran Congress' 9/11 probes. The intel committees today can't treat Russia's shenanigans.
Since the Justice Department named a special investigator, Robert Mueller, to treat the government's official inquiry into Russian meddling in the U.S. election, the weight of public expectation has largely fallen on his shoulders. While the two congressional panels, the Senate and House intelligence.
Tronc acquires Fresh York Daily News
In a stunning and bold bet on the future of newspapers, Tronc, the parent company of the Chicago Tribune, has acquired the venerable Fresh York Daily News. This deal for the tabloid, which includes the Daily News' website and other assets, has been in the works for some months and was finalized Sunday.
Man dies after rushing into Searing Man festival flames
A man rushed past layers of security officers into a massive fire at the Searing Man festival's signature ceremony, suffering burns that left him dead just hours later. Authorities are investigating the death of Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, who broke through a two-layer security perimeter during the.
Joe Maddon, Chris Bosio decline response to Brett Anderson's critical tweet
Cubs manager Joe Maddon seemed amused to learn that left-hander Brett Anderson took a veiled shot at the organization on Twitter. “That's why I love Twitter so much,” Maddon quipped Monday after learning of Anderson's comments. Anderson, who was released two months ago by the Cubs after a 2-2 embark.
Cubs, Jake Arrieta optimistic right hamstring injury won't sideline him
The condition of Jake Arrieta's right hamstring Tuesday morning will tell the Cubs pitcher whether he will need an MRI to determine the severity of his injury. The Cubs described Arrieta's ailment as tightness after he left Monday's 12-0 humbling by the Pirates following a pitch to rookie slugger.
Where the border fence meets the sea, a strange beach scene contrasting the U.S. and Mexico
Thrusting into the sky from the edge of the Pacific, Tijuana’s lighthouse, or faro, sends out a beacon where the northwestern nook of Latin America edges against the southwestern peak of the United States. A coastal esplanade south of the fence marking the international boundary is both a beachy.
Man shot while switching tire on I-290 with woman, toddler in car
A man switching a tire was shot while a woman and a 2-year-old child were in the car late Sunday on the shoulder of Interstate 290, Illinois State Police said. About 11:Ten p.m. near the stopped vehicle off the west lanes of I-290 at Mannheim Road, the man, 23, was shot in the glutes, according.
Amazon lowering Entire Foods prices will hurt those who think they're better than you
Entire Foods has long been a top grocery destination for shoppers anxious to spend unnecessarily large amounts of money on food that makes them feel superior to others. Sadly, that dynamic is about to end. Online retailer Amazon is expected to close on its acquisition of Entire Foods next week and.
Bears make clever decision keeping Mark Sanchez on the roster
At the risk of being redundant, what stood out most about the Bears' 53-man roster was that none of the offensive linemen protecting quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the final minute of the fourth exhibition game made it. That only underscored the absurdity of the situation Thursday. The view of.
Simeon Wright, cousin who was with Emmett Till the night Till was kidnapped, dies
Simeon Wright, the cousin of Emmett Till who was in bed with the boy on the night he was kidnapped and later murdered, died Monday morning at his home in Countryside, his wifey said. Wright died after suffering complications from a form of bone cancer, his wifey, Annie Wright, said. He was 74. Simeon.
Judge to determine if ex-priest who molested boys can be committed indefinitely
The accusations against “Father Dan” were seemingly endless. Court records showcase more than two dozen boys and youthful dudes have alleged Daniel McCormack molested them in their youth, most notably at St. Agatha Parish on Chicago's Southwest Side, where the youthful Roman Catholic priest coached basketball.
Youth football participation declines as worries climb on about concussions, CTE
The artificial turf outside Addison Trail High School was alive with activity as a practice session of the Addison Cowboys youth football club got underway. Shoulder pads cracked, coaches hollered and cheerful parents kept see on the sidelines — all signs, to the inexpert eye, of a sport in good.
Dual shooting in Belmont Central: 'We're numb to it'
After spending the day celebrating the 84th bday of their grandfather, Dio Bautista thought his cousin wished to meet up with other family members. “Wer u at cuz,” Felipe Bautista wrote in a text just before 9:50 p.m. “Mary's house,” Dio Bautista responded. Felipe Bautista never responded.
Leonys Martin relishes surprise Cubs debut as pitcher
Outfielder Leonys Martin had to peek at the radar gun readings on the board at PNC Park. For Martin, his surprise appearance Monday night was a wish come true for him in his Cubs debut. Despite a 12-0 loss, Martin was glad to make his very first Cubs appearance as a pitcher after manager Joe Maddon.
Why a later begin to the school day could pump $1 billion into Illinois' economy
If school districts across the state moved commencing times to 8:30 a.m. so middle and high school students could sleep longer, Illinois' economy would build up $1 billion within five years, according to a examine by the Rand Corp. The state, along with others via the country, would benefit.
Utah nurse's arrest raises questions on boundaries of evidence collection
The videotaped arrest of a Utah nurse who refused to permit blood to be drawn from an unconscious patient has raised questions about how far officers can go to collect evidence and has led to policy switches within the Salt Lake City Police Department. Here are some of the legal issues involved: .
Rapper Lil Wayne rushed to Northwestern from Chicago hotel
Rap starlet Lil Wayne was taken to a Chicago hospital over the weekend after suffering an apparent seizure, Chicago Fire Department officials confirmed Monday. The 34-year-old rapper, whose real name is Wayne Carter, was transported from Dana Hotel and Spa, six hundred sixty N. State St., to nearby Northwestern.
Man dies while detained by police
Chicago police are investigating the death of a man who became unresponsive while in police custody late Monday. Just after 8:Ten p.m. Monday, officers investigating a robbery detained a man in the one thousand six hundred block of South Pulaski Road in the Lawndale neighborhood. At some point, the man became unresponsive.
Cubs want Willson Contreras to take it slow; not so for Javier Baez
After almost four weeks of rehabilitation and baseball drills, catcher Willson Contreras is close to embarking a rehab assignment with one of the Cubs' minor-league affiliates headed for the playoffs. But Contreras will have some limitations that the Cubs won't place on shortstop Javier Baez, even.
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'Grave uncertainty': Lake County agencies, immigrants react to DACA announcement
Cindy Ruiz said she has been frantically answering phone calls since the announcement was made Tuesday that the Deferred Act for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, is being rescinded by the Trump administration. A DACA coordinator at the Hispanic American Community Education Services.
Antioch motorcycle crash victim ID'd as longtime postal carrier in Fox Lake
$Two.7 million upgrade moving forward for troubled Fremont Center Road intersection
Chicago-area high school football Week three rankings
Homeless dogs, cats arrive in Waukegan from Texas
Jubilee Days parade in Zion survives brief shower
Suburban summer festival guide
Talk of the County
Bryan Ooms shoulders the geyser for Lake Forest against St. Viator
Calendar
Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Sept. Five
Junior Tavion McCarthy steps up on offense and defense for Warren
Photos Post a photo
Summer festivals from around the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana
Photo gallery: A history of Waukegan
Local sports
Football roundup: Mundelein glides past Streamwood for very first win
Mundelein's offense sputtered via the season-opener, but the Mustangs had almost no problems moving the ball in Week Two. The Mustangs railed a consistent and balanced attack to a 40-0 victory at Streamwood on Friday night. They tallied two hundred sixty nine rushing yards and five touchdowns and had possession.
Despite loss, Stevenson QB Cole Okmin 'comfy' in very first embark
Energized by noisy music and a packed student section, the Stevenson football team took the field for its home opener Saturday against Muskegon (Mich.), a team with numerous Division I recruits. Moments before the opening kickoff, Patriots senior broad receiver Alex Capstick approached junior quarterback.
Alex Capstick catches on but Stevenson stymied by fumbles in loss to Muskegon
It's a fresh year, which means a fresh mindset and a fresh role for Stevenson receiver Alex Capstick. Last season, Capstick was a complementary chunk in the passing game for the Patriots, living in the shadow of current Iowa freshman Henry Marchese. “Henry, he was a pervert,” Capstick said after Stevenson's.
Vote: Top plays of the high school football weekend
Check out these four highlights from Week two of Illinois’ two thousand seventeen high school football season, and vote for your beloved. Quinn Boyle – Loyola Academy Deshon Gavin – Providence Bryan Ooms – Lake Forest Ryan Brief – Warren — Find and witness the best high school sports content live on The Cube. Go after.
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Photo gallery: A history of Gurnee
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Good America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through. More
Settlers began coming to the area that would eventually become Gurnee in 1835. Named after former Chicago Mayor Walter S. Gurnee, who may not have ever even been there, the village has become a destination in the Chicago area, thanks to Six Flags Good America and Gurnee Mills. Take a stroll through
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Photos: Waukegan native, author Ray Bradbury
Author Ray Bradbury, who died in June two thousand twelve at age 91, was the author of such novels as “Fahrenheit 451” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Bradbury lived in Waukegan during his early years and used the town as the basis for his Green Town novels.
Lifestyles
Bands from Mexico to perform at Fiestas at the Harbor
At the Lake Michigan harbor in Waukegan on Sept. 15, folkloric dancers will perform in brightly colored costumes to feast Mexican's Independence Day as well as to kick off the three-day Fiestas at the Harbor sponsored by the Greater Waukegan Development Coalition and The Harbor's Edge. An El.
CLC emphasizes the multicultural for 2017-18 season
Audiences can practice Japanese drummers, humorous and daring African acrobats and Celtic dancers performing Las Vegas style, all without leaving Lake County. These are just some of the many cultural practices suggested by the James Lumber Center's 21st professional touring season, which opens.
R-Dogs aims to keep stellar reputation
Some friends of mine moved to Lake Villa last month and told me I needed to visit R-Dogs, that it had fine food. Holder Juan Dominguez said he's heard this every day for the past seventeen years. “Ninety-five percent of customers come in from the neighborhood. They come in and tell me 'I'm fresh and my neighbor.
Five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five things to do in Lake County Sept. 8-10: A concert in the park featuring The DuPage Band will be held at seven p.m. Sept. Eight at Veterans Park. Admission is free. At three hundred thirty two W. State Road, Island Lake. Call 847-526-8764 or go to villageofislandlake.com/.
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Illinois International Pageants Announces Fresh Date and Addition of Pre-Teen Division
Gender Pay Gap Presidentation in September Launches 2017-2018 Program Season for AAUW Chapter
Passport Process Made Effortless: Lake County Circuit Clerk's Office Launches Passport Process Movies
Chicago Plan Commission met June
Can this physical activity slow brain aging?
No-one lost faith in me – a blog by Buffalo Grove student Bhavanasri Achi
Opinion
Selle: Betting on legislative aid for race tracks a long shot
The kid in the cheap seats at Arlington Park was either in math class for a home-schooler or his mom was instructing the finer points of thoroughbred racing to perhaps the next Harry the Pony. “OK, you won $Five.40 and $6.80 on the very first two races. How much ahead are you?” the mom asked her son. “Two.
Salmon on the run
“It's beginning!” proclaims Lori Ralph, co-owner with Augi of the The Salmon Stop Back and Tackle at Waukegan's lakefront, referring to how people are slaying the salmon on the lakefront shore fishing off the pier, day or evening. Just check out some of Facebook postings at The Salmon Stop, and you.
Talk of the County
Make or break time Indeed the way things are going, the next four years are going to make or break the United States. If the left-wing keeps up all this stuff, the entire thing's going to be a battle and the Democrats won't have a chance next time because all the people that voted for the country.
Talk of the County
Recalling Katrina Recall when Hurricane Katrina came into Fresh Orleans. And that goofy Republican President George W. Pubic hair said (to former FEMA Director Michael Brown), “Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.” And he then fired Brownie. Let's see if this president we got now can deal with this.
Crime
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
A 57-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Antioch, according to authorities. The Antioch-area man, who has not yet been identified, was traveling south on Nelson Road when he evidently had problems turning onto North Avenue and struck trees near the roadside, according.
Round Lake Park man charged after alleged domestic violence, pellet gun threat
A Round Lake Park man who was allegedly intoxicated and threatened a man with what turned out to be a pellet rifle was arrested Thursday and faces several criminal charges. According to Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko, police responded to a telephone report of an intoxicated man armed.
Lake County sheriff's K-9 unit helps locate missing Barrington-area man in distress
A Barrington-area man who had threatened to harm himself and had gone missing last week was located by a Lake County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit and taken to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment, according to a news release issued Friday by the sheriff's office. The 39-year-old man “was.
Judge denies motility to dismiss perjury charges against former coroner Rudd; trial set Oct. Twenty three
For the 2nd time this year, a Lake County judge struck down a maneuverability to dismiss election-related perjury charges against former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd. Circuit Judge Victoria Rossetti denied a maneuverability Thursday to reconsider her previous refusal to dismiss five counts of perjury against.
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Antioch motorcycle crash victim ID'd as longtime postal carrier in Fox Lake
Funeral services have been set for Russell Schultz, a 57-year-old Antioch Township resident who died over the weekend in a motorcycle accident in Antioch and was well-known in the village and Fox Lake. Schultz was identified Tuesday by Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper, who said an autopsy exposed.
Antioch-area man killed in motorcycle crash Sunday night
A 57-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Antioch, according to authorities. The Antioch-area man, who has not yet been identified, was traveling south on Nelson Road when he evidently had problems turning onto North Avenue and struck trees near the roadside, according.
Bears bring in four WRs for tryout; look at former Lions third-round pick
Three days after making cuts to reach the 53-man roster limit and a day after placing safety Deiondre’ Hall on injured reserve to make room for defensive tackle John Jenkins, the Bears had eight players at Halas Hall for a tryout. An NFL source said the Bears brought in four broad receivers and.
Why the Bears' conservative plan for Mitch Trubisky is working
The Bears have ultimately arrived at the regular season, which means Mitch-a-palooza is headed to a hiatus. The band's very first set is over and the party can chill for a bit. After all, it's Mike Glennon's year, as you might have heard. Mitch Trubisky will shift to the background now that the games count.
Death of NFL unpreventable as middle class abandons the game
To witness the death of the multi-billion dollar National Football League, you indeed don't need to see sportswriters squashing their palms over the moral dilemma of covering America's Roman circus of brain trauma. And you don't need to observe multi-millionaire football starlets, coddled for most of.
Fact check: What the Trump administration said about DACA
The White House took a hard stance on Tuesday in outlining why an immigration program created by President Barack Obama needs to be eliminated. President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions described the Deferred Activity for Childhood Arrivals program as an unconstitutional activity that.
Jake Arrieta's instant response to injury a refreshing reminder for Cubs
We live in a professional sports world in which caution rules and athletes insulated by fear of injury too often protect their self-interest with bubble wrap, cautiously plotting every stir to maximize their earning potential. That safe, me-first culture periodically pits cautiousness versus competitiveness.
Trump rescinding DACA program protecting youthfull immigrants
President Donald Trump on Tuesday began dismantling Barack Obama's program protecting hundreds of thousands of youthfull immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, proclaiming he loves the “dreamers” who could face deportation but insisting it's up to Congress, not him, to address.
Utah hospital imposes fresh policy in response to nurse's manhandling and arrest
The University of Utah Hospital, where a nurse was manhandled and arrested by police as she protected the legal rights of a patient, has imposed fresh limitations on law enforcement, including barring officers from patient-care areas and from direct contact with nurses. Gordon Crabtree, interim.
Record-breaking Hurricane Irma bears down on Caribbean; Trump proclaims emergencies
The most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history bore down on the islands of the northeast Caribbean on Tuesday night, following a path predicted to then rake Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba before possibly heading for Florida over the weekend. At the far northeastern.
Ash covers Oregon cities, wildfire smoke gasps U.S. West
A growing Oregon wildfire covered parts of Portland's metropolitan area Tuesday with ash and compelled the shutdown of a lengthy open up of highway through the state's scenic Columbia Sea Gorge. It was one of dozens of wildfires searing in western U.S. states that sent smoke into cities from Seattle.
Major 'Saturday Night Live' exhibit opening in Chicago
Live from Sea North, it’s going to be “Saturday Night Live: The Practice.” A major, 500-artifact demonstrate chronicling the four-plus decades of NBC’s late-night topical humor warhorse is coming to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in October, the museum will announce Wednesday. “It’s a grab.
Downers library official faces removal after reported comments critical of diversity, homosexuality
Downers Grove officials are seeking to eliminate a member of the suburb's library board following comments he is reported by a civic group to have made at a meeting that library staff should not receive training on inclusion and diversity and that staff should protect children from exposure to homosexuals.
There's nothing pro-business in Trump's DACA-dumping ways
President Donald Trump promotes himself as pro-business, but his plan to rescind the Deferred Activity for Childhood Arrivals program — also called DACA — is the most anti-business decision he's made. Barring a quick congressional fix or an unforeseen turn in the president's moral compass, Trump's.
White Sox Q&A: Avisail Garcia’s future, Jose Abreu’s value and a hit switch
As we stir into the home spread of the two thousand seventeen White Sox season, this week’s mailbag addresses Avisail Garcia’s future, Jose Abreu’s value on the South Side and an upcoming switch in Tribune coverage. Is Avi (Garcia) going to be on the block in the offseason as a sell-high candidate for the rebuild.
Chicago DACA recipients spurred to activity after Trump completes program
A morning of heartbreak turned into an afternoon of determination for Chicago-area recipients of the Deferred Activity for Childhood Arrivals program, who vowed to turn fear into act after the Trump administration announced it would rescind the government program. Ere Rendon said she had to step.
North Carolina murder suspect says he took too much cold medicine, woke to find his wifey dead
The conversation inbetween Matthew James Phelps and the nine hundred eleven dispatcher he phoned just after 1:Ten a.m. Friday sounded almost clinical. Phelps gives the dispatcher his Raleigh address, name and phone number. “Tell me exactly what happened,” the dispatcher said to him. Phelps sighed and replied, “I.
Crimson Sox reportedly used Apple Observe to steal Yankees' signs
The first-place Boston Crimson Sox have reportedly admitted to Major League Baseball that they improperly used electronic devices to steal signs from their longtime rival Fresh York Yankees. The Fresh York Times reported Tuesday the Crimson Sox used a high-tech see to relay signs by the Yankees catchers.
Durbin asks for quick approval of Wish Act as Democrats assail Trump over DACA
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on Tuesday called for quick approval of legislation this month to protect immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. The Illinois Democrat spoke hours after President Donald Trump announced his administration was phasing out the Deferred Act for Childhood.
2-Michelin-starred Tru to close doors, re-concept
Two-Michelin-star restaurant Tru will close its doors permanently, according to a statement released Tuesday afternoon by parent restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You. “Tru will be closing, serving its last service on Saturday, October 7, 2017,” the statement read. “Lettuce Entertain You is working.
Amazon lowering Entire Foods prices will hurt those who think they're better than you
Entire Foods has long been a top grocery destination for shoppers impatient to spend unnecessarily large amounts of money on food that makes them feel superior to others. Sadly, that dynamic is about to end. Online retailer Amazon is expected to close on its acquisition of Entire Foods next week and.
Cubs Q&A: Ian Happ's playing time, Kyle Schwarber comparisons and Joe Maddon's strategy
Tribune Cubs reporter Mark Gonzales answers readers’ questions about Ian Happ’s playing time, expectations and comparisons inbetween Matt Davidson of the White Sox and Kyle Schwarber of the Cubs, and the strategy of Joe Maddon. What is Joe Maddon’s love affair with Ian Happ? Bottom line is that Albert.
Northlight Theatre unveils plans for a bold comeback to Evanston
The north suburban Northlight Theatre plans to come back to Evanston, the city of its birth, in a spectacular way: as the street-level centerpiece of a shimmering-rise, 37-story development replete with a boutique hotel, a restaurant, high-end rental apartments and two hundred fifty parking spaces. The fresh proposal.
Neighbors tell liquor board about big crowds outside Bottled Blonde
Neighbors of a Sea North establishment that drew attention for an unusually stringent dress code described big late-night crowds outside Bottled Blonde, at a hearing Tuesday about whether the business has violated its liquor license rules. A city official said at the liquor board hearing that Bottled.
Fantasy football 2017: The three smartest picks of the very first round
Five years ago a fantasy football team holder was able to go into the draft with a plain strategy: Grab running backs with the very first two picks and figure out the rest from there. Eleven of the very first twelve picks were running backs, with Calvin Johnson the lone receiver taken. The passing game has evolved.
