The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it wants to do more research before it proceeds with its recommendation that nine dams on the Fox River, including those in Elgin and South Elgin, be removed. In a letter sent to municipal officials and property owners, the agency said it is going to do a new assessment in which they will evaluate the “broad or holistic” impact of dam rem … [Read more...] about Fox River dam removal on hold for now as Army Corps says it wants to do more research
FBI confirms Donald Trump was struck by bullet during assassination attempt
WASHINGTON — Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally. “What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole … [Read more...] about FBI confirms Donald Trump was struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Vendors at the Elgin Mall of East Dundee ready to be back in business at new location
Juan Montesinos’ customers have been wanting to know when his candy shop would be open in its new location at the Elgin Mall of East Dundee. “People are excited,” the owner of Lupitas Dulceria said. “They are knocking on our doors, asking when we’re going to open.” The answer is this weekend if village inspectors say the renovated building at 539 Dundee Ave. meets all required z … [Read more...] about Vendors at the Elgin Mall of East Dundee ready to be back in business at new location
Cubs Select Christian Bethancourt
The Cubs announced today that they have selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt. He’ll take the roster spot of fellow backstop Tomás Nido, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, retroactive to July 25. To open a 40-man roster spot, right-hander Ben Brown was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Bethancourt, 32, began the year w … [Read more...] about Cubs Select Christian Bethancourt
Stein’s Latest: LaVine, Vucevic, Nembhard, Morris, C. Jones, More
While Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic remain trade candidates, it appears increasingly likely that both players will open the 2024/25 season as Bulls, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack story. League sources tell Stein that the Bulls are “resigned” to the fact that they’re unlikely to find a deal they like for LaVine before opening night and may have to try to help him rebu … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: LaVine, Vucevic, Nembhard, Morris, C. Jones, More