A 73-year-old Homer Glen woman was robbed at gunpoint shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday, a report from the Will County sheriff’s department said. The woman was returning home from grocery shopping and pulling her car into the garage in the 16800 block of South Deer Path when she was approached by a man wearing a black hoodie who was holding a gun, a sheriff’s police said. A … [Read more...] about 73-year-old robbed, bound in Homer Glen home, sheriff says
Indiana redistricting bill fails in Senate, as lawmakers reject new Republican-favored congressional map
The Indiana Senate voted 31-19 to defeat a mid-census redistricting map Thursday, ending a months-long effort by the Trump administration to shift Indiana’s congressional districts. House Bill 1032, which addresses mid-census redistricting and gives Republicans an advantage in all nine congressional districts, was introduced and passed by the House last week. This week, the … [Read more...] about Indiana redistricting bill fails in Senate, as lawmakers reject new Republican-favored congressional map
Mixed-use development in Aurora featuring controversial gas station gets early approval
Plans for a mixed-use development on Orchard Road, which saw pushback for including a gas station, have gotten early approval from the Aurora City Council. The project, planned for the corner of Orchard and Sullivan roads in Aurora, is set to include 10 acres of townhouses and 11 acres of commercial development. Within the commercial area is planned a QuikTrip gas station, a … [Read more...] about Mixed-use development in Aurora featuring controversial gas station gets early approval
North Chicago D187 Superintendent John Price resigning in June: ‘His leadership brought the school district back’
North Chicago School District 187 Superintendent John Price plans to leave his current position at the end of June after nine years, but will continue his career as an educator helping youngsters in underserved areas. “This is my passion,” Price said in an interview on Thursday. “This is my joy. My mom was a teacher. My dad was a pastor. Service is the family business. Serving … [Read more...] about North Chicago D187 Superintendent John Price resigning in June: ‘His leadership brought the school district back’
North Central College kicker Aidan Ellison, a Naperville Central graduate, wins Fred Mitchell Award
North Central College senior Aidan Ellison is the 2025 winner of the Fred Mitchell Award, which recognizes the top college kicker outside of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. Ellison, a Naperville Central graduate, has made 13 of his 14 field-goal attempts with a long of 57 yards for the defending Division III national champion Cardinals (12-0), who will play … [Read more...] about North Central College kicker Aidan Ellison, a Naperville Central graduate, wins Fred Mitchell Award

