Mark Janeck, Niles interim village manager, will officially exit the role Friday, and officials announced that the search for a permanent manager is entering the final phase. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to Acting Village Manager Mark Janeck, whose service to the Village has been invaluable during this period of transition,” mayor George Alpogianis stated in a village … [Read more...] about Contract ends for Niles interim village manager Mark Janeck. Permanent leader to be hired by September.
Elgin’s Hill BMX track hosting state championship races in September
Come autumn, BMX riders from across Illinois will be headed to Elgin for the 2025 BMX State Championship, which is being held for the first time at The Hill BMX track at the Elgin Sports Complex. “This is quite an honor. We’re thrilled and super excited that we’ll be welcoming the top riders from across the state,” track operator JoAnne Mulvihill said of the event scheduled for … [Read more...] about Elgin’s Hill BMX track hosting state championship races in September
Sam Lafferty returns to the Chicago Blackhawks — for a 3rd time — in trade with Buffalo Sabres
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, trading a 2026 sixth-round draft pick for the former Hawk. He has a season left on his two-year contract with a $2 million cap hit. Lafferty, 30, is a depth forward who became something of a discovery when the Hawks acquired him from the Pittsburgh Penguins in January 2022 for Alex Nylander. The … [Read more...] about Sam Lafferty returns to the Chicago Blackhawks — for a 3rd time — in trade with Buffalo Sabres
Review: Tyler, the Creator’s mid-concert break to show off his albums was unexpected. But that’s Tyler.
Tyler, the Creator got comfortable Monday at the first of a two-night stand at a packed United Center. He sat down, unlaced his shoes and slipped them off. He sprawled on a chaise, had a snack and sympathetically complained about body aches that greet people in their mid-30s. He made a B-stage on the floor his own domain — a personal den complete with an old-school hi-fi. The … [Read more...] about Review: Tyler, the Creator’s mid-concert break to show off his albums was unexpected. But that’s Tyler.
The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A 20-year-old man’s life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before authorities say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a third as they responded to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Wess Roley was living out of his vehicle and his former roommate, T.J. Franks Jr., said he shaved off his long hair and started to “kind of … [Read more...] about The man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one