After 24 years leading the Cook County judiciary in a historical role as the first Black chief judge, Tim Evans has lost reelection to Judge Charles Beach after Circuit Court judges delivered a surprise victory to Beach. Judge Charles "Charlie" Beach (Campaign photo) At the Daley Center on Wednesday, judges voted to determine the next chief judge, with Beach leading during two … [Read more...] about Tim Evans out as chief judge, to be replaced by Judge Charles Beach
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Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup
Cracker Barrel said Tuesday it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans. The announcement came two weeks after Cracker Barrel backtracked on a separate plan to modernize and simplify its logo. Fans of the chain had also loudly criticized that move. Cracker Barrel had good reasons to rebrand. But after its new logo misfired, here’s what’s … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup
With an early assist to Cheerios, sophomore Maddie Maloney makes a difference for Lemont. ‘It’s impressive.’
For Lemont’s Maddie Maloney, cereal was more than just a breakfast food. When she took up volleyball in fifth grade, Maloney had no idea where to stand. Her mother, Becky, whose maiden name is Hart, played at Stagg and in college at Tampa and helped her out. “She showed me the rotation using some Cheerios,” Maddie said of her mom. “I was so confused, and she showed me the … [Read more...] about With an early assist to Cheerios, sophomore Maddie Maloney makes a difference for Lemont. ‘It’s impressive.’
Elgin News Digest: Gail Borden library foundation holding book sale; Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour’s Friday finale postponed
Gail Borden library foundation holding semiannual book sale Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation’s semiannual book sale is set for Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 17-21, at the main Elgin library, 270 N. Grove Ave. A preview night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and costs $10. There’s free admission on the remaining days, with hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Elgin News Digest: Gail Borden library foundation holding book sale; Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour’s Friday finale postponed
Angel Reese was sidelined again Tuesday. Will she play — and defend her rebounding title — in the season finale?
Angel Reese missed a third consecutive game for the Chicago Sky, sitting out Tuesday’s game in Las Vegas with a back injury that has sidelined her for nearly a quarter of the season. The forward was listed as questionable by the Sky, and did warm up, but was then ruled out by coach Tyler Marsh shortly before tipoff. Reese missed each of the last three games for a different … [Read more...] about Angel Reese was sidelined again Tuesday. Will she play — and defend her rebounding title — in the season finale?