Illinois State Police photos of the scene of a fatal crash on Feb. 12, 2021, that killed two people and injured two others when the vehicle rode up and over a bank of snow plowed against the barrier of the Stevenson Expressway and plunged 43 feet below. Provided by Illinois State Police. | Provided by Illinois State Police Stephanie Zimmermann and Lauren FitzPatrick’s … [Read more...] about Illinois Department of Transportation needs to address ‘snow ramp’ vaulting accidents
2 children injured in Calumet Heights crash
The crash happened about 4:15 p.m. in the 8700 block of South Constance Avenue, according to Chicago fire officials. | Sun-Times file photo The crash happened about 4:15 p.m. in the 8700 block of South Constance Avenue, according to Chicago fire officials. Two children were injured in a crash Monday in Calumet Heights on the South Side. The crash happened about 4:15 … [Read more...] about 2 children injured in Calumet Heights crash
Hyde Park bartender Diego Damis robbed and stabbed to death in Kenwood: ‘He was the sweetest soul in the world’
Diego Damis, 41, holds his niece. He was the victim of a fatal stabbing in Kenwood Feb. 25. | Provided The Italian immigrant, a regular turned staff member at The Cove Lounge in Hyde Park, left his mark on the neighborhood before his death last week. Diego Damis “encompasses what Hyde Park is,” according to his friend and coworker Sonnie Kireta. Damis, a relatively … [Read more...] about Hyde Park bartender Diego Damis robbed and stabbed to death in Kenwood: ‘He was the sweetest soul in the world’
Illinois schools wouldn’t have to serve cheapest food possible under new bill
Illinois schools are required to take the lowest bid for food contracts, but a pending bill in Springfield could change that. | Getty In hopes that students could see healthier meals, a Peoria lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would allow exemptions from rules that require districts to take the lowest bid for food services. A new bill in Springfield would change the … [Read more...] about Illinois schools wouldn’t have to serve cheapest food possible under new bill
As Blackhawks’ permanent general manager, Kyle Davidson’s big ideas will meet a big challenge
Blackhawks interim GM Kyle Davidson will reportedly become the team’s permanent GM. | Chicago Blackhawks Photos Davidson, the Hawks’ interim GM since October, is expected to be named permanent GM on Tuesday, per reports. The Blackhawks are expected to name Kyle Davidson their permanent general manager Tuesday. Davidson — the Hawks’ interim GM since Stan Bowman’s exit in … [Read more...] about As Blackhawks’ permanent general manager, Kyle Davidson’s big ideas will meet a big challenge