The homeless living at an Elgin hotel this winter are being fed with meals donated by local soup kettles and groceries supplied by food pantries and local donors, officials said. The effort is being coordinated by the city of Elgin, Food for Greater Elgin, Elgin Township, and community nonprofits and volunteers to assist the 50 people relocated earlier this year from a tent … [Read more...] about Elgin homeless being housed at hotel being fed with food pantry donations, soup kettle meals
4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next.
Canada won the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating the United States for the championship in an overtime thriller capped off by Connor McDavid’s memorable goal that will be on highlight reels for decades to come. In the grand scheme of things, the NHL, its players and the sport of hockey all came out as winners. The 4 Nations was a one-off tournament with no past and no future, a … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next.
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol on assault charge after press conference
WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested Friday near the U.S. Capitol on a charge that he assaulted a woman protesting a gathering attended by Tarrio and others who received presidential pardons for crimes stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in the nation’s capital. Capitol police said officers saw Tarrio strike the protester’s cellphone and … [Read more...] about Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol on assault charge after press conference
James Gladstone hired as Jacksonville Jaguars GM, beating out the Chicago Bears’ Ian Cunningham and 3 others
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Los Angeles Rams executive James Gladstone as their general manager Friday, reuniting him with new coach Liam Coen. Gladstone held the position of director of scouting strategy in L.A. since 2019, working alongside general manager Les Snead during the draft process. He’s been with the Rams since 2016 and was viewed as a key … [Read more...] about James Gladstone hired as Jacksonville Jaguars GM, beating out the Chicago Bears’ Ian Cunningham and 3 others
Gary Plan Commission doesn’t recommend rezoning of former Beckman school
After various comments against a new development at the shuttered Alfred Beckman Middle School, the Gary Plan Commission gave the project an unfavorable opinion on its rezoning before it moves to the city council. The six present plan commission members were unanimously against the proposal. Alan Harrell was absent from Thursday afternoon’s meeting. According to plan commission … [Read more...] about Gary Plan Commission doesn’t recommend rezoning of former Beckman school