Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, who has served on Skokie’s Village Board since 1984 and was appointed mayor in 1999, will not run for re-election, per Cook County clerk records, ending a historical 40-year-run of leadership in the northern suburb. In his 15 years as a trustee and 25 as mayor, Van Dusen, who was not available to speak before deadline, served throughout … [Read more...] about After 40 years, Skokie mayor Van Dusen not running for re-election
Teen gets 6 years in Hammond robbery, beating over stolen ‘blunt’
Elijah Russell signed a plea deal in July for armed robbery after admitting he helped lure a kid, then held a knife to his throat, leading him to a backyard where he was severely beaten. Court records show the victim admitted he stole part of a “blunt” from Russell’s group the day before. Two other juveniles who beat the victim were also charged. Russell asked Judge Samuel … [Read more...] about Teen gets 6 years in Hammond robbery, beating over stolen ‘blunt’
Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he’d have a key role in carrying out Trump’s plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the … [Read more...] about Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
Condition of retired CPD sergeant shot Monday in North Center ‘improving,’ alderman says
The condition of a retired Chicago police sergeant who was shot Monday morning in North Center is improving, said Ald. Matt Martin, 47th. After being shot three times by two people around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Berteau and Lincoln avenues, the former sergeant was in critical condition and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, police said. On Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Condition of retired CPD sergeant shot Monday in North Center ‘improving,’ alderman says
Dirty clothes? These travel laundry bags have you covered
Which travel laundry bag is best? Separate the whites, group the colors and air dry anything that can shrink — we all are familiar with the set of rules that should be followed when doing a load of laundry. Whether you enjoy doing yours indoors or outdoors, it can become a chore for many of us, especially if you have several piles of clothes you need to tackle. When you’re on a … [Read more...] about Dirty clothes? These travel laundry bags have you covered