Five months out from April’s election, neither Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard nor any incumbent township trustees have announced intentions to run again for their positions. Candidates running outside of a major party needed to file petitions by 5 p.m. Monday, and five people have thrown their hats in the ring for supervisor and six for four trustee positions. No … [Read more...] about Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark to run with a slate for supervisor, Tiffany Henyard, incumbent trustees yet to announce
Naperville police bust Aurora man on drug selling, gun possession charges
An Aurora man has been charged with selling drugs in Naperville following an eight-month investigation conducted by the Naperville Police Department. Alfonso Peregrino-Becerra, of the 100 block of South Edgelawn Drive, was taken into custody on Nov. 14 in the 1900 block of West Jefferson Avenue, a news release said. Police recovered 29.6 grams of suspected cocaine in his … [Read more...] about Naperville police bust Aurora man on drug selling, gun possession charges
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet. Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect. Duffy served in the … [Read more...] about Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
City envisions transforming vacant South Side bank building into $80 million recording complex
The vacant former Stock Yards National Bank building near the historic site of the Union Stock Yards on the South Side will become an $80 million recording complex under a new renovation proposal selected by the Chicago Department of Planning and Development. Chicago nonprofit Third Coast Music envisions transforming the landmark building at 4120 S. Halsted St., acquired by the … [Read more...] about City envisions transforming vacant South Side bank building into $80 million recording complex
Lake Forest Plan Commission makes cell tower code amendment recommendation
A new cell phone tower may be coming to Lake Forest, albeit not in the location suggested by city staff. On Nov. 13, the city’s plan commissioners voted 4-2 to forward a recommendation to the City Council that the city’s zoning code should be amended, thus potentially allowing for construction of a new cell phone tower to be as high as 160 feet. The plan commission suggested … [Read more...] about Lake Forest Plan Commission makes cell tower code amendment recommendation