Three candidates who filed for the April 2025 city election in Aurora will not be on the ballot. An Aurora Electoral Board ruled in favor of objections to two aldermanic candidates Friday, and a third withdrew her motion to dismiss the objection against her. The board upheld objections to the nominating papers of Jose Torres, who had filed for the 4th Ward aldermanic race, and … [Read more...] about Three City Council candidates knocked off 2025 Aurora election ballot
Review: Slow Pulp delivers an intimate and potent homecoming set at Thalia Hall
Slow Pulp is everything you want a rock band to be: earnest and cool yet freewheeling and fierce. Since the release of their breakthrough 2023 record, “Yard,” the group has found a rapturous audience that loves their talents. It was a true homecoming show Thursday night during their sold-out set at Thalia Hall. The Wisconsin-born, Chicago-based band consisting of Emily Massey … [Read more...] about Review: Slow Pulp delivers an intimate and potent homecoming set at Thalia Hall
Chicago White Sox’s fan festival returns for 1st time since 2020: ‘SoxFest Live’ will be at Ramova Theatre
The Chicago White Sox provided details of the return of their fan festival after a four-year absence on Friday. The event, titled “SoxFest Live,” will take place from 5-9 p.m. on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 at Ramova Theatre. It will feature “interactive entertainment, engaging on-stage programming and Q&As with players, and opportunities to look back at memorable milestone moments … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox’s fan festival returns for 1st time since 2020: ‘SoxFest Live’ will be at Ramova Theatre
Elgin News Digest: Firefighters union’s breast cancer T-shirt wins competition; ECC sees significant increase in dual credit class enrollment
Firefighters union’s breast cancer T-shirt wins competition The Carpentersville Professional Fire Fighters union T-shirt recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October has been named the winner of the International Association of Firefighters contest for best design. The contest was open to all International Association of Fire Fighters union affiliates throughout the … [Read more...] about Elgin News Digest: Firefighters union’s breast cancer T-shirt wins competition; ECC sees significant increase in dual credit class enrollment
5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-1 win, including Connor Bedard’s defense being the best offense
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice had the quote of the night even before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks began. Maurice was talking about the “inconsistencies of youth” of the rebuilding Hawks when he pivoted to a long view of the franchise: “You guys came to the rink for 20 years, won Stanley Cups and beat the hell out of everybody and you just assume that’s … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-1 win, including Connor Bedard’s defense being the best offense