A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni ‘s lawyers as they prepare for trial. Lively sued Baldoni and his hired crisis communications expert alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation after she complained about his … [Read more...] about Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
Hobart council plans to invest $47 million future contribution from Amazon
A proposed Amazon data center at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street once again took center stage at the Hobart City Council meeting. The city council approved an ordinance setting in motion a plan to invest a $47 million future contribution from Amazon Data Services. And No Data Centers spokesperson Angelita Soriano announced, during public comment, that she and three other … [Read more...] about Hobart council plans to invest $47 million future contribution from Amazon
Park Ridge library strategic plan includes getting new app, reimagining space for meetings and more
Plans for a new app for Park Ridge Public Library users and reimagined collaborative spaces are underway as of Jan. 1 as part of the library’s new four-year strategic plan – which officials say stems from community input. “The last strategic plan was done during COVID-19 and I, personally, was really excited to hear from our community in 2025, the voice of our patrons,” said … [Read more...] about Park Ridge library strategic plan includes getting new app, reimagining space for meetings and more
Elgin News Digest: Elgin wins $600,000 grant for Channing Park improvements; Health department holding lead poisoning webinar
Elgin wins $600,000 grant for Channing Park improvements Elgin has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help fund improvements to Channing Park. The neighborhood park is located next to Channing Memorial Elementary School on Elgin’s east side. The grant will cover almost a quarter of the … [Read more...] about Elgin News Digest: Elgin wins $600,000 grant for Channing Park improvements; Health department holding lead poisoning webinar
Naperville D203 wants state OK to increase driver’s ed fee to $500 max
Naperville School District 203 is requesting a waiver from the Illinois State Board of Education to increase driver’s education fees to help offset the costs it incurs to run the program. The D203 School Board this week approved the waiver request that would allow the district to charge up to $500 for driver’s education for the 2027 to 2031 school years. School districts are … [Read more...] about Naperville D203 wants state OK to increase driver’s ed fee to $500 max