Amid reports that federal immigration agents may return to the Chicago area, Northbrook officials have reiterated that local police will not assist them unless a judicial warrant is issued. The Village Board approved a proclamation Jan. 13 reminding the public that Northbrook will follow the Illinois TRUST Act and condemning actions that “intimidate, target or divide” members … [Read more...] about Northbrook proclamation stresses police will not aid ICE without warrant
Court news: Man charged with running over woman; new charges in Jimmijion Bailey case
Chicago Heights man charged with running over woman in parking lot A Chicago Heights man is charged with running over his estranged wife. Maurice Spencer, 39, is charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle while intoxicated, criminal recklessness and three misdemeanors. He is in custody, held on a $5,000 cash bond. Schererville Police responded on … [Read more...] about Court news: Man charged with running over woman; new charges in Jimmijion Bailey case
Lake Bluff resident Wendell “Wendy” MIller, a founder of the Chicago Marathon, dies at 92
Wendell “Wendy” Miller, a Lake Bluff resident who helped found the Chicago Marathon and played a crucial role in its early development, has died. He was 92. “He was a pioneer,” said current Chicago Marathon race director Carey Pinkowski. “When he started, marathon running was thought of as an extreme sport, but he was encouraging people to come out, get active, and run. He was … [Read more...] about Lake Bluff resident Wendell “Wendy” MIller, a founder of the Chicago Marathon, dies at 92
Kamala Harris back in Chicago: ‘People are sick and tired of being sick and tired’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris tapped into local resentment against the White House Friday during a brief speech in Chicago, her latest post-election stop as she seeks to stay in the national spotlight while mulling whether will make another run for the Oval Office in two years. Speaking at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast downtown, the Democratic … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris back in Chicago: ‘People are sick and tired of being sick and tired’
Potential impact of AI a topic at Forecast Lake County event: ‘We don’t fully understand the concept yet’
A word not heard before during the past 17 Forecast Lake County Luncheons sponsored by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce — AI (artificial intelligence) — got people’s attention when economist Thomas Walstrum used it during part of his presentation. A principal business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Walstrum said AI is a new technology that does not appear … [Read more...] about Potential impact of AI a topic at Forecast Lake County event: ‘We don’t fully understand the concept yet’