A woman was rescued from the second floor of an apartment building during a fire in Aurora on New Year’s Day that left two units temporarily uninhabitable, according to the Aurora Fire Department. On Jan. 1 at around 4:55 p.m., the fire department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Coventry Court on the city’s far East Side, according to a news release … [Read more...] about Woman rescued from second-floor apartment in Aurora during fire on New Year’s Day
Amazon seeks approval for retail center at 159th and LaGrange Road
Amazon is seeking to open a large retail space on the southwest corner of the busy 159th Street and LaGrange Road intersection in Orland Park, site of the former Petey’s II restaurant, village officials say. The proposal includes demolishing the restaurant building that remains and constructing a one-floor, 229,000-square-foot commercial retail space and additional buildings on … [Read more...] about Amazon seeks approval for retail center at 159th and LaGrange Road
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
NEW YORK — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from a year earlier. Chinese rival BYD, which … [Read more...] about Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
From Abe Lincoln in Evanston to German POWs in Glenview, Winnetka History exhibit tells tales
Did you know Abe Lincoln gave an impromptu speech on a front porch at Ridge and Church in Evanston? How about the Underground Railroad coursing through the North Shore to a safe house? And then providing transport to refuge via a lumber ship owned by the mayor of Lake Forest? Or a World War II-era camp for German prisoners of war across the road from what is now Glenview … [Read more...] about From Abe Lincoln in Evanston to German POWs in Glenview, Winnetka History exhibit tells tales
Chicago Blackhawks coach praises ‘2-way player’ Connor Bedard after the center is left off Canada’s roster
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill praised Connor Bedard’s all-around game a day after the center was left off Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The 20-year-old Bedard is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. He skated before practice on Monday and could return this month. Bedard ranked among the NHL leaders with 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks coach praises ‘2-way player’ Connor Bedard after the center is left off Canada’s roster