The Oswego Village Board recently voted to permanently eliminate resident and non-resident permit fees and the annual license requirement for use of the village’s dog park. Trustees had temporarily suspended the annual dog park license fee requirement in September as part of discussions to relocate the community dog park due to the eventual expansion of the nearby Oswego Public … [Read more...] about Oswego board eliminates permit fees, license requirement for use of dog park
Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast and Great Lakes
BOSTON — More than a thousand flights were canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions due to snow as thousands took to U.S. roads and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year’s. New York City received around four inches of snow Friday night into early Saturday — slightly under what some forecasts had predicted. At least 1,500 … [Read more...] about Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast and Great Lakes
Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop coke oven pollution exemptions
On Monday, multiple organizations filed a lawsuit challenging exemptions from President Donald Trump’s administration that would allow coke ovens to spew chemicals that lead to hazardous air pollution. Involved organizations include the Environmental Law and Policy Center, EarthJustice, Just Transition Northwest Indiana, Hoosier Environmental Council and Sierra Club. “This … [Read more...] about Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop coke oven pollution exemptions
Man found fatally wounded Friday night in Grand Crossing
A 49-year-old man was found fatally wounded Friday night inside a residence in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a call of someone shot in the 400 block of East 72nd Street where they found a 49-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene where a firearm … [Read more...] about Man found fatally wounded Friday night in Grand Crossing
Clarendon Hills Lions Club marks 75th anniversary by carrying its mission forward
The Clarendon Hills Lions Club didn’t create any fanfare to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. Rather, the organization continued with the same mission it’s always had and is carrying into 2026: to provide humanitarian service and financial support to the community and Lions International through the voluntary involvement of members. The Lions Club has worked to raise … [Read more...] about Clarendon Hills Lions Club marks 75th anniversary by carrying its mission forward