SAN ANTONIO — The Chicago White Sox were active early last offseason, dealing reliever Aaron Bummer to the Atlanta Braves as part of a six-player trade on Nov. 16. General manager Chris Getz said it’s too soon to tell how quickly the action will pick up this offseason. “It’s tough to tell the pace,” Getz said during the MLB general managers meetings Tuesday at the JW Marriott … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox takeaways: The Will Venable hire receives high marks at MLB GM meetings
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Grayslake mansion listed for nearly $10M
A nine-bedroom mansion on a gated, 53-acre estate in Grayslake was listed on Tuesday for $9.975 million. (VHT)A nine-bedroom mansion on a gated, 53-acre estate in Grayslake was listed on Tuesday for $9.975 million. (VHT)A nine-bedroom mansion on a gated, 53-acre estate in Grayslake was listed on Tuesday for $9.975 million. (VHT)A nine-bedroom mansion on a gated, 53-acre estate … [Read more...] about Grayslake mansion listed for nearly $10M
Voter turnout in DuPage, Kane counties seen as being near or a little under 2020 numbers
Thousands of Aurora area residents headed to the polls on Tuesday for the 2024 general election, and officials from DuPage and Kane counties said in the afternoon that turnout was going to be near or under what was seen during the 2020 general election which also featured a race for president. There were a number of contests on the ballot Tuesday around the Fox Valley including … [Read more...] about Voter turnout in DuPage, Kane counties seen as being near or a little under 2020 numbers
3 wounded on Woodlawn sidewalk Monday afternoon, police say
Two men and a woman were wounded in a drive-by shooting Monday afternoon in the South Side Woodlawn neighborhood, according to police. Police said the three victims were all on the sidewalk in the 700 block of East 67th Street around 2:45 p.m. when someone started firing at them from a vehicle. A 50-year-old man was shot in the left leg while a 20 year-old man and a 39-year-old … [Read more...] about 3 wounded on Woodlawn sidewalk Monday afternoon, police say
Automated ticketing of drivers parked in bike, bus lanes set to begin, after delays
Owners of vehicles parked in bike and bus lanes downtown can now receive warnings and, soon, tickets in the mail, as a delayed program to test automated ticketing for the parking infractions has begun. The pilot program, which uses cameras on eight city vehicles to enforce parking violations, began Monday. For the first month vehicle owners will receive only warnings, but as of … [Read more...] about Automated ticketing of drivers parked in bike, bus lanes set to begin, after delays