As one who sympathized and empathized with President Joe Biden, I was relieved when he decided to step aside for a younger generation of presidential contenders. Seeing the unmitigated joy — and relief — that seemed to erupt nationwide, suddenly I, too, decided to take a symbolic step toward semiretirement just in time for this year’s Democratic National Convention in … [Read more...] about Clarence Page: Maybe it’s in the air. A timely step towards semiretirement.
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Bell Road construction resumes in Homer Glen after utility relocation delay
Road construction on Bell Road in Homer Glen is expected to resume now that Nicor has completed its utility relocation project, Will County officials said. Work to widen and reconstruct Bell Road from 159th to 151st streets began in spring 2023 but was halted last year when Nicor relocated its gas main to the wrong area, said Jeff Ronaldson, director of the Will County Division … [Read more...] about Bell Road construction resumes in Homer Glen after utility relocation delay
Homicides reported in Sauk Village, Ford Heights, public’s help asked in probes
Police in Sauk Village are seeking the public’s help in investigating a homicide that took place Thursday, while authorities also reported the homicide of a Ford Heights man. Sauk Village police said there were called at 12:07 a.m. Thursday to a report of a gunshot victim in the 1900 block of 218th Place. Officers found 53-year-old John Terry II, of Chicago Heights, with … [Read more...] about Homicides reported in Sauk Village, Ford Heights, public’s help asked in probes
Elgin entertainment calendar
Here is a calendar of upcoming entertainment events in Elgin and the Fox Valley. Friday, Aug. 16 Janus Plays’ “Life Sucks”: 8 p.m. at Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin. $20. janusplays.com/. Elgin Community College Squonk: 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at ECC Arts Center Second Space Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Free, with registration. (847) 622-0300. … [Read more...] about Elgin entertainment calendar
Today in Sports History: Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleads guilty
Today’s Sports Highlight in History: In 2007, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleads guilty to felony charges for taking cash payoffs from gamblers and betting on games he officiated in a scandal that rocked the league and raised questions about the integrity of the sport. On this date: 1948 — Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins the U.S. Women’s Open golf title over Betty Hicks. 1950 — … [Read more...] about Today in Sports History: Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleads guilty