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City removes tenants from 2018 Wesley Ave., boards up building entrances
City personnel ordered families living at 2018 Wesley Ave. to vacate the apartment and boarded up all entrance points of the building Thursday night, residents in neighboring buildings said. At about 8 p.m., Evanston Police Department officers arrived at the building to escort two third-floor families out of their apartments,...
Braden Carman Game Report: vs Carmel
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Saturday Braden Carman stepped things up a notch to give Mundelein the 'W'. Carmel had no answer to Carman as he scored four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Carman and Mundelein will head out on the road...
News Briefs: Wilmette Block Party sets date for third event; Regina Dominican has new president; Metra expands service on UP North line
The Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce have announced that the third annual Wilmette Block Party will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event will run from noon to 10 p.m. in the Wilmette Village Center (near Central and Wilmette avenues) and feature music, food, beverages and children’s activities. […] The post News Briefs: Wilmette Block Party sets date for third event; Regina Dominican has new president; Metra expands service on UP North line appeared first on The Record.
3-star Lawton defensive lineman announces commitment to this Big Ten team
LAWTON, MI – Mason Mayne is taking his future football talents to the Windy City. The three-star Lawton defensive lineman announced his commitment to Northwestern University via social media on Wednesday evening, pledging to the Wildcats just three days after his official visit. Mayne, ranked Michigan’s 23rd overall prospect...
Fleeing a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois, and police chiefs want to change that
CHICAGO (WBBM) -- The punishment for taking off during a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois—and law enforcement leaders are looking to fight back against such offenses, which amount to an ongoing problem. Police chiefs across Chicagoland say they need stricter laws, saying more and more drivers...
House panel demands info on Northwestern's response to antisemitism at campus protests
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A congressional committee has opened an investigation into Northwestern University's response to allegations of antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests on campus.U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, sent Northwestern a letter saying she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."She is asking the university to provide several documents to the committee by May 17, including all communications related to the protest encampment; documents and communications referring to allegations of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel; minutes, notes, summaries, and recordings of all...
Elementary School Nurse Fired For Misusing Prescription Meds
A suburban elementary nurse accused of misusing prescription medication intended for students is out of a job. Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board members voted to fire the nurse who worked at Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights. The nurse was placed on administrative leave last month. Arlington Heights...
Pharmacists are calling for higher wages in their contract negotiations with Walgreens
Almost a year after their contract expired, pharmacists and their labor allies rallied outside Walgreens’ headquarters in Deerfield. WBBM’s Nancy Harty was there and has this report.
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