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‘Unfortunate reality’: Palatine Stables closing later this year
PALATINE, Ill. — After several decades, Palatine Stables is closing by the end of the year. The Palatine Park District, who acquired the property in 1988, announced the move citing an estimated $2.6 million cost for repairs and enhancements to meet regulatory standards. “Over the years, Palatine Stables has...
Long Grove's iconic ‘Chocolate Fest' returns to historic suburb this weekend
A Chicago suburb this weekend may seem a bit more like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as Long Grove transforms into "Chocolate Fest." The Long Grove festival for all things chocolate kicks off May 17 at 145 Old McHenry Rd., in downtown Long Grove, according to organizers. The festival...
Evanston hospitals score well on safety in new ratings
The two hospitals serving Evanston did well on safety assessments compiled by the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that advocates for safety and transparency in United States hospitals. Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital and Ascension Saint Francis Hospital both scored A’s for their overall safety in Leapfrog’s spring 2024 analysis. And...
Naperville Traffic Stop Yields Major Felony Drug Charges for Harvey Man
A routine traffic stop in Naperville landed a Harvey man behind bars on serious drug charges, police said. Erskine Wheeler, 44, was busted with a smidgen of crack cocaine in his car on May 15, and that was just the tip of the iceberg. According to a Naperville Police Department...
Chicago weather: Feeling like early July this weekend
CHICAGO - We start the day with areas of dense fog. An advisory for fog is in effect until 9 a.m. for most of Chicagoland, excluding the metro and far-northern counties as of the writing. The fog will go bye-bye and skies will become mostly sunny. It will be a...
A respectful farewell
On Sunday, May 5, the American Legion Post THB #187 held a flag-burning ceremony to retired flags that have become tattered and torn or have otherwise outlived their service. It is known as a respectful way to dispose of old flags rather than toss them in the garbage. If you have a tattered flag that should be retired in a future ceremony, please advise the Elmhurst American Legion.
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
Cicada celebration! Sightings of insects emerging in Chicago suburbs
CHICAGO (CBS) — The countdown is over.Cicadas have started popping out of the soil in the Chicago area. Maybe you've seen one in your yard or neighborhood. Or maybe you've seen the netting to protect small trees. With the first few cicadas starting to pop out of soil hotspots, for some -- the real work begins.Starting to pop through the grass at Morton Arboretum, it took only moments to find a cicada."We have an adult! He has a damaged wing. That's why he's not flying," said Adams.Then another, and another until Plant Health Care Leader Stephanie Adams had her hands...
Dense fog could impact Chicago area's morning commute
Drivers are being advised to use caution on area roadways Friday morning, as a period of dense fog could occur just after sunrise. According to the National Weather Service, fog could begin to develop overnight across the area, with locally dense fog possible in some spots. That fog could intensify...
Teen arrested in connection with robbery of Wilmette jogger
Local authorities on Tuesday arrested one of two alleged offenders in an armed robbery earlier this month in Wilmette. An 18-year-old Chicago resident is charged in connection with the crime after being apprehended by Skokie and Lincolnwood police on Tuesday, May 14. The arrestee reportedly was in a stolen car, according to a release from […] The post Teen arrested in connection with robbery of Wilmette jogger appeared first on The Record.
‘The Price of Beauty:' Americans' mental health impacted by pursuit of beauty
Americans’ obsession with their appearance is growing, and experts worry about the toll its taking on the country's mental health. “We are putting more time, effort, energy, resources into how we look, regardless of age, really than ever before. It's kind of unparalleled,” said Dr. Colleen Cira, a psychologist and the founder of the Cira Center for Behavioral Health in Oak Park.
29-home subdivision returns to Glencoe trustees following lawsuit, other challenges
Nearly four years after a new subdivision was approved for Glencoe, and following a series of delays that included a lawsuit from a neighbor, work is finally set to begin after the Village Board of Trustees approved a revised final plat and variations for the property. The amended plans for the Forest Edge Subdivision, 1801 […] The post 29-home subdivision returns to Glencoe trustees following lawsuit, other challenges appeared first on The Record.
Six months after Yellow Line crash injured more than a dozen, investigation continues: ‘This never should have happened’
Six months ago, Stephen Helmer set out with his wife, daughter and toddler grandchildren to go sightseeing downtown, grab lunch and meet a friend. They never made it. About 10 minutes into their CTA train ride from Skokie, there was a “boom,” he told the Tribune, as their Yellow Line train slammed into a snowplow on the tracks ahead. Then panic, mayhem and screaming. He and his family were ...
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