World Business Chicago CEO joins Clayco, real estate firm behind Obama Center and O’Hare expansion projects

Michael Fassnacht, the outgoing CEO of World Business Chicago, has landed a new gig as president of the Chicago region and chief growth officer for Clayco, a real estate development and construction powerhouse. Clayco, which moved its headquarters to Chicago from St. Louis more than a decade ago, has its hands in a number of…

One person critically injured in Brighton Park residential fire

One person was critically injured early Monday morning after a fire ripped through a residential building in Brighton Park, fire officials said. Firefighters first responded to the blaze at 3857 South Kedzie Ave. at around 3:15 a.m., according to Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. A man was taken to Stroger Hospital with life-threatening injuries.…

Aurora Historical Society honors Mary Clark Ormond with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Aurora Historical Society has honored one of its former board members with an award few have ever received. The group’s board elected to give former board president Mary Clark Ormond the Aurora Historical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award, only the third time the award has been given. Ormond, 77, was given the award during a…

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If you use one of the BetMGM bonus codes — either TRIB1500 or TRIBUNENEWS — and the module below to sign up for an account, you’ll be able to claim one of the two unique welcome offers: either a 20 percent deposit match with a $1.5K cap that’s available in 17 states or a bet…

Auburn basketball star apologizes to Morgan Freeman after thinking actor was trying to rattle him

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Auburn’s Johni Broome met one of his favorite movie stars — and apologized to Morgan Freeman for how it happened. Broome, who scored 15 points in the 16th-ranked Tigers’ 91-77 victory over Mississippi on Saturday night, tried to save a ball from going out of bounds in the second half when…

Hebron asks for input on new comprehensive plan

The town of Hebron is seeking resident input on how it should update its comprehensive plan, last adopted Aug. 17, 2010. A public gathering Wednesday night at The Design Barn, a 300-person capacity event space that has become a community hub since its opening in May 2021, served to bring people together for education and…

Proposed FSSA cuts impact families with disabled children

Mimi Burke of Crown Point says balancing Indiana’s Medicaid shortfall on the backs of the state’s most vulnerable residents will be devastating and cruel. Burke’s daughter, Sophia Burns, 21, is considered medically complex. Burns has Rett syndrome and is confined to a wheelchair and uses a feeding tube for her nutritional needs. Burns requires 24-hour…

E. Jean Carroll didn’t win $83 million. Trump lost it.

An old colleague and I exchanged a rolling text dialogue during the E. Jean Carroll jury trial last week. We were riveted by Donald Trump’s performative alpha-hood. He angrily shook his head while Carroll was testifying. He furiously wrote and passed notes to his counsel. He tried to get the last word when the judge…

Griffith teacher saves student from choking

January 29 was a typical day for Griffith Middle School math teacher Adam Noel until a sixth-grade student who appeared to be choking approached his desk. As Noel explained the situation, “I was at my computer in the front of the room and the student approached my table with his mouth open and a very…

Landen Hale savors Hebron’s success, and is big part of it as he puts injuries involving tractor and car behind him

Landen Hale can envision Hebron celebrating its first sectional title since 2012. At the same time, the 6-foot-6 forward understands it’s a step-by-step process, that he shouldn’t look too far ahead. He’s enjoying the journey with the high-flying Hawks to the fullest. “I just love this team,” Hale said. “It’s a good senior year. I’m…

Theo Epstein is returning to Boston Red Sox as adviser and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group

BOSTON — Theo Epstein, who as Red Sox general manager was the architect of two World Series championships, is returning to the organization as a minority owner and part-time senior adviser to its parent company, Fenway Sports Group. Epstein, who also helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 title — their first in 108 years,…

Donald Johnson, Wheaton North High School’s first principal, dies at 93

Donald Johnson was the first principal at Wheaton North High School before going on to a long career as an assistant superintendent in Leyden Township School District 212 in Cook County. “He was in the middle of everything that happened at Leyden, and he did a great job doing it,” said retired District 212 assistant…

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas. Email Daily Southtown results to southtownsports@gmail.com, Beacon-News, Courier-News and Naperville Sun results to tribwestsports@gmail.com and News-Sun results to newssunsports@gmail.com. WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS HIGH SCHOOLS BOYS BASKETBALL East Aurora 61, West Chicago 51 Eisenhower 79, Sandburg 64…

Highland Park considering new liquor license classifications: ‘We’re always exploring … how we can best support our businesses’

New year, new liquor license classifications to be considered in Highland Park. Council members for the city are considering amending the current liquor code with general amendments, and adding seven liquor license classifications. As a part of the city’s 2023 Major Projects Plan, staff did an in-depth review of the existing code and made recommended…

Man, 40, shot while trying to stop thieves from stealing his vehicle overnight on South Side, cops say

A 40-year-old man was wounded overnight after he was alerted to thieves attempting to break into his parked vehicle and he tried to intervene he was shot in the Bronzeville neighborhood, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

3 young teens charged in Tuesday armed-robberies on Near North Side, Chicago police said

Three young teens, all 15-years-old, were charged as juveniles with armed robbery after being caught by police 40 minutes after holding up one of their victims on the Near North Side, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Chicago City Council to vote on Gaza cease-fire resolution

Chicago City Council will vote Wednesday on a contentious resolution calling for cease-fire, humanitarian aid and hostage releases in Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas continues Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

3 injured in overnight fire in Old Town neighborhood, officials said

An extra-alarm fire broke out about 1 a.m. at a 4-story building at 1446 N. Wells Street. A 2-11 alarm was called at the scene, Chicago Fire Department officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Man charged with attempt murder in Saturday shooting in Woodlawn neighborhood, police say

Michael Ross of the 6400 block of West Lavergne Avenue was arrested Saturday night in the 6600 block of South Drexel Avenue after being identified as the gunman who shot a woman minutes earlier in the 6500 block of South Langley Avenue, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Prosecutors want up to 5 years in prison for former Madigan aide Tim Mapes, while defense asks for community service

Prosecutors are asking for up to about five years in prison for Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff to House Speaker Michael Madigan, arguing in a court filing late Monday that Mapes lied to a federal grand jury in a cynical attempt to protect his boss Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release…

Three-alarm fire tears through commercial building in Evanston

At around 8:30 p.m., firefighters responded to reports of the blaze at 1402 Greenleaf St. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

After carjacking, South Side youth baseball coach Ernest Radcliffe receives donation to replace stolen equipment

Longtime youth sports coach Ernest Radcliffe was carjacked in Woodlawn on Jan. 13. A surprise donation helped to replenish his travel baseball club’s equipment. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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