All Stories from January 6, 2021
Glenview board approves fourth amendment in ongoing 1850 Glenview project
By Dave Oberhelman
Jan 14, 2021 2:33 AM - Trustees, with some reservations, pass fourth amendment to purchase and sale agreement on 1850 Glenview Road
Experience Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life through a CLC celebration
College of Lake County
Jan 12, 2021 3:24 PM - In most years the community is called to treat Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day "on", not a day off, and volunteer their time in honor of the civil rights leader.
Agape Connection to honor Martin Luther King Jan. 17 with guest Rev. Raphael Warnock
Submitted by Agape Connection
Jan 12, 2021 10:45 AM - On Sunday, Jan. 17, Agape Connection, a nonprofit organization in Aurora, will host its 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration virtually beginning at 3 p.m.
First Division Museum continues its 'Date With History' series with 'Desert Storm Air War' Jan. 14
Submitted by First Division Museum
Jan 12, 2021 10:44 AM - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton is continuing its popular "Date with History" series, viewable online. The next two programs will be "Desert Storm Air War" with historian Jim Corrigan and "Go For Broke! The 442nd Regimental Combat Team" with Neil Yamamoto.
School districts to roll out COVID-19 saliva screenings
By Lauren Rohr
Jan 10, 2021 9:35 AM - A growing number of suburban school districts are preparing to roll out a COVID-19 saliva screening program aimed at curbing the spread of the virus as students return to in-person learning.
Former Lake County sheriff's department leader dies at 62
By Doug T. Graham
Jan 8, 2021 1:39 PM - Wayne Hunter, a police officer and psychologist who worked for the Waukegan Police Department and the Lake County sheriff's office, was remembered by colleagues as an experienced, passionate leader who loved serving the public.
Hoffman Estates hosts virtual 'Parenting in a Pandemic' town hall
Submitted by village of Hoffman Estates
Jan 8, 2021 1:27 PM - Hoffman Estates Mayor William D. McLeod invites parents and caregivers of children to join the village's upcoming Virtual Town Hall, "Parenting in a Pandemic," at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Spotlight: Illusionist Scott Silven creates virtual 'Journey' for Chicago Shakespeare Theater
By Barbara Vitello
Jan 8, 2021 1:19 PM - Chicago Shakespeare Theater showcases illusionist and performance artist Scott Silven as part of its virtual WorldStage series, and Nick Sandys and Michael Goldberg share a Sherlock Holmes mystery and a children's tale as part of First Folio Theatre's virtual reading series, this week in Chicago-area theater.
Madigan just a beginning
Jan 8, 2021 11:45 AM - A Hoffman Estates letter to the editor: Maybe the citizens of Illinois have become immune to the workings of our state government.
Maintaining priorities
Jan 8, 2021 11:44 AM - A Palatine letter to the editor: I understand there is a movement within the Chicago Teachers Union to sign a petition to remain remote rather than return to the classroom.