Man in critical condition after unmarked NYPD car drove into him
[ad_1] Police barriers The man was running from police after two detectives observed him pointing a gun at someone, according to NYPD officials. [ more...
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Landmarks: Stories from Flossmoor’s past help revive veterans memorial
[ad_1] It’s a good time for anniversaries. Aside from personal milestones, area businesses, libraries and other institutions throughout the area are celebrating longevity. And south...
Astronomers say have fun staring at the sun on Memorial Day as it 'belches out energy'
[ad_1] A solar flare captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory on May 14. Use telescopes or binoculars with solar lenses, according to the experts. [...
Homewood-Flossmoor senior Jack Piros wins National Political Science Bee in Virginia
[ad_1] The questions posed to contestants in the National Political Science Bee recently at the event in Arlington, Virginia, weren’t for the faint of heart,...
A fixture defensively, Kyla Floyd scores first playoff goal for St Charles North. ‘It just made me very happy.’
[ad_1] Senior midfielder Kyla Floyd was ready to open the goal-scoring floodgates for St. Charles North. Playing a holding position that concentrates on defense, Floyd...
Legislature won’t act on Bears’ stadium funding request this spring, lawmakers say
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD — The Chicago Bears’ appeal for more than $2 billion in public assistance to build a new domed stadium on a reimagined lakefront...
Baseball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
[ad_1] High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas. Email Daily Southtown results to...
Miami of Ohio-bound shortstop Sara Tarr sticks with it for West Aurora. A promise? ‘It will be different next year.’
[ad_1] Will her time come? West Aurora’s Sara Tarr hopes so. The junior shortstop is already committed to a scholarship with MAC powerhouse Miami of...
Former gymnast Jimmy Hawksworth breaks out as hitting star for Lincoln-Way Central baseball. ‘Staying positive.’
[ad_1] Jimmy Hawksworth spent the majority of his senior season on the bench for Lincoln-Way Central, waiting for his opportunity. An infielder/pitcher and Wabash recruit,...
Lawmakers send package of health insurance reforms to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk
[ad_1] Health care initiatives pushed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker were passed by the Illinois House Saturday, paving the way for a prohibition on controversial insurance...