[ad_1] Local Glencoe officials are once again contemplating a shift to a “home rule” form of government and appear set to put the decision in front of its residents. The village of Glencoe is one of the few North Shore communities that does not exercise the “home rule” form of government. Under the Illinois constitution, […]
Orcas Are Considered One Species. Should They Be?
[ad_1] Killer whales are some of the most cosmopolitan creatures on the planet, swimming through every one of the world’s oceans. They patrol the frigid waters near both poles and periodically pop up in the tropics, in locations from western Africa to Hawaii. Although their habitats and habits vary widely, all killer whales are considered […]
Road House’s Arturo Castro Is Ready to Be Your Next Scarface
[ad_1] Photo: Laura Radford/Prime Video Starring in the new Road House remake is a full-circle moment for Arturo Castro. Not only was the original an early favorite from his childhood but almost two decades ago, his screen debut came thanks to Road House big bad Ben Gazzara, the decorated actor who faces off with Patrick […]
3 things we learned, including Seiya Suzuki’s success
[ad_1] MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell didn’t feel compelled to address the team Tuesday before their final exhibition game. The Cubs don’t need to be hyped up as spring training concluded with a 7-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Sloan Park. “This is an exciting day and that we’ve finished […]
Diddy Raids Block Ridley Scott From Getting Home
[ad_1] Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Pour one out for the Holmby Hills Homeowners Association. They probably have a lot of petty issues on their millionaire plates, and now they have to deal with something serious: Diddy’s legal troubles, which are serious enough to bring an investigation by a Department of Homeland Security team to his […]
Sailors honored for heroic September 2023 rescue in Wilmette
[ad_1] The U.S. Sailing Association presented yachting’s highest honor to 5 local sailors, who last September rescued a man overboard under trying conditions. The ceremony was held at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club at Wilmette Harbor on Saturday, March 23. Craig Warner, an avid sailboat racer and boating safety advocate with 40-plus years of racing […]
Former Groupon HQ renamed for Echo logistics firm
[ad_1] The massive River North office complex formerly home to Groupon now bears the name of another local company, making the tech startup’s departure from its longtime home on Chicago Avenue complete. Echo Global Logistics, a transportation and supply chain management firm, renovated a portion of its space in the old Montgomery Ward catalog building […]
Some Illinois police departments nix training with controversial firm
[ad_1] Police department leaders in at least two Illinois towns have canceled upcoming training classes for their officers offered by a private firm whose past practices were criticized by a New Jersey state agency for promoting unconstitutional tactics and for glorifying violence. Street Cop Training was slated to hold training classes in five Illinois communities […]
NBC will cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
[ad_1] NEW YORK — NBC News will cut ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel, hired last week as an on-air political contributor, following a furious protest by some of its journalists and commentators, according to a memo from the top official of the network’s news division. The communication to network staff Tuesday […]
New lawsuit alleges abuse by former Endeavor Health gynecologist
[ad_1] A Cook County woman filed suit Monday against Endeavor Health and former gynecologist Fabio Ortega, contending the doctor sexually abused her and the health system failed to intervene after other patients complained of sexual misconduct. Monday’s lawsuit joins 22 other lawsuits filed against Ortega and Endeavor, formerly NorthShore University HealthSystem, since 2019. Most of […]