Deuter, Reboletti battle for open 45th state House seat
Sep 27, 2024 · By Bill Dwyer For Chronicle Media — September 27, 2024. Marti Deuter. Part of the veto-proof super majority Illinois Democrats enjoy in the House is due to Jenn Ladisch Douglass’ 2022 upset of veteran 45th District Republican incumbent Deanne Mazzochi. The margin in the race was less than 1 percent, with Ladisch Douglass prevailing by 364 ...
Completion of six major Rebuild Illinois projects in DuPage …
Oct 5, 2023 · Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation last week highlighted multiple projects in the DuPage County area that are underway or planned through 2025. Six major projects represent a total investment of more than $53 million, improving safety, mobility and quality of life while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the
Republicans rally in Woodstock - Chronicle Media
Chronicle Media — August 16, 2024. Charlie Kirk. One day before the start of the Democratic National Convention, Republicans will gather in Woodstock for a Save the American Dream Rally. The rally will be from 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday at the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock. Business owner and podcast host Gary Rabine is the host of the event.
Chicago Blues Fest honors legends, newer voices alike
Jun 6, 2023 · Continuing its legacy as one of the city’s true cultural benchmarks, the Chicago Blues Festival returns to Millennium Park for a four-day stand, beginning Thursday, June 8 and running through Sunday. Generally referred to as Blues Fest, the free event — initially held at Grant Park, beginning in 1983 — features dozens of bands and performers
Kane County - Chronicle Media
Chronicle Media earns nine news awards. October 30, 2024. Members of the Chronicle Media staff captured nine awards in the Northern Illinois News Association’s 2024 competition. Chronicle writers earned five first-place awards, with….
Illinois Shakespeare Festival underway this summer at Illinois State
Jun 30, 2023 · Highlighted by a trio of productions, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival is back for its 46th consecutive season at Illinois State University’s Ewing Cultural Center, in Bloomington. The 2023 season, running through Aug. 5 at the Ewing Theatre, is presenting one of seminal playwright William Shakespeare’s earliest works, “The Comedy of Errors,” a farcical tale of
Prosecutors: Edwardsville man strangled, whipped 12-year-old girl
Sep 28, 2024 · Ha Hatley. Information that prosecutors filed with the Madison County Circuit Court allege that Thomas Hatley put one of his 12-year-old daughters in a choke hold with his legs, cutting off her ability to breath. He also whipped the girl repeatedly with a belt, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors said Hatley made the other 12-year-old girl ...
More development slated for Oswego in 2024 - Chronicle Media
Jan 11, 2024 · The Oswego area is gearing up for another growth spurt. New housing developments and businesses are coming in 2024 while projects previously approved — including a planned cricket stadium on the village’s west side — may start to exhibit noticeable progress. Two planned subdivisions would bring more than 1,100 new homesites to the Wolf ...
Lake County begins permanent mail-in voting option
Aug 16, 2024 · The Lake County Clerk’s Office is sending out a one-time application offering residents the option to be placed on a permanent mail-in voting list. Mandated by the Illinois legislature in 2021, the program will automatically send ballots to the addresses placed on the form for all elections, going forward. Seen as a matter of convenience
Sequoit Creek Park provides new downtown Antioch destination
Sep 9, 2024 · Antioch has a new addition to its historic downtown area -- Sequoit Creek Park. The splash pad proved to be a popular item with the summer heat, as well as enjoying in the breeze on the granite outcroppings lining the creek. A ribbon-cutting ceremony opened the park Aug. 17, and an estimated crowd of 1,000.