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New era for the arts in Elgin: Theater scene gets boost from new arts center

New era for the arts in Elgin: Theater scene gets boost from new arts center

After a $2 million transformation, the former Elgin Elks’ lodge emerged as the new Elgin Art Showcase which Janus Theatre inaugurated earlier this month with a rollicking revival of Ben Jonson’s 17th century satire “The Alchemist.”

 
Arlington Heights letter carrier who warned neighbors before garbage truck explosion gets national hero award

Arlington Heights letter carrier who warned neighbors before garbage truck explosion gets national hero award

Arlington Heights mail carrier Rafael Pozo received national recognition this week for alerting residents and schoolchildren to evacuate moments before a burning garbage truck exploded on Dec. 6, 2024.

 
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Big Ten’s increased power can be felt at United Center

Big Ten’s increased power can be felt at United Center

Michigan clamped down on defense in the second half to secure a 90-77 victory over Alabama in a Midwest regional semifinal at the United Center. The Wolverines were the fourth Big Ten team to reach the Elite Eight.

 
With Bears in mind, Sanders bill would offer up sports teams to city before ‘billionaire owners’ try to move

With Bears in mind, Sanders bill would offer up sports teams to city before ‘billionaire owners’ try to move

The Home Team Act would require the owner of a sports team to give a year’s notice of plans to relocate, giving the community a chance to buy the team at “fair market value."U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, called it a “keep-the-Bears-in-Chicago bill.”

 
Children rush to explore all that’s new in renovated KidSpace at Gail Borden Library

Children rush to explore all that’s new in renovated KidSpace at Gail Borden Library

Children got their first opportunity on Friday afternoon to enjoy a newly renovated KidSpace at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

 
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Bishop Ford Freeway overhaul begins; expect major delays through 2027

Bishop Ford Freeway overhaul begins; expect major delays through 2027

Here’s what drivers should know about the $93 million Bishop Ford Freeway rehab project through the South Side and suburbs.

 
‘We’ve built a tremendous infrastructure’: Lake County Democrats chair won’t seek another term

‘We’ve built a tremendous infrastructure’: Lake County Democrats chair won’t seek another term

Highland Park resident and former four-term state representative Lauren Beth Gash, credited as a force in flipping Lake County from red to blue, will not be seeking another term as Democratic Party chair.

 
Chicago man arrested for possession of stolen firearm after Palatine traffic stop

Chicago man arrested for possession of stolen firearm after Palatine traffic stop

A Chicago man was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender after being stopped for an alleged traffic violation in Palatine early Wednesday.

 
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Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a promised executive action that will pay Transportation Security Administration employees, after a deal that sought to do the same stalled in Congress. Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at many of nation’s top airports.

 
Things to do March 27 to April 2: C2E2, Step Afrika! Evolution and more

Things to do March 27 to April 2: C2E2, Step Afrika! Evolution and more

Make plans for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Step Afrika! Evolution at the Hemmens in Elgin, comedian Dwayne Kennedy performing as part of the Copley Comedy Series and more.

 

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