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Who’s on first at Metra? Directors coming and going as transit reforms gel

Who’s on first at Metra? Directors coming and going as transit reforms gel

Multiple Metra directors signed off at their final board meeting Wednesday as turnover related to transit reform legislation starts materializing.

 
Ortega, Santman running for Palatine village council

Ortega, Santman running for Palatine village council

Two challengers have emerged in next year’s election for Palatine Village Council. Melissa Ortega announced she is running for the District 2 seat currently occupied by Scott Lamerand, while Deanna Santman said she is seeking the District 5 seat held by Kollin Kozlowski.

 
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With an assist from AI, Donald E. Stephens comes back to life in new Rosemont museum

With an assist from AI, Donald E. Stephens comes back to life in new Rosemont museum

Rosemont next week will open to the public its new $3.5 million history museum featuring an AI-powered animatronic replica of its iconic late Mayor Donald E. Stephens.

 
Effort to reconsider Flock contract in Park Ridge comes up short

Effort to reconsider Flock contract in Park Ridge comes up short

In July, Park Ridge aldermen approved a yearlong, $24,000 contract with Flock Safety for eight license-plate reading cameras. Now an alderman who was absent for the July vote said he’d like to revisit the agreement.

 
ICE agent pleads guilty to battering a protester at suburban gas station

ICE agent pleads guilty to battering a protester at suburban gas station

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of battery for throwing a protester to the ground while he filmed the agent on his phone.

 
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New leaders appointed to fill Mary Ross Cunningham’s positions on Lake County Board

New leaders appointed to fill Mary Ross Cunningham’s positions on Lake County Board

The Lake County Board approved new leaders Tuesday to assume the responsibilities of longtime member Mary Ross Cunningham who died June 23.

 
Security question holds up vote on body cameras for Barrington police

Security question holds up vote on body cameras for Barrington police

Barrington is close to signing a contract to upgrade body-worn cameras for its police department. But first officials need to resolve one outstanding issue.

 
Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best for agriculture

Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best for agriculture

Illinois farmers heard pitches from Gov. JB Pritzker and downstate Republican farmer Darren Bailey on Monday as each argued they’re best positioned to address agricultural issues.

 
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end

WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month’s end, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Le...

 
Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line

Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line

President Donald Trump pivoted the nation’s attention back to vaccines this week with an executive order that aims to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate visits.

 

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