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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

 
Man killed by Metra train near Westmont stop, lengthy delays on BNSF line

Man killed by Metra train near Westmont stop, lengthy delays on BNSF line

Metra police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by an outbound Metra train near the Westmont stop early Tuesday morning.

 
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‘We see the injustice’: Suburban students pledge walkouts will continue, no matter the consequences

‘We see the injustice’: Suburban students pledge walkouts will continue, no matter the consequences

Defying school policies and incurring the disapproval of administrators and peers, students at several suburban schools say they remain undaunted by penalties for showing solidarity with immigrant families and their allies.

 
Arlington Heights declares Tuesday ‘Stranger Things’ Day, when local teen actor will be honored

Arlington Heights declares Tuesday ‘Stranger Things’ Day, when local teen actor will be honored

Teen actor Jake Connelly will be at Tuesday night’s Arlington Heights village board meeting to receive a proclamation declaring it “Stranger Things” Day in town.

 
‘A great purpose’: Wheaton College plans library redo as part of historic fundraising campaign

‘A great purpose’: Wheaton College plans library redo as part of historic fundraising campaign

Wheaton city council members on Tuesday will review plans for a Wheaton College Library revamp. It’s one of the campus projects supported by "Faithfully Forward," hailed as the most ambitious fundraising effort in school history.

 
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Democratic Senate candidates clash on donations, opine on extraterrestrial controversy

Democratic Senate candidates clash on donations, opine on extraterrestrial controversy

Senate debate between Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi touches on space aliens.

 
Candidates spar over which Democrat should represent the 52nd District

Candidates spar over which Democrat should represent the 52nd District

The two Democratic hopefuls in the primary for the 52nd state House shared similar views during a weekend League of Women Voters candidate forum at the Barrington Area Public Library.

 
Chicago area shatters 125-year-old high temp record, but expect weekend cool down

Chicago area shatters 125-year-old high temp record, but expect weekend cool down

The Chicago area’s “first fake spring” peaked Monday with record-breaking warmth, but high temperatures are expected to drop back down to the 30s by the weekend.

 
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Fox and friends: 14th annual Fox River Summit set for March 12

Fox and friends: 14th annual Fox River Summit set for March 12

Illinois and Wisconsin residents gather next month at the Fox River Summit to update one another on what is happening throughout the Fox River watershed.

 
Garage destroyed, house spared in Mount Prospect fire

Garage destroyed, house spared in Mount Prospect fire

A fire engulfing the detached garage of a Mount Prospect home was brought under control by first responders Saturday afternoon.

 

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