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Public input sought on proposed connection of Skokie Valley, North Branch trails

Daily Herald 8/12 10:47A

The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposed multiuse path to bridge a milelong gap along heavily-traveled Lake-Cook Road.

$150 million Buffalo Grove mixed-use development to break ground soon

Chicago Biz Journals 8/12 9:56A Wendell Hutson

A virtual meeting next week is expected to share the timeline for the 23-acre project.

First Hospitality's move downtown aims to attract the best talent

Chicago Biz Journals 8/12 9:17A Alex Zorn

The hospitality company has moved into modern, highly amenitized building in the Loop.

South Side landlord sells 2 apartment buildings

Chicago Biz Journals 8/12 8:54A Wendell Hutson

The longtime owner purchased the properties more than 20 years ago, and now plans to relocate out of Illinois by year-end.

Goldstein Financial secures succession plan with Capital Strategies merger

Chicago Biz Journals 8/11 9:55A Alex Zorn

"This is a huge change for what's going to be available now in Chicago from what was available in the past," said Allan Goldstein.

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CPS enrollment could drop by 15,000 students — but that could benefit the district overall,...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/12 12:50P Sarah Karp

Chicago Public Schools enrollment has plummeted in recent years. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times This fall, the student population of Chicago Public Schools could continue its dramatic...

Related: CPS takes another budget hit, loses $30M in expected state funding Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

Northwestern University names next president

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/11 12:52P Emmanuel Camarillo

Michael Schill, president of the University of Oregon, will take over as the new president of Northwestern University. Provided by Northwestern University Northwestern...

Search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home reminds us: Librarians get it done

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/11 7:12A Neil Steinberg

The Richelieu Reading Room at the National Library of France, in Paris is beautiful. But no, you can’t get in to see it, not unless you are registered researcher, or skilled...

Whitney Young H.S. selects new principal, only its 4th in 47 years, to replace retiring Joyce...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/10 4:02P Nader Issa

Assistant Principal Rickey Harris is set to become the principal of Whitney Young Magnet High School, making him the school’s first new principal since 1995 and only the...

Organizers hope weekend race of electric go-karts will power careers in math and science among young...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 8/5 10:31A Allison Novelo

Members of the Violet Vortex team ready their electric go-kart for a weekend rally meant to spur interest in STEM fields among young women. Allison Novelo | Sun-Times After a...

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‘We draw you in with beauty’

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 8/14 5:38A Neil Steinberg

One of the many joys of the Chicago Botanic Garden, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its opening this summer, is the shift in perspective, from colorful arrays of flowers...

If you can’t get enough Donald Trump, this might be the shirt for you

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 8/12 1:22P Michael Sneed

A new Donald Trump wearable for supporters of the former president Provided OMG! Donald Trump is a “Larp!” Whew! Finally, a definition of our former president found in the...

Tips for Traveling with Just a Carry On

BubbleLifestyles 8/12 10:03A

It is possible to travel with just your carry on. Here are some travel hacks to packing light. CHECK THE WEATHER Research what the weather will be like in the place you are traveling to. Packing for...

8 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug.11-15

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 8/11 5:01A Dan Lambert

8 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug.11-15 Thursday, August 11, 2022 - 10:01

Man charged with fatal shooting in McKinley Park

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 8/11 1:19A Sun-Times Wire

Sebastian Aguilar, 37, was charged with allegedly shooting 38-year-old Mario Leyva to death on the West Side. Adobe stock photo A man has been charged with fatally shooting...

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Chef Damarr Brown of Virtue says Southern roots at the heart and soul of his cooking success

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/9 2:30P Michael Loria

Damarr Brown, Chef de cuisine at Virtue and a “Top Chef” season 19 contestant, is photographed inside the restaurant in Hyde Park. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times “At the beginning of my...

Pumpkin Spice Oreos arriving in August — ready or not

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/8 7:59A Stefano Esposito

Fall is still weeks away, but OREO is planning to start selling its pumpkin spice variety later this month. | Provided photo. If it’s August, it must be time to flood the...

Pumpkin Spice Oreo cookies returning for ‘early’ fall release

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/3 12:31P Miriam Di Nunzio

Pumpkin Spice Oreos will be back on store shelves starting Aug. 15, while supplies last. Oreo Let the pumpkin spice wars begin. Oreo on Wednesday announced the return of its...

Baseball-Inspired Restaurant, Mordecai, Shines Brighter Than Ever in the Shadow of Wrigley Field

Chicago Food Magazine 8/3 6:29A Emily Larsen

Years ago, when the Cubs and Ricketts family first announced the “beautification” Project 1060 for Wrigleyville, I, like many other OG fans, were skeptical. I mean sure, the area needed to be...

Dwayne Johnson’s French toast available online

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 8/2 1:57P USA TODAY

Dwayne Johnson’s personal chef devised the French toast that’s now being sold online. Goldbelly Maintaining a physique like Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson requires a specific diet....

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Coffee with Liz • August 12, 2022

Sequins and Stripes 8/11 11:00P Liz

How do you celebrate birthdays in your house? Any fun traditions? Honestly Dave and I have never personally been big birthday people! I ve never been the friend that cares if someone forgets my...

My Fitness Journey

Sequins and Stripes 8/11 3:17A Liz

*old photos This is kind of a long story but I feel like I have to tell the entire thing to help you understand the mindset shift that has happened over the past 20 years of my life! Fitness and...

End of Summer Favorites

Sequins and Stripes 8/9 1:07A Liz

Love the Label Dress , Ulla Johnson Blouse , Hunter Bell Blouse , Espacio Bracelets , Dragon Diffusion Tote , Rebecca De Ravenel Earrings , Loeffler Randall Headband , Tory Burch Pants , Le Specs...

What to wear in Ireland in the Summer: Carry-on Packing List

The Golden Girl 8/8 10:22A Jess

Shop the collage: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 Hello hello! I hope you are having an AMAZING summer! I won t lie–the time I ve taken off posting has been much [...

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High school football preview: The top 10 receivers

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/14 4:12A Mike Clark

Glenbard South’s Cam Williams catches a pass during practice. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times The area’s top 10 pass catchers include a Notre Dame commit, the Public...

Related: High school football preview: The top 10 quarterbacks Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports, High school football preview: The top 10 defensive players Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports, High school football: Cam Williams commits to Notre Dame, St. Rita’s Pat Farrell picks Illinois Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports

Former Orr basketball player Marquise Pryor, 27, fatally shot on South Side

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/13 12:00P Michael O'Brien

Marquise Pryor poses in a promotional photo for the documentary “Shot in the Dark” in 2018. Provided by Ben Vogel Marquise Pryor, who played basketball at Orr and was a...

High school basketball: Burlington Central’s Drew Scharnowski commits to Belmont

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/12 9:28A Joe Henricksen

Burlington Central’s Drew Scharnowski (31) looks to shoot the ball against St. Rita at the Riverside-Brookfield Shootout. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times As Burlington...

High school football: Warren looks to quarterback Adam Behrens to revitalize offense

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/11 6:01P Michael O'Brien

Warren’s Adam Behrens throws a pass during a practice. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times Adam Behrens’ future is not in football. The Arizona State baseball recruit will...

Related: High school football preview: No. 10 Kankakee Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports

High school football schedule: Week 1

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 8/11 5:29A Michael O'Brien

Wheaton North and St. Rita football players embrace and shake hands after the IHSA Class 7A State title game. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times Please send corrections and...

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Above Par: An Illinois Home Comes With a Replica of the 17th Hole at TPC Sawgrass

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/12 11:30A Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com Homes that sit on a golf course are relatively easy to find. Homes with their own private golf facilities are rare. Rarer still is a residence with a replica of the 17th hole at...

The Texas Homes of Disgraced Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/12 10:30A Claudine Zap and Randy White

Photo courtesy of Michael Zimmermann via Creative Commons / MLS / Realtor.com Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faces more legal troubles stemming from his false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary...

Affordable and Adorable: 5 Modern Farmhouses Priced Below $500K

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/12 10:00A Lisa Johnson Mandell

MLS / Realtor.com If you re in love with modern farmhouse style, you re not alone. The rustic yet precious look has become ubiquitous in America. But you don t have to live in a rural environment to...

‘No Demo Reno’ Reveals the Sneaky Way To Save $30K Remodeling Your House

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/12 8:15A Lisa Johnson Mandell

HGTV In No Demo Reno , designer Jenn Todryk does room renovations without tearing down any walls, and as such, her budgets are usually somewhat humble. Yet in the episode More Money More Pressure, she...

Magic Johnson’s Former Bel-Air Estate With Indoor Basketball Court for Sale for $14.5M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/12 4:00A Claudine Zap

Photos courtesy of Adrian Van Anz / Getty Images The former Bel-Air home of Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has come on the market for $14.5 million. The Hall of Famer has long left the...

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