A record soccer crowd sees Liverpool win exhibition at the Linc
Premier League giants Liverpool and Arsenal faced off in a 2-1 win for Liverpool on Wednesday night in front of a packed crowd of 69,879 at Philly’s Lincoln Financial Stadium, a sellout and a record soccer turnout for the venue….
Long-stalled subdivision rebooted in Wauconda
Twenty years later, work is getting underway to complete the Highland Terrace subdivision north of downtown Wauconda. A model home will be built on this site at the entrance off North Main Street. Mick Zawislak/mzawislak@dailyherald.com After 20 years, the…
Theatre Review: ‘Funny Girl’ falls short at The Fox
Katerina McCrimmon and Stephen Mark Lukas in the National tour of “Funny Girl,” now playing at the Fox Theatre. (Courtesy Broadway in Atlanta) There’s only one “Funny Girl,” there’s only one Fanny Brice, and there’s only one Barbra Streisand and…
One injured, five in custody after Antioch shooting
One person was injured and five people are in custody after a shooting in Antioch early Wednesday morning, officials said. Antioch police said four adults and one juvenile are in custody after the shooting, which was reported just before 12:45…
Check out library books at the park? Two new self-service locations coming to Arlington Heights
Two new self-service library materials pickup lockers — like this one installed this year in the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s garage — will be placed at Camelot and Heritage parks. Christopher Placek/cplacek@dailyherald.com Having sought ways to reach out to…
Elgin shooting victim dies
A woman who was shot Tuesday afternoon in Elgin has died, police said late Wednesday. Elgin police said they believe the victim was killed by a man, who then shot himself to death, according to a news release posted on…
Alumni Olympians, coach inspire St. Francis Spartans at watch party
Freshmen Megan Richardson, second from right, and Nora Orsinger, right, cheer alongside their teammates during a watch party Wednesday for the USA women’s Olympic volleyball team match at St. Francis High School in Wheaton. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com A little girl…
Geneva council considers raising its pay, redrawing ward map
A proposal calls for increasing the pay for Geneva City Council members and the mayor. Shaw Local News Network The Geneva City Council is considering raising the pay for council members and the mayor. If approved, the pay hike would…
Eleven seek to fill Aurora Ward 1 vacancy
City officials say 11 people are being considered to fill a vacancy in the Aurora City Council. Courtesy of the city of Aurora Eleven people are being considered to fill the Ward 1 vacancy on the Aurora City Council. They…
Woods clarifies decision on AP African American studies course
Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods. (File) State School Superintendent Richard Woods has apologized for failing to effectively communicate why he is not recommending adding an Advanced Placement African American studies course to the state’s curriculum offerings. But in a statement…
Temple Health deal: Greased pole challenge BTS; Olympic bronze medal win
Temple Health and health insurer Keystone First reached a two-year contract deal, avoiding what would have been a major disruption in care for thousands of patients in the region. The current contract was set to expire July 31. The agreement includes…
MTA says nearly half of bus riders skip the fare, plans NYPD crackdown
More than 2 million people ride the MTA’s buses every weekday — but nearly half of them don’t bother to pay, transit officials said on Wednesday. Roughly 47% of bus riders evaded the fare during the first three months of…
Donald Trump falsely questions Kamala Harris’ race as he appears at gathering of Black journalists
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump walks on stage Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago. AP Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the…
SEPTA partial hiring freeze: BlackStar Film Fest 2024; Weekly gun violence brief
SEPTA did not fare well in the most recent state budget, and announced a lot of pain — an active freeze on non-essential hires as well as possible budget cuts, reinstating parking lot fees and fare hikes — is possible…
Des Plaines pizzeria has served its last pie
Gigio’s Pizzeria, at 1603 E. Oakton St. in Des Plaines, has closed for good. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com A family-run pizzeria that’s been a staple of the suburban restaurant community for decades has shut down. Gigio’s Pizzeria, at 1603 E. Oakton…
Tucker welcomes Nicky’s Undefeated on Aug 6 with a fundraiser supporting NETWorks Ministry
Support local news in ATL The soon-to-open Nicky’s Undefeated Tucker location (Provided by Michael Lo) Soon-to-open sandwich shop Nicky’s Undefeated and NETWorks Cooperative Ministry are partnering to celebrate the restaurant’s arrival in Tucker with a fundraiser for the non-profit, now…
NYC license plate vigilante arrested after targeting Secret Service cars protecting VP Harris’ step-daughter
A vigilante who regularly calls attention to toll evasion caused a brief national security scare Tuesday after he ripped off license plate covers from cars assigned to the U.S. Secret Service detail protecting Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, prosecutors said….
Michigan Supreme Court orders new trial for mother in 2006 shaken baby case
A Wayne County woman who spent nearly 20 years in prison for allegedly shaking her child to death has been granted a new trial after the doctor who performed the original autopsy changed his opinion on the cause of death….
Woman killed on Randall’s Island was ‘in wrong place with wrong people,’ family says
Two Venezuelan sisters said their family is trying to pick up the pieces of their American dream after their mother was shot and killed on Randall’s Island early on Monday. “We decided to come here for a better future, like…
Extra Extra: It's now legal to grow your own weed
Because New Yorkers 21 or older can now have up to six plants in their apartment, here are your afternoon links: Man arrested for tampering with Secret Service SUV's covered license plate, "9 to 5" but for Zoomers vs. Boomers,…
460 NJ law enforcement officers got ‘major discipline’ last year
New Jersey’s attorney general released a report on Wednesday detailing major disciplinary cases against 460 law enforcement officers last year. Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in a statement that the report reflects his office’s increased commitment to accountability in policing….
It’s time for concern, not panic, over Phils’ swoon
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball’s trade deadline came and went, and once again this year, the Phillies and Dave Dombrowski were active. They knew they needed a right-handed hitting outfielder who could hit left-handed pitching well, and they got one…
A pesar de descenso sostenido, Nueva York registra un reciente aumento de diagnósticos de VIH entre latinos
Si bien los expertos advirtieron de que las bajas cifras de 2020 debían tomarse con cautela —probablemente debido a un subconteo por la pandemia, y en contraste con un descenso a largo plazo de nuevos casos—, la tendencia al alza…
NYC declares heat emergency with real-feel temperatures of up to 100 degrees possible
New Yorkers, stay inside if you can. That’s what city officials are advising under a heat emergency plan they’ve activated through at least Thursday, due to soaring temperatures that are expected to hit 95 to 100 degrees when accounting for…
Aqua Illinois customers slam water rate increase proposal
An Aqua Illinois customer brought photos of her water to a hearing held on Monday at McHenry County College. The private water utility company is asking the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve a rate hike that customers say will add…
Michigan Supreme Court ruling paves way for $15 minimum wage
Thanks to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, the state’s minimum wage is poised to rise from $10.33 per hour to $15 per hour in the next several years. In a 4-3 ruling, the Democratic-majority state Supreme Court decided that…
More than 750 NYC stores selling weed without a license shuttered since May
New York City’s turbocharged cannabis enforcement effort shut down more than 750 stores suspected of selling marijuana without a license since early May, Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference in the Bronx on Wednesday. The NYPD and city’s…
With Gowanus Rezoning Construction Underway, NYCHA Residents Ready for Their Share of Redevelopment
Repairs for the Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens—pledged as part of negotiations to pass a wider neighborhood rezoning in 2021—are moving forward, as NYCHA selects a development team to take on the fixes. Adi Talwar Theresa Davis and Valerie Bell,…
Managing credit and liquidity during rising interest rates
We all use credit in our daily lives, whether it’s to help optimize cash flow, create tax efficiencies, or make purchases. A rising interest rate environment could be a good time to take a closer look at liquidity strategies and…
Modern Vegan to soon open in metro Detroit
For all the plant-based baddies eagerly anticipating a metro Detroit location of popular Las Vegas-based chain The Modern Vegan, the company’s new Royal Oak spot is ready to celebrate its grand opening. Michigan Supreme Court paves way for $15 minimum…
Q&A with Stacks Squares #15 guest curator Vanna Black
Stacks Squares murals in 2021. Photograph by Isadora Pennington. In just a couple of weeks, Stacks Squares round 15 will bring an all-new lineup of murals to the walls of Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mills Lofts. Over the weekend of…
Atlanta Beltline’s Business Ventures sets sights on public art
TILA Studios & Atlanta Beltline team up to prepare artists for public art projects in the city. Photograph by Dr. Arshley Emile. Atlanta Beltline Inc. recently partnered with TILA Studios to launch the Beltline Business Ventures: Artists Edition pilot program….
Too dense for dumpsters: This NYC block reveals hurdles in ‘trash revolution’
The piles of trash bags on New York City’s sidewalks are slated to disappear in the coming years thanks to Mayor Eric Adams’ push to force property owners to put out their garbage in securely lidded bins. But there’s hardly…
71-year-old man arrested in connection with multiple bank robberies in Atlanta area
The Synovus Bank on Chamblee Dunwoody Road was the site of a failed robbery attempt on July 30. (Photo by Mapquest) Dunwoody Police arrested a 71-year-old man on July 30 who allegedly robbed four banks in the Dunwoody, Brookhaven, and…
Sherri Allen named Fulton election board chair
Sherri Allen is the new chair of the Fulton Board of Registrations and Elections. (Provided) Sandy Springs attorney Sherri Allen was appointed as chair of the Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections by the county commission on Monday. She’s…
Mundelein mourns passing of police dog Titan
Titan, Mundelein’s longtime police dog, is retiring. Courtesy of Mundelein Police Department The Mundelein Police Department is mourning the death of its first police dog, Titan. A German shepherd born and raised in Slovakia, Titan joined the department in 2015…
Judge accused of speeding 93 mph in 55 mph zone pleads guilty to lesser offense
Jeffrey L. Hirsch A McHenry County judge charged with driving his motorcycle nearly 40 mph over the speed limit pleaded guilty to a lesser offense on Tuesday and has already completed 40 hours of public service, his defense attorney said….
E-Bike Battery Fires Demand Sweeping Safety Reforms
“E-bikes are here to stay, and without a multipronged approach demanding action from the business community and individual stakeholders, along with local governments, no meaningful difference will be achieved.” Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office A scorched e-bike on display at a…
West Philly man rents a billboard to find a date
In this age of dating apps, many jaded and frustrated singles have shunned the modern curse of swiping on their phones and looked for other ways to put themselves out there. One man named Dave — we’ll just keep it…
Boar’s Head recalls 71 types of meat, poultry products amid listeria outbreak affecting NY, NJ
Major U.S. deli supplier Boar’s Head was expanding its recall of meat products to an additional 7 million pounds of goods, after one of the company’s products was linked to a widespread listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meats that…
Twin Peaks restaurant, Korean BBQ coming to Algonquin Commons this fall
Dallas-based Twin Peaks sports bar will take over the former Bulldog Ale House space at 1520 S. Randall Road in Algonquin. Michelle Meyer/Shaw Media Shuttered restaurants Bulldog Ale House and Thirsty Whale in the Algonquin Commons shopping area will be…
Early Addition: There’s no way an Olympian named Spiff Sedrick wasn’t winning a medal
Early Addition is a daily newsletter to guide you through New York City news, plus other tidbits from around the internet. Sign up here to get the full version in your inbox every weekday morning. Good Wednesday morning in New…
High costs cited as reason for its demise
After decades in Naperville and then a pandemic pause, Ribfest moved to the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Now organizers say the festival is officially over. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com, 2022 Ribfest is officially over. In a brief statement on Facebook,…
Former Arlington Heights educator-turned-actor balances theater, corporate careers
Caitlyn Cerza plays the titular Alice and Arlington Heights native Joe Giovannetti plays the White Rabbit in Kokandy Productions’ Midwest premiere of the musical “Alice by Heart,” by composer Duncan Sheik and writer/lyricist Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson. Courtesy of…
State Election Board resets votes on proposed rules changes
The State Election Board voted unanimously Tuesday to rescind preliminary approval of two rules changes and decide those matters instead at the board’s next meeting on Aug. 6. Board members held a special called meeting Tuesday after a watchdog group…
Freed on bond, Schmitt awaits retrial in 2019 Sandy Springs death
Bryan Keith Schmitt (File) Bryan Keith Schmitt was freed on $500,000 bond on July 28 as he awaits a retrial in the death of Hamid Jahangard in the driveway of his Sandy Springs home in 2019. The Marietta attorney’s malice…
Michigan leads nation in toxic methane emissions from landfills
The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating underreported methane emissions from landfills nationwide, and a recent report names Michigan as a major offender. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and a key focus in combating climate change. Experts warn methane emissions…
🏗️ Mall West End redevelopment
See ya, July July 31 — Feeling waterlogged? This month was metro Atlanta’s fourth wettest July in history. Sunday alone saw nearly 3.5 inches, which broke a record set in 1887. ⛈️ More storms are possible this morning with a high of 94°…
Uno de cada cuatro neoyorquinos agobiado por deudas de préstamos estudiantiles: encuesta
El informe revela disparidades por sexo y raza: las mujeres y las personas de color tienen mayores niveles de deuda y más dificultades para pagarla. Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés el…
Man fatally shot in Staten Island, NYPD says — borough’s first gun homicide of 2024
A man was shot and killed on Staten Island early on Wednesday in the borough’s first reported fatal shooting so far this year, according to the NYPD. Police officials said a 28-year-old man was struck by gunfire in his head…