Some NY Liberty fans fear they’ll be priced out of tickets as WNBA popularity grows
Fans of the New York Liberty are learning to be careful about what they wish for. After an explosive 2024 that has seen average home game attendance for “the best party in New York” more than double compared to just…
Elderly and disabled subway riders fight MTA over ‘hazardous’ platform gaps
“Mind the gap” is a familiar phrase to riders on the London Underground, where riders are famously warned of wide spaces between the Tube’s platforms and trains. New York City’s subway has a similar problem — but the MTA hardly…
School shooting at Apalachee High School leaves 4 dead, 9 injured
This post was updated 11:25 p.m. Sept. 4 to include statements from the FBI about a prior investigation into the accused killer in the school shooting. Americans watched in horror on TV and social media Wednesday as students from Apalachee…
After 2 years, a denial and several revisions, housing plan approved in Lake Zurich
After two years, one denial and various revisions, a new residential community between South Old Rand and Buesching roads has been approved by the Lake Zurich Village Board. Courtesy of village of Lake Zurich After two years, a denial and…
University of Illinois settles federal civil rights complaint
The University of Illinois has agreed to a settlement of a federal civil rights complaint alleging more than 130 incidents of antisemitism and anti-Muslim discrimination on campus. AP After more than 130 incidents of antisemitism and anti-Muslim discrimination at the…
16 inmates remain in custody after transport bus crash in Hainesville
Sixteen inmates being transported to McHenry County jail remained in custody Wednesday evening after the vehicle they were traveling in was involved in a crash at Route 120 and Hainesville Road, authorities said. About 1 p.m., a McHenry County sheriff’s…
Arlington Heights’ first brewery on tap to open downtown
The longtime restaurant space of Bangkok Cafe, which closed in downtown Arlington Heights earlier this year, will be filled by Spent Grain Brewing. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com, March 2024 Arlington Heights’ first brewery will be only blocks from where owner Eric…
Fox River to flow freely through Carpentersville with dam removal
After nearly a decade of planning, the Carpentersville Dam will be removed. The dam was first built in the 1830s. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com The Fox River will soon flow freely from Algonquin to Elgin. Crews will begin work on a…
DuPage County clerk sued in dispute over how her bills are paid
Jean Kaczmarek The DuPage County state’s attorney’s office has asked a judge to order DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek to comply with county regulations regarding the payment of her bills so vendors can be paid in a timely manner. The…
Eagles head to Brazil while Philadelphians celebrate Brazilian Day
The Birds are in Brazil to take on the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo Friday night, in the NFL’s first-ever game in South America. The contest has been mired in some controversies, including: That said, if you’re tuning in…
Atlanta Mayor Dickens unveils $60M fund for unhoused residents
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Sept. 3 at Woodruff Park plans to work with the city council to invest $60 million in public funding to help the unhoused. (Photo courtesy City of Atlanta) Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the city…
Contractor drilled hole into Queens-Midtown tunnel, causing water leak and closures, officials say
City officials said all lanes of the Queens-Midtown tunnel were reopened early Wednesday evening, after some or all had been shut down for hours because a contractor drilled a hole into the structure, causing a leak. But the disruption continued…
District 57 asking voters for tax hike in order to fund kindergarten, new middle school
Construction of a new Lincoln Middle School is one of the goals of Mount Prospect School District 57 as it asks voters in November to borrow $85 million. Daily Herald File Photo, 2014 Mount Prospect School District 57 is looking…
How many officers does a suburban police department need? Answers vary
Officer Wesley Campbell takes notes during afternoon roll call at the Palatine Police Department. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com Amid a nationwide shortage of recruits, many suburban law enforcement departments are working to grow their ranks to reach an appropriate level of…
Bronx teacher shot in classroom before 1st day of school, police say
A Bronx middle school teacher was shot when a bullet flew through his classroom window on Wednesday morning while he was preparing for the beginning of the upcoming school year, according to NYPD officials. Police responded to a 911 call…
A top Chinese official in NY is on the outs over the Linda Sun case. Or is he?
Federal prosecutors allege a top Chinese official in New York was in frequent, often secretive contact with an indicted former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul. But what that means for his job depends on whom you ask. Speaking with reporters…
Westmont man gets probation in gun case
Canutie Collins A Westmont man accused of possessing a gun illegally modified to fire automatically has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Canutie Collins, 21, of the 0-100 block of West Oakley Drive North, pleaded guilty on Aug. 23 to…
Contract awarded for Riverview Road stormwater improvement
The topography of the location on Riverview Road may require a crane to complete the stormwater drainage work. (Provided by Sandy Springs) Blount Construction was awarded a $301,751 contract to construct a stormwater drainage improvement project on Riverview Road by…
Riders will soon have cell service between stations on Midtown subway line
Riders on the 42nd Street Shuttle can finally take a phone call or doom scroll on social media thanks to a new cell network installed on the line, MTA officials announced Wednesday. The technology upgrade to the two-stop connection marks…
Georgia State University students make film ‘Rejuvenation’
Kathryn Szypulski (standing up) and Imani Okwuosa in “Rejuvenation” (Photo courtesy Georgia State University). A film made by Georgia State University students, both in front of and behind the camera, is now available to watch on streaming. “Rejuvenation” is the…
Two men face gun, drug charges in Wood Dale, Elmhurst
Larry Adams Two men are being detained pretrial on separate gun and drugs cases in DuPage County. Larry Adams, 34, of the 100 block of Diane Drive, is charged with armed habitual criminal, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession…
Kane County free speech zone questioned by board members, public
Kane County officials created a special area for people to stand if they are handing out literature at the government center. County board members are now examining that decision. Courtesy of the Kane County GOP Kane County Board Chairman Corinne…
Why you should watch the 50th anniversary re-release of ‘The Conversation’
For cinephiles like me, it’s hard to overhype the importance of the American New Wave (AKA New Hollywood) era of movies that lasted from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. It was not only important in how, for a very…
NYC school council member who was bounced after transgender opposition is reinstated by court
A federal judge this week temporarily reinstated a Manhattan education councilmember who was removed by the city for making offensive comments about a student. According to the court’s order, there is “a clear and substantial likelihood” that such removals are…
Extra Extra: Mayor Adams' police robots are still waiting for a new assignment
Because the robots got yanked from Times Square subway station patrol almost a year ago, here are your afternoon links: Barron Trump at NYU, complaints about protesters at Columbia, rare lobsters rescued and more. [ more › ] Source link
Atlanta Art Week garners international attention
Temporary Studios, installation shot from 2022 Atlanta Art Week. Photograph by Taylor Thomas. In 2022, Kendra Walker made a big splash in the Atlanta art scene. By launching the inaugural Atlanta Art Week, she quickly established Atlanta as a city…
Pullman Yards to host inaugural Atlanta Art Fair
Pullman Yards will host inaugural Atlanta Art Fair. Provided by Pullman Yards. During the first week of October, Pullman Yards will undergo a massive transformation. The Atlanta Art Fair is set to bring over 60 exhibitors and more than 100…
West Indian Day Parade gunman still at large, NYPD says
The gunman who shot and killed a man and injured four others at the West Indian Day Parade on Monday is still at large, NYPD officials said. Police are requesting the public’s help in finding the man, who they say…
Detroit techno icon Kevin Saunderson hosts All White Party for 60th birthday at Spot Lite
Electronic dance music DJ and music producer Kevin Saunderson is celebrating his 60th birthday this Saturday at Spot Lite. Presented by Paxahau, the All White Party will feature Saunderson and special guests spinning tracks from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. ;Attendees are…
Exonerated man files criminal complaint against former Detroit detective featured in Metro Times series
Mark Craighead, who was exonerated after spending more than seven years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, filed a criminal complaint Wednesday against the Detroit detective who elicited his false confession in June 2000. Craighead alleges former Detective…
Six-year prison sentence for Burr Ridge man involved in COVID testing swindle
The former chief operating officer of a Willowbrook-based business that sold COVID-19 test kits has been sentenced to six years in prison for swindling nearly $2 million in company funds. Dennis W. Haggerty Jr., 48, of Burr Ridge, pleaded guilty…
McHenry VFW Commander Ben Keefe dies at 50; started Queen of Hearts game, ran weekly drawings: ‘Huge loss’
Ben Keefe, commander at the McHenry VFW Post 4600, died early Monday morning. Daily Herald file photo, 2019 Chad Miller held a moment of silence Monday night at McHenry’s American Legion Post 491 for Ben Keefe. Keefe, 50, commander at…
Patrols increased at Atlanta Public Schools following Winder school shooting
Patrols around Atlanta Public Schools are being increased this afternoon following the mass shooting at a high school near Winder, GA. Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement that out of an abundance of caution, the Atlanta Police Department and…
Proposed Charles Farm development puts Elburn on the edge
The village of Elburn is near the western edge of a proposed housing development in La Fox. ssarkauskas@dailyherald.com Elburn Village President Jeff Walter says he was surprised to see media reports about a developer’s plans for 970 acres outside…
Shooter kills 4 at a Georgia high school and a suspect is in custody, officials say
WINDER, Ga. — A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed…
Enjoy the flavors of 77 neighborhoods as Taste of Chicago opens Friday
Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park this weekend featuring fare from more than 50 vendors and food trucks. Courtesy of City of Chicago, Patrick L. Pyszka Taste of Chicago is back for its second fall iteration this weekend, bringing…
Chick-fil-A plans to open dozens of Michigan locations in the coming years
After first arriving in Michigan in 2015, Chick-fil-A says it plans to open between 25 to 30 new restaurants in the state by the end 2028. The expansion includes a restaurant planned for downtown Detroit’s First National Building, though an…
Lil’ Kim to headline AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run
Award-winning rapper and hip hop artist Lil’ Kim will be the featured headliner at the 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5K Run. Multifaceted singer/songwriter and DJ Durand Bernarr will join to kick off the concert event that follows a…
Elevate 50 years of culture: Atlanta’s arts festival
Courtesy City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs This Fall, ELEVATE: 50 Years of Culture, takes over Atlanta as the annual visual and performing arts extravaganza marks five decades of cultural richness in the city. This year, the City of…
Early Addition: Table for one, please
Because solo dining is in, here are your early links: The U.S. Open nosebleeds are fine, fashion industry woes, Republican breakfast cereal and more. [ more › ] Source link
Dirty Dough’s stuffed cookies coming to Buffalo Grove
Bakula Patel, manager of Dirty Dough Cookies, gives a demonstration of how cookies will be prepared for carryout at the soon-to-open Dirty Dough Cookies in Buffalo Grove. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com A mother-daughter duo from Gurnee hopes to clean up financially…
Brookhaven’s 100% affordable housing project moves forward
The city of Brookhaven is addressing the affordable housing crisis with the financing of a new property on Buford Highway being targeted for what the city is calling “100% affordable workforce housing.” Brookhaven Mayor John Park and city council members…
Permanent Housing is the Way Forward as Communities Overheat
“While it becomes more dangerous to live outside without reprieve from the heat, the city has doubled down on penalizing the homeless instead of focusing on housing initiatives.” An unhoused migrant freshens up at a water fountain in a Brooklyn…
¿Cómo cónyuges indocumentados pueden aplicar al programa Manteniendo a las Familias Unidas?
El 19 de agosto, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS por sus siglas en inglés) empezó a aceptar solicitudes para el primer paso del permiso de permanencia temporal (parole in place) en el país como parte…
AI-powered solutions: Insights from Perimeter Chamber panel
Jamie Temple, Derek Johnson, and Cinque Hicks took part in a discussion panel on The Art of AI sponsored by Perimeter area chambers of commerce. (Bob Pepalis) A group of thought leaders discussed the fusion of technology, creativity, and business,…
NYCHA’s New Federal Monitor Issues Mixed Reviews for Performance Over the Past 5 Years
Although the new monitor credits NYCHA for being a “very different organization” since the start of the oversight arrangement in 2019, there are still setbacks, particularly with addressing mold, leaks and lead. Adi Talwar Water damage in a bathroom at…
Georgia Tech in AP top 25, Atlanta city council bans data centers
Wednesday wakeup Sept. 4 — Georgia Tech made the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time since 2015, coming in at No. 23. Georgia remains No. 1. ⛅ Partly cloudy and 83° today. 🚚 A Gwinnett County homeowner was showering upstairs…
NYC’s back-to-school weather gets high marks from meteorologists
It’s going to be an A+ weather day in New York City Thursday as more than 900,000 students head back to the classroom. Forecasters expect sunny skies and low humidity Thursday, with early morning temps in the low 60’s, peaking…
Mayor Adams silent on guards accused of sexual abuse at Rikers as calls for action grow
Mayor Eric Adams won’t say if five correction officers identified by Gothamist should be placed on leave while the city reviews allegations of sexual abuse leveled against them by former inmates at Rikers — despite an increasing number of public…
NYC public schools return to class without citywide smartphone ban
More than 900,000 New York City public school students will return to classes on Thursday without a citywide smartphone ban after Mayor Eric Adams’ last-minute announcement to delay its rollout, leaving some educators scrambling to craft their own policies for…