Kane County news briefs
— December 4, 2019ELGIN One person injured in hotel fire near I-90 Elgin firefighters responded at around 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 27 to the Lexington Inn, located on the 1500 block of Dundee Avenue for an…
Tag: veterans
-
During Illinois veto session, clock runs out on time change, college athlete pay
— November 19, 2019SPRINGFIELD — The adjournment of the fall veto session Nov. 14 means a number of bills that failed to pass both chambers last week must wait for further action when the General Assembly…
-
Westmont couple celebrates “Uncle Roger,” an American war hero
— November 10, 2019For 77 years, the late Roger Penninger was little more than a question mark on the family tree for his niece, Regina Penninger. “We knew he was killed in the Korean War,” said Chuck…
-
Westmont honors soldier hero of ‘Hell’s Perimeter’
— September 5, 2019Aug. 29 would have been Westmont native James W. Robinson Jr.’s 79th birthday. The occasion was observed as family, friends, admirers and various public officials gathered at the…
-
Aurora’s Roosevelt Legion Post 84 observes a pair of centennials
— June 12, 2019Aurora’s American Legion Post No. 84 hosted a double birthday party last week. The longtime veterans’ group observed the national organization’s 100th birthday with a low-key…
-
Peoria County news briefs
— November 13, 2019PEORIA Work on water mains postponed until next year Water main work on Sheridan Road, from W. Hanssler Place to W. Florence Avenue, has been delayed due to challenges with Illinois…
-
Durand Legion post tracks soldiers from Civil War to today
— November 8, 2019The voices of veterans past and present will live on in a new book complied by members of the American Legion Gold Star Post 676 in Durand. The 250-page Veterans’ Stories from Small…
-
Valor Games in Chicago hit mark for veterans
— August 18, 2019Anthony Dunbar wasn’t having any of it when his friend and fellow Army veteran Isaac Gilmore got the best of him early on in the archery competition at the Valor Games outside Chicago’s…
Trending News
-
Dilger’s purchase sets stage ... The Waukegan Park District added the final piece to a proposed walking ...
-
Authorities warn of string ... West suburban communities have reported a massive burglary spree in recent weeks ...
-
Waukegan man charged with ... A Waukegan man has been charged with first-degree murder in the September ...
-
Dolton man sentenced for ... A Dolton man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for ...
