Burnham, IL Other News

Park Ridge-Niles School Dist. 64 looking forward to $89M in major upgrades after referendum passage

Published   Nov 12, 2024 11:34AM
Leaders of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 expect construction to start next summer on more than $89 million in capital improvements to buildings in the elementary school district after unofficial ballot counts indicate voters approved the district’s referendum. According to the Cook County Clerk’s unofficial results from the Nov. 5 election, about 65% of voters who live in the Niles-based school district voted “yes” to the binding ballot referendum: “Shall the Board of Education of Park Ridge-Niles Community Consolidated School D ... Read more

Today in History: Ellis Island closes its doors

On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. ... Read more

I-55 lanes closed near Bolingbrook after semi overturns; tra



Lanes were closed and delays were expected on I-55 near Bolingbrook during the Tuesday morning rush hour commute after a semi flipped on its side overnight.



NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin reported the ... Read more

Area students getting global perspective on climate change

Students from Oak Park, South Holland and other suburbs are part of a contingent traveling to Azerbaijan for the UN Climate Conference. ... Read more

Portillo's adds new sauce for diners seeking a bit of heat with their meals

Published   Nov 11, 2024 08:05PM


Diners who want a little bit of extra spice with their meals at Portillo’s now have a new sauce option from the chain’s menu.



According to a social media post, Portillo’s has begun offering Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wing Sauce at its restaurants, with the sauce available both in-store and via online ordering.



The restaurant chain offers an extensive list of sauces to choose from, including its signature Cheese Sauce.



Regular barbecue sauce ... Read more

City officials announce $17.5M expansion of Malcolm X Colleg

A $17.5 million expansion of the Malcolm X College West campus will break ground in Austin Thursday, city officials announced. ... Read more

Chicagoans embracing leaves: ‘What falls in my yard stays

Leave the Leaves campaigns aim to provide food and shelter for insects at a time when studies show drastic population declines. ... Read more

Largest Fast Play lottery prize in US history up for grabs i



Illinois Lottery players can try their luck at the largest Fast Play jackpot in U.S. history.



The grand prize for the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game, one of the Illinois Lottery’s Fast Play games, hit ... Read more