North Chicago NewsLocal news for North Chicago, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Local fireworks shows aim for the sky- June 30, 2008 Skyrockets in flight might have meant "Afternoon Delight" to the Starland Vocal Band, but to most Americans, they mean one thing: Independence Day.http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/local-fireworks-shows-aim-for-the-sky?f... Rezko trial figure charged in charity theft scheme- June 28, 2008 The longtime business partner of convicted political fixer Stuart Levine was indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with schemes to cheat a charity and a North Chicago Medical school out of millions of ...http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/rezko-trial-figure-charged-in-charity-t... Had a knack for generating ideas- June 27, 2008 Theodore 'Ted' Johnson was such an experienced innovator that when he retired, his former employer paid him to sit in on weekly brainstorming sessions.http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/had-a-knack-for-generating-ideas?fromrs... Contract awarded for final phase of Lovell- June 25, 2008 A $71 million construction contract to build the final phase of the first-ever completely integrated health-care center for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Navy has been awarded.http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/contract-awarded-for-final-phase-of-lov... Homeless shelter is pleading for help- June 23, 2008 With gas prices and mortgage defaults soaring, a major Lake County homeless shelter has seen a surge in homelessness that may force it to turn people away if it doesn't raise more than $350,000 in donations by ...http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/homeless-shelter-is-pleading-for-help?f... Naval recruit killed by train in north suburbs- June 21, 2008 A 22-year-old sailor from the Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago was struck and killed by a Metra train early this morning, officials confirmed.The man was crossing the tracks in north suburban Highwood at about 2 a.m. when he was hit by a northbound train, said Metra spokeswoman Meg Reile. The train was running express to the Waukegan train yard after transporting passengers from Ravinia Park to downtown Chicago following a Willie Nelson concert, she said.The train was traveling...http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/naval-recruit-killed-by-train-in-north-... Meals offered through housing authority- June 20, 2008 The Lake County Housing Authority will participate in the USDA Summer Food Service Program beginning June 23 at Marion Jones Townhomes, 1401 Sherman, North Chicago.http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/meals-offered-through-housing-authority... Police shoot man holding gun to cop's head- June 18, 2008 The Lake County Major Crime Task Force is investigating a police shooting that occurred about 10 p.m. Friday in an alley in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue in North Chicago.http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/police-shoot-man-holding-gun-to-cops-he... Photos: Section 8 housing lines- June 16, 2008 Derrick Edwards is frustrated with his current housing situation. The 33-year-old North Chicagoan hopes to get a Section 8 housing voucher so his wife and children can have an affordable place to stay.http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/photos-section-8-housing-lines?fromrss=... Hundreds line up for Section 8 housing- June 14, 2008 Derrick Edwards is frustrated with his current housing situation. The 33-year-old North Chicagoan hopes to get a Section 8 housing voucher so his wife and children can have an affordable place to stay.http://www.topix.net/city/north-chicago-il/2008/06/hundreds-line-up-for-section-8-housing?... |