News
-
Indian police say gunmen kill at least 26 tourists at a resort in disputed Kashmir
Apr 22, 2025 3:52 pm - Indian police say gunmen have killed at least 26 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Tuesday's attack appears to be a major shift in a regional conflict in which tourists have largely been spared from violence. Two senior police officers say at least four gunmen, whom they described as militants, fired at dozens of tourists from close range. The officers say at least three dozen people were wounded, with many of them reported to be in serious condition.
-
‘A true homegrown talent’ named police chief in Round Lake BeachApr 22, 2025 3:41 pm - The new police chief in Round Lake Beach is a 25-year department veteran who rose through the ranks.
-
RFK Jr. plans to phase out artificial dyes from the US food supply
Apr 22, 2025 3:38 pm - U.S. health officials plan to phase out petroleum-based colors from the nation's food supply. The move would trigger an overhaul of scores of products on U.S. grocery store shelves. The plan was announced Tuesday afternoon by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary. The FDA currently allows 36 color additives, including eight synthetic dyes. In January, the agency banned the color known as Red 3. Food producers would likely replace the dyes with natural substitutes.
-
The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has
Apr 22, 2025 3:30 pm - The top producer at CBS News' "60 Minutes" has quit during a dispute between his show and the Trump administration. Bill Owens said in a memo to staff members that it became clear he could no longer run the show as he has in the past and make independent decisions. Trump has sued the network for $20 billion, claiming the newsmagazine deceptively edited its interview with Kamala Harris last fall. Since the beginning of Trump's second term, the show has run a steady stream of critical stories about the administration.
-
Interim no more: Flamion named head of DuPage County’s expanded animal shelterApr 22, 2025 2:35 pm - DuPage County Board members on Tuesday approved Laura Flamion’s appointment as administrator of animal services, though she’s long been an advocate for shelter pets in need of a home.
-
Glenbard North Theatre presents comedy musical ‘The Addams Family’Apr 22, 2025 1:54 pm - Glenbard North High School performs The Addams Family musical about Wednesday falling in love with a "normal" boy, causing chaos when their families meet.
-
Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze
Apr 22, 2025 1:36 pm - Amid federal cuts to two food programs designed to strengthen statewide food systems, Illinois lawmakers are trying to help small farms by pushing two bills through the legislature that would reallocate state funds to purchase farm food locally and help poultry farmers sell more of their products directly to consumers.
-
Island Lake man gets jail time for keeping 46 cats in U-Haul van
Apr 22, 2025 1:27 pm - An Island Lake man is serving a 40-day jail sentence after admitting guilt to an animal cruelty charge for housing 46 cats in a U-Haul van for months, records show.
-
Resident injured as fire damages Palatine apartment buildingApr 22, 2025 1:26 pm - A resident suffered minor injuries Monday after fire broke out in a three-story apartment building in Palatine, officials said.
-
Naperville Writers Group names winners of high school writing contestApr 22, 2025 11:19 am - Naperville Writers Group announces high school writing contest winners in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction categories. Winners received cash prizes and publication.