Criminals That Should Have Been In Jail Charged In Lyons Carjacking
By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times December 3, 2022 LYONS, IL – Two male suspects, one out on bail, one under house arrest for other felony crimes, have been arrested Tuesday for an attempted carjacking in Lyons. Lyons police said 20-year-old Justin R. Lebron Jr., of Cicero, and 18-year-oldContinue reading “Criminals That Should Have Been In Jail Charged In Lyons Carjacking”
Woman Sentenced To 25 Years For Role In Gage Park Robbery
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 7, 2022 CHICAGO – A woman who watched her former boyfriend murder six members of his family at their Chicago home and then helped steal their property was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison. According to prosecutors, 25-year-old Jafeth Ramos pleaded guilty to armed robbery and agreed to testify against her former boyfriend, Diego Uribe Cruz. Uribe Cruz received a lifeContinue reading “Woman Sentenced To 25 Years For Role In Gage Park Robbery”
Bicyclist Shot Multiple Times On South Side
By The Chicago Times Staff December 3, 2022 CHICAGO – A bicyclist was shot Friday morning while riding a bike on Chicago’s South Side. According to police, the male victim, 22, was riding his bicycle in Englewood around 11:20 am in the 700 block of West 74th street when twoContinue reading “Bicyclist Shot Multiple Times On South Side”
Krispy Kreme To Offer New Holiday Doughnuts
By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times November 22, 2022 CHARLOTTE, NC – Doughnut giant Krispy Kreme announced three new holiday doughnuts along with its traditional Santa’s Bake Shop collection to its holiday lineup this November. Krispy Kreme will introduce sugar cookie, gingerbread cookie crumb, and red velvet cake doughnuts. SugarContinue reading “Krispy Kreme To Offer New Holiday Doughnuts “
Iran Claims ‘Only’ 300 Protesters Killed During Two Months Of Protests
By Peter Lawrence, The Chicago Times November 28, 2022 TEHRAN – Iranian officials claim that 300 people have been killed in the protests spreading across Iran over the last two months. An Iranian general claimed that 300 hundred people have been killed during the past two months of protesting, whichContinue reading “Iran Claims ‘Only’ 300 Protesters Killed During Two Months Of Protests”
Warrenville Man Accused Of Firing Shots At Lombard Home
By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times December 6, 2022 LOMBARD, IL – A Warrenville man is accused of firing shots into a Lombard residence last week. Lombard police said 31-year-old Brian Redmond, of Warrenville, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count ofContinue reading “Warrenville Man Accused Of Firing Shots At Lombard Home”
UPS Truck Dangles Off Indiana Toll Road Bridge
By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times December 3, 2022 LAKE COUNTY, IN – On Friday a UPS semi-truck found itself dangling from an Indiana Toll Road bridge crossing the Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. Indiana State Police said the unthinkable crash occurred early Friday around 2 am. Witnesses recountedContinue reading “UPS Truck Dangles Off Indiana Toll Road Bridge “
Museum of Science and Industry To Display SpaceX Dragon
By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times December 2, 2022 CHICAGO – The Museum of Science and Industry will display the very first commercial spacecraft to bring astronauts to the International Space Station. MSI announced that it will display the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as a permanent exhibit in the Henry CrownContinue reading “Museum of Science and Industry To Display SpaceX Dragon “
Teenager Shot To Death On South Side Porch
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times November 30, 2022 CHICAGO – A 15-year-old boy was shot to death Tuesday night in the Englewood neighborhood. Chicago police said, around 9 pm, the male victim was sitting on the porch of a home in the 700 block of West 60th StreetContinue reading “Teenager Shot To Death On South Side Porch”
Peoria: John Kelly Running For Reelection In Peoria
By The Chicago Times Staff November 28, 2022 PEORIA, IL — A Peoria Council member has announced plans for reelection. John Kelly announced his campaign to run for a second term as an at-large council member. Kelly promoted the passage of a real estate tax abatement on new residential construction,Continue reading “Peoria: John Kelly Running For Reelection In Peoria”
Michael ‘Apples’ Madigan Pleads Not Guilty
By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times November 2, 2022 CHICAGO – Disgraced former Democrat Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pleaded not guilty to added charges in his ongoing racketeering conspiracy case. The former speaker was not required to participate in his arraignment on Tuesday which added an indictment on aContinue reading “Michael ‘Apples’ Madigan Pleads Not Guilty”
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Offers Free Trick-Or-Treat Event
By The Chicago Times Staff October 6, 2022 SPRINGFIELD – The Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield has announced a free trick-or-treat event. According to a press release, the free event will be held on October 29 between 5-7 pm at the Visitor Center located at 426 South 7thContinue reading “Lincoln Home National Historic Site Offers Free Trick-Or-Treat Event”
Communist China: Angry Protests Erupt In Xinjiang After Deadly Fire
By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times November 26, 2022 URUMQI – Angry protests over Communist China’s widening COVID-19 lockdowns have erupted across China’s far western Xinjiang region. Angry crowds took to the streets on Friday night in Xinjiang’s capital of Urumqi shouting “End the lockdown!” while pumping their fistsContinue reading “Communist China: Angry Protests Erupt In Xinjiang After Deadly Fire”
Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim Sworn In As Prime Minister
By S. E. Flynn, The Chicago Times November 24, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian statesman Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as the country’s tenth prime minister, after the Malaysian King was forced to appoint the opposition leader on Thursday to break an election stalemate. Anwar was sworn in aroundContinue reading “Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim Sworn In As Prime Minister”
United Nations: Russia And Ukraine Torture POWs
By Roger K. Mason, The Chicago Times November 24, 2022 NEW YORK – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights announced that it has documented patterns of Russian torture and abuse of POWs in Ukraine as well as violations by Ukraine in caring for POWs. OHCHRContinue reading “United Nations: Russia And Ukraine Torture POWs”
Bally’s Closes On $200 Million Casino Deal In River North
By Al Brown, The Chicago Times November 21, 2022 CHICAGO – Bally’s has closed the deal on its location for a casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. Bally’s announced the purchase of the Freedom Center printing plant which is the current headquarters of local Chicago paper. When completed, the $1.74Continue reading “Bally’s Closes On $200 Million Casino Deal In River North “
Tesla Recalls 30,000 Model X Cars
By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times November 18, 2022 AUSTIN, TX – Tesla to recall nearly 30,000 Model X vehicles in the United States over an issue that may cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly. In a filing with US regulators, Tesla engineers confessed that the airbagContinue reading “Tesla Recalls 30,000 Model X Cars”
Uber Revenue Up 72%
By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times November 16, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO – Uber Technologies, Inc revenues climbed 72% in the third quarter report. On Tuesday, Uber reported $8.3 billion in revenue for the three months ending in September, a 72% increase from the prior year. Despite economic woes of inflationContinue reading “Uber Revenue Up 72% “
Marauders Mug 6 Victims In One Morning Across Chicago
By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times December 7, 2022 CHICAGO – Marauders combed Chicago’s West Side Monday morning robbing 6 victims in separate incidents. Chicago police said the suspects pulled up in a dark-colored SUV and exited the vehicle before approaching victims and robbing the victims of their valuables at gunpoint. ItContinue reading “Marauders Mug 6 Victims In One Morning Across Chicago”
Congress Moves To Prevent Looming Rail Strike
By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times November 30, 2022 WASHINGTON – Congress may be forced to take drastic action to prevent a looming US rail workers strike that threatens to shutdown an already weakened economy suffering from high inflation and supply chain issues. The Biden administration pleaded with Congress to act afterContinue reading “Congress Moves To Prevent Looming Rail Strike”
Pedestrian Hit By Metra Train In Arlington Heights
By The Chicago Time Staff November 30, 2022 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – A pedestrian was hit by a Metra train Wednesday morning at a railroad crossing in Arlington Heights. Authorities have asked people to avoid the railroad crossing at North Ridge Avenue and Northwest Highway. Metra sent out an alert informing riders that inboundContinue reading “Pedestrian Hit By Metra Train In Arlington Heights”
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