Thursday, June 30, 2022
Celebrating a Century at the Arboretum
By The Morton Arboretum In honor of The Morton Arboretum’s centennial milestone, its horticulturists selected a cultivar of the rare Zamoyski’s linden to be designated the Centennial™ linden. A number will be planted across the Chicago region as part of the Centennial Tree Planting Initiative, with the goal of furtherContinue reading “Celebrating a Century at the Arboretum”
Pritzker To Face Bailey In Fight For Illinois Governorship
By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 28, 2022 CHICAGO — Illinois voters have chosen incumbent Governor J. B. Pritzker and Republican State Senator Darren Bailey to battle for the Illinois governorship in November. Pritzker trampled unknown Democrat challenger, Beverly Miles, paving the way for his fight for a secondContinue reading “Pritzker To Face Bailey In Fight For Illinois Governorship”
Walgreens To Retain Ownership Of Its Successful Boots Business
By The Chicago Times Business Staff June 29, 2022 DEERFIELD, IL — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced Tuesday its decision to keep its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses under its existing According to WBA, “. . . productive discussions held with a range of parties, receiving significant interest fromContinue reading “Walgreens To Retain Ownership Of Its Successful Boots Business”
Chicago Teen Handed Eight Years For Stealing Car At Gunpoint
By The Chicago Times Staff June 29, 2022 WHEATON — A Chicago teen has been sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint in 2021. According to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Deondre Logan, 18, was sentenced by Judge Brian Telander. The State had requestedContinue reading “Chicago Teen Handed Eight Years For Stealing Car At Gunpoint”
Chicago Pools To Reopen July 5 As Park District Shuffles Lifeguards
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 29, 2022 CHICAGO – As the lifeguard shortage stretches into the heat of summer, the Chicago Park District will divert lifeguards from North Avenue Beach and Calumet Park Beach to open 37 Chicago area pools by July 5. Currently, 55% of the targeted number of qualified seasonalContinue reading “Chicago Pools To Reopen July 5 As Park District Shuffles Lifeguards”
Mother Receives $20 Million In Birth Injury Case Against Advocate Christ Hospital
By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times June 28, 2022 CHICAGO – A mother was awarded $20 million by a Cook County Jury after they sided with her in a case that claimed an area hospital was negligent during the birth of her child causing severe brain damage. On Friday after a three-week trial at theContinue reading “Mother Receives $20 Million In Birth Injury Case Against Advocate Christ Hospital”
Chicago Police Officer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Man Due In Court
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 27, 2022 CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer accused of sexually assaulting a man while in custody is scheduled to be in court on Monday. According to prosecutors, Carlyle Calhoun was guarding the victim at St. Bernard Hospital in 2018 after the victim had been arrested. CalhounContinue reading “Chicago Police Officer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Man Due In Court”
DuPage: 2022 Midterm Primary Election Turnout Strong
By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 26, 2022 WHEATON, IL — Voter turnout for the 2022 Midterm Primary Election remains strong in DuPage County exceeding the 2018 Primary. According to the DuPage County Clerk’s Office, 15,600 plus voters have cast ballots at 22 Early Voting sites throughout DuPage County since May 19. SinceContinue reading “DuPage: 2022 Midterm Primary Election Turnout Strong”
PRITZKER TO CALL SPECIAL SESSION AFTER SCOTUS ABORTION RULING
By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 25, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J.B. Pritzker to call a special session of the General Assembly to focus on legislation to strengthen abortion laws in Illinois. Pritzker announced Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 abortion rights case Roe v. Wade. However, Illinois hasContinue reading “PRITZKER TO CALL SPECIAL SESSION AFTER SCOTUS ABORTION RULING”
Two Suspects Charged With Carjacking Rideshare Driver
By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times June 25, 2022 CHICAGO — Two Chicago men have been charged after allegedly carjacking a rideshare driver by gunpoint on Chicago’s North Side. On Friday, Hansen Dandridge Jr., 18, was charged with one felony count of stealing a vehicle and one felony count of possession of a firearm withContinue reading “Two Suspects Charged With Carjacking Rideshare Driver”
Chicago Hedge Fund Billionaire Ken Griffin Flees Illinois
By P. J. McNeil, The Chicago Times June 23, 2022 CHICAGO – Ken Griffin, CEO and founder of famed hedge fund company Citadel, LCC announce the company is relocating to Florida. Griffin announced the decision Thursday that he has moved his family to Miami and the headquarters of his Citadel hedge fund and, Citadel Securities,Continue reading “Chicago Hedge Fund Billionaire Ken Griffin Flees Illinois”
Ukraine Strikes Crimean Oil Platform
By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times June 22, 2022 SEVASTOPOL – Crimean officials announced Monday that Ukraine fired on Black Sea oil drilling platforms wounding three. The Russian controlled governor of Crimea announced three people were injured and seven are missing after Ukraine attacked three oil drilling platforms in the Black Sea off the CrimeanContinue reading “Ukraine Strikes Crimean Oil Platform”
Comedian Trevor Noah Will To Headline Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand
By The Chicago Times Staff June 20, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Trevor Noah, Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show”, will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 19. Noah has written, produced, and starred in 11 comedy specials, including his most recent “Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia”Continue reading “Comedian Trevor Noah Will To Headline Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand”
Monkey Pox Hits Indiana
By The Chicago Times Staff June 19, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana health officials announced the state’s first probable case of Monkey Pox on Sunday. According to the Indiana Department of Health, the alleged infected patient remains isolated while confirmatory testing at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is completed. Health officials are diligently searchingContinue reading “Monkey Pox Hits Indiana”
Bartlett Man Found Guilty of 2018 Murder
By The Chicago Times Staff June 19, 2022 WHEATON – A Bartlett man was found guilty of murder Thursday. Donald Pelka, 63, was found guilty of First-Degree Murder in the 2018 shooting death of Kyle Goidas, 29, of Glendale Heights. The jury reached their verdict after two hours of deliberations following a five-day-long trial. Court documentContinue reading “Bartlett Man Found Guilty of 2018 Murder”
Germany Returns To Coal Power
By The Chicago Times Staff June 19, 2022 BERLIN – Germany to ration the use of natural gas in production of electricity as supply dwindles from Russian pipeline Russian state-owned Gazprom announced that supply reductions could be expected from the Nord Stream pipeline as repairs are completed. However, many in the European Union believe RussiaContinue reading “Germany Returns To Coal Power”
FDA: AUTHORIZES COVID-19 SHOTS FOR INFANTS
By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration approved COVID-19 vaccinations for infants allowing for vaccinations to begin next week. The FDA approved the use of shots from Moderna and Pfizer for nearly 18 million juveniles under the age of 5. However, the Centers for DiseaseContinue reading “FDA: AUTHORIZES COVID-19 SHOTS FOR INFANTS”
Metra Seeking Input About Next Strategic Plan
By Metra Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Metra launched a survey today to solicit feedback from riders and the public about proposed revisions to its mission and vision statements and about new strategic goals for the agency. The feedback will be used to help create Metra’s next five-year strategic plan. The survey can be found here.Continue reading “Metra Seeking Input About Next Strategic Plan”
Russia: Former US Embassy Worker Sentenced For Smuggling Drugs
By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 MOSCOW — A former US embassy worker has been sentenced to 14 years in a Russian maximum-security prison for after being found guilty of cannabis smuggling and illegal storage of drugs. Former US embassy worker, Marc Fogel, was found guilty by a Russian (nee Soviet) courtContinue reading “Russia: Former US Embassy Worker Sentenced For Smuggling Drugs”
Wheels Falling Off: Toyota Recalls First Production Electric Car and Tundra Series
By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times June 27, 2022 PLANO, TX – Auto giant Toyota has issued recalls for its first production electric car and Tundra series pickup trucks for problems in which nuts or bolts can become lose causing wheels or axles to disconnect. On Thursday, Toyota Motor Sales USA issued a warning to owners of BZ4X model electric SUVs to stop driving them immediately because the wheels might fall off. The recall applies to all units sold in the North American market. According to Toyota, bolts that hold the wheels on can loosen after even a fewContinue reading “Wheels Falling Off: Toyota Recalls First Production Electric Car and Tundra Series”
Teamsters Threaten U.S. Foods Over Contract Negotiations
By Sloan Wilson, The Chicago Times June 23, 2022 SALEM, VA – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has threatened work stoppages as contract negotiations with US foods become contentious. According to a press release by the Teamsters “Workers at a growing number of US Foods Distribution Centers throughout the East Coast are considering the possibility of walking off the job following an increasing number of unresolved labor contracts.” Teamsters at these locations claim US Foods “violated” federal labor laws with illegal terminations, unilaterally changing working conditions and negotiating in bad faith with Teamsters officials. “Unfair labor practices and unsettled contractsContinue reading “Teamsters Threaten U.S. Foods Over Contract Negotiations”
McDonald’s Agrees To Pay France $1.3 Billion In Tax Fraud Case
By The Chicago Times Business Staff June 18, 2022 PARIS — McDonald’s has agreed to pay over $1.3 billion to the French state on Thursday to settle a tax fraud case after years of alleged tax evasion. The tax fraud investigation was opened in 2016 after a legal complaint by union members. The French court alleged that McDonald’s France, McDonald’s System of France, MCD Luxembourg Real Estate agreed to pay a total of $1.3 billion in fines, penalties and back taxes to settle the case. According to prosecutors, McDonald’s was accused of hiding profits made in France in lower-tax LuxembourgContinue reading “McDonald’s Agrees To Pay France $1.3 Billion In Tax Fraud Case”
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