Woman From Ford Heights Arrested In Lansing Walmart Fire
By The Chicago Times Staff January 24, 2022 LANSING, IL – Police have arrested Heather Weeden for setting two fires inside a Walmart located in Lansing, Indiana. Weeden, of Ford Heights, Illinois, has been charged with aggravated arson and retail theft. In a hearing, Judge Charles S. Beach ordered WeedenContinue reading “Woman From Ford Heights Arrested In Lansing Walmart Fire”
U.S. Advises Families Of Ukraine Embassy Staff To Leave
By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times January 23, 2022 WASHINGTON – The US Department of State has advised family members of US Embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the county as the threat of a Russian invasion increases. The State Department has also advised that non-essential embassy staff andContinue reading “U.S. Advises Families Of Ukraine Embassy Staff To Leave”
Federal Reserve Moves Toward Rate Hike As Inflation Rages
By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times January 24, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve will likely begin raising interest rates in March for the first time in three years as inflation rages throughout the nation. Many of the central bank officials support the rate hike, which some economists believeContinue reading “Federal Reserve Moves Toward Rate Hike As Inflation Rages”
Highland Park: Mandate On Vaccination Papers Faces Resistance
By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times January 22, 2022 HIGHLAND PARK, IL – Highland Park’s mandate on residents presenting vaccination papers to access local businesses is facing mounting resistance. Citizens of Highland Park are planning to hold a rally on Sunday at Port Clinton Square to show support for ending the vaccine mandate, which theyContinue reading “Highland Park: Mandate On Vaccination Papers Faces Resistance”
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Smothers Probe Of Botched Smokestack Implosion
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 21, 2022 CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday refused to release the full investigation completed by former Chicago Inspector General William Marbeck into the botched demolition of the Crawford coal power plant smokestack in Little Village. For those that do not live in Little Village, theContinue reading “Mayor Lori Lightfoot Smothers Probe Of Botched Smokestack Implosion”
Plainfield Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Indiana
By David Slavik, The Chicago Times January 21, 2022 LAPORTE COUNTY, IN – A Plainfield man was arrested Thursday after leading Indiana State Police in high pursuit chase in LaPorte County, Indiana. According to Indiana State Police, state troopers were following a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with stolen plates southbound on Franklin Street. After severalContinue reading “Plainfield Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Indiana”
Pritzker Announces Next Phase Of Houbolt Road Project In Joliet
By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 JOLIET, IL — Gov. J. B. Pritzker announced Thursday the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and interchange which is part of Pritzker’s $1.2 billion commitment to improve and modernize Interstate 80 through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. “The next phaseContinue reading “Pritzker Announces Next Phase Of Houbolt Road Project In Joliet”
Decatur: Man Arrested In Connection Of Carjacking A Good Samaritan
By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 DECATUR, IL — A man wanted for the carjacking of a good Samaritan in Indiana was arrested in Decatur, Illinois. Decatur police reported that Randy Terrell Brown-Watkins was arrested on January 13 in Decatur on separate charges and is awaiting extradition to Lake County, Indiana. AccordingContinue reading “Decatur: Man Arrested In Connection Of Carjacking A Good Samaritan”
Man Stabbed In The Head While Riding Red Line Train On The South Side
By The Chicago Times Staff January 20, 2022 CHICAGO — A man was stabbed in the head on the CTA Red Line Wednesday night near the 79th Street station on the South Side. According to Chicago police, a 33-year-old man was stabbed in the head while riding on the Red Line around 10:45 p.m. afterContinue reading “Man Stabbed In The Head While Riding Red Line Train On The South Side”
Cook County Judge Removed From Bench After Belittling Lawyer
By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 CHICAGO — Cook County Judge William Raines, who was caught on camera making belittling comments about an attorney, has been removed from the bench and will undergo sensitivity training. Chief Judge Timothy Evans’s office has ordered Raines to receive sensitivity training and has placed RainesContinue reading “Cook County Judge Removed From Bench After Belittling Lawyer”
Hong Kong: Government Orders 2,000 Animals Slaughtered After Hamster Tests Positive For COVID-19
By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times January 18, 2022 HONG KONG – Authorities in Hong Kong announced Tuesday that 2,000 small animals will be slaughtered after several tested positive for the COVID-19 at a pet store. Authorities also banned the sale of hamsters and the import of small mammals. The ban is in responseContinue reading “Hong Kong: Government Orders 2,000 Animals Slaughtered After Hamster Tests Positive For COVID-19”
University Of Chicago: Gunman Wounded In Shootout With Police
By The Chicago Times Staff January 18, 2022 CHICAGO – A gunman was wounded in a brazen shootout with University of Chicago police Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park. According to University of Chicago Police, the shootout occurred at 11:39 a.m. near Woodlawn Avenue and Hyde Park Boulevard. The gunman was shot multiple times andContinue reading “University Of Chicago: Gunman Wounded In Shootout With Police”
Vic Mensa Charged With Possession Of Drugs At Airport
By The Chicago Times Staff January 18, 2022 WASHINGTON – Vic Mensa, a Chicago rapper, was arrested after authorities discovered drugs in his luggage Saturday morning at Dulles International Airport. Vic Mensa, 28, had just landed from a flight from Ghana when U.S. Customs and Border Protection found 41 grams of liquid LSD, 124 gramsContinue reading “Vic Mensa Charged With Possession Of Drugs At Airport”
Lake County: Waukegan Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
By The Chicago Times Staff January 15, 2022 WAUKEGAN, IL — – A Waukegan man was arrested for trafficking cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs in Lake County. Deonte L. Johnson, 34, is facing multiple charges for unlawful possession of drugs and weapons, according to the Lake Sheriff’s Office. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special InvestigationsContinue reading “Lake County: Waukegan Man Charged With Drug Trafficking”
Chicago Cites 26 Businesses For Violating Proof Of Vaccination Order
By P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has fined 6 businesses and 10 restaurants for violating Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proof of vaccination order which requires patrons to present vaccination papers in order to be served. Lightfoot’s proof of vaccination order wentContinue reading “Chicago Cites 26 Businesses For Violating Proof Of Vaccination Order”
Chicago: Pregnant Mom Shot Dead While Sitting Outside Her Home
By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – A pregnant mother was shot to death by two gunmen while in a car parked outside her home. According to Chicago police, Derricka Patrick, 29, was shot in a parked car outside her home Wednesday night around 7:00 p.m. in the 7400 block ofContinue reading “Chicago: Pregnant Mom Shot Dead While Sitting Outside Her Home”
Teen Charged In Carjacking Of 66-Year-Old Man In Brainerd
By The Chicago Times Staff January 14, 2022 CHICAGO — A 15-year-old has been charged with the carjacking of a 66-year-old man in the Brainerd. Chicago police said the 15-year-old was identified by the 66-year-old victim as the carjacker which occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the 9100 block of South Parnell. According toContinue reading “Teen Charged In Carjacking Of 66-Year-Old Man In Brainerd”
Loop: 4 Stabbed On CTA Platforms Within Hours Apart
By The Chicago Times Staff January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – Four people were stabbed within hours in two separate attacks on CTA platforms in the Loop. Chicago police said three people were stabbed around 9:20 p.m. on the Jackson Red Line platform. Two assailants approached a 29-year-old male victim and demanded his backpack at knifepoint. Continue reading “Loop: 4 Stabbed On CTA Platforms Within Hours Apart”
Man Shot While Trying To Stop Armed Robbery On North Side
By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – A 60-year-old-man was shot while trying to stop an armed robbery Thursday night on the North Side. According to Chicago police, the man saw a 34-year-old woman being robbed at gunpoint in the 5900 block of North Glenwood Avenue in Magnolia Glen. The 60-year-oldContinue reading “Man Shot While Trying To Stop Armed Robbery On North Side”
Toyota: Land Cruiser Is Sold Out, US Frozen Out
By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times January 21, 2022 TOYOTA, JAPAN – Toyota announced that the new Land Cruiser SUV is sold out for the next four years due to production shortages and high demand. “We sincerely apologize for the fact that Land Cruiser has been very well received not only in Japan but also around the world, and it is expected that it will take a long time to deliver it after receiving an order. The delivery time for ordering from now on may be about 4 years. We will do our utmost to shorten the delivery timeContinue reading “Toyota: Land Cruiser Is Sold Out, US Frozen Out”
American Airlines Loses $931 million In Fourth Quarter
By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 FORT WORTH, TX – American Airlines reported a loss of $931 million in the fourth quarter. American Airlines said first quarter revenue is estimated to be lower by 22% in comparison to the first quarter of 2019. American Airlines reported that revenue was $9.43 billion, which beat analysts’ expectations of $9.34 billion. Although the airline industry as a whole saw higher demand during the holiday season, the staffing shortages due to COVID-19 led to thousands of cancellations, which ate into to profits. In comparison, United Airlines reported a $646 millionContinue reading “American Airlines Loses $931 million In Fourth Quarter”
Microsoft To Buy Activision Blizzard $70 Billion
By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times January 18, 2022 REDMOND, WA — Microsoft announced the purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 Billion. According to a press release, the all cash purchase will elevate Microsoft, famous for the Xbox gaming system, into one of the largest videogame companies in the world. The purchase will have to be approved by U.S. and European regulators. Activision Blizzard Inc’s shares popped up 27% in early trading Tuesday, wiping out a six-month downturn since California’s discrimination lawsuit was filed. Microsoft recently purchased ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, for $7.5Continue reading “Microsoft To Buy Activision Blizzard $70 Billion”
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