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By Robert Lonnegan, The Chicago Times June 2, 2023 CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on Thursday the appointment of Mary Richardson-Lowry as the City of Chicago’s Corporation Counsel. Richardson-Lowry will provide legal counsel and representation for the City’s Departments, Boards, and the Chicago City Council.    “I’m proud to announce Mary Richardson-Lowry as the CityContinue reading “Mayor Johnson Appoints Mary Richardson-Lowry as Chicago’s Corporation Counsel”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 2, 2023 CHICAGO – A 14-year-old teen was killed and four others were wounded in a mass shooting in the Fuller Park Neighborhood on Thursday night. Chicago police said, around 8:20 pm, a group of people started shooting at another group in the 4200 block of SouthContinue reading “Mass Shooting: 1 Dead, 4 Wounded in Chicago”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times May 31, 2023 OAK BROOK, IL – An Oswego man has been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle. According to prosecutors, on May 29, 2023, around 6:22 pm, Craig Singleton, 43, of the 400 block of Grape Vine Trail, was allegedly driving inContinue reading “Oswego Man Charged with Leading Police on 110 MPH High-Speed Chase”

By Ned Fielder, The Chicago Times May 31, 2023 CAMDEN, NJ – Campbell Soup Company announced Tuesday the sale of their Emerald nuts business to Flagstone Foods. In 2018, Campbell acquired the Emerald nuts business as part of the Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. acquisition.  According to Campbell, the Emerald business generated net sales of $66 million inContinue reading “Campbell Soup Sells Emerald Nuts to Flagstone Foods”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times May 31, 2023 WASHINGTON – The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control on Tuesday sanctioned 17 individuals and entities involved in the international proliferation of equipment used to produce illicit drugs. The Treasury Department said these targets are directly or indirectly involved in theContinue reading “U.S. Treasury Sanctions China–Mexico Based Enablers of Fentanyl Pill Production”

By The Chicago Times Staff May 27, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago woman has been charged in the June 2022 murder of a 4-year-old girl in the Gresham neighborhood. According to Chicago police, on June 24, 2022,  26-year-old Asha Green, of the 1300 block of W. 82nd St, allegedly caused the fatal injury of aContinue reading “Chicago Woman Charged in  2022 Murder of 4-Year-Old Girl”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times May 27, 2023 TAIPEI – Communist China sailed its Shandong aircraft carrier through the disputed Taiwan Strait on Saturday as it continues to bully the small self governed island of Taiwan. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry confirmed it had detected three Communist Chinese warships, including the Shandong, transiting theContinue reading “Communist China’s Aircraft Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times May 26, 2023 CHICAGO — Chicago Police Department Interim Superintendent Fred L. Waller announced on Thursday the promotion of Commander William Bradley to First Deputy Superintendent.   As First Deputy Superintendent, Bradley will serve as second-in-command and will oversee day-to-day and strategic operations for CPD. “I have workedContinue reading “CPD: Commander William Bradley Promoted to First Deputy Superintendent of Police”

By Kwame Michaels, The Chicago Times May 26, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the 2021 robbery of a woman at gunpoint in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Chicago police said, on December 8, 2021, Daryl McKinley, 20, of the 8000 block of S. Harvard Ave, Chicago, allegedly robbed a woman atContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in 2021 Armed Robbery in Logan Square”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times May 26, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois General Assembly pushed through a measure that will require any constitutional challenge to state laws to be filed in either Cook or Sangamon counties. The Democrat led Illinois House on Thursday voted 69-35 to force through a set of amendments toContinue reading “Lawmakers Pass Bill to Limit Constitutional Lawsuits to Cook and Sangamon County”

By The Chicago Times Staff May 25, 2023 CHICAGO — A woman was shot while sitting in a parked vehicle inside a Jewel-Osco supermarket on the Far South Side. Chicago police said, around 10:40 pm on Wednesday, the female victim, 25, was shot while sitting in the backseat of a vehicle in the parking lotContinue reading “Woman Shot in Parking Lot of Far South Side Jewel-Osco “

By Thomas F. Keefer, The Chicago Times May 25, 2023 LAKE ERIE – A fire broke out Tuesday night on a lake freighter off the western shores of Lake Erie. According to the US Coast Guard, an engine-room fire broke out on the Canadian owned MV Cuyahoga around 10 pm Tuesday off the Canadian coastContinue reading “Great Lakes Freighter Catches Fire on Lake Erie”

By James Taggart, The Chicago Times May 21, 2023 EVANSTON, IL – A Chicago man has been charged in the attempted kidnapping of a woman in Evanston on Saturday. Evanston Police said, on May 20, 2023, at approximately 9:45 am, James Saye, 28, of the 6100 block of North Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL, allegedly attemptedContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in Attempted Kidnapping of Evanston Woman”

By The Chicago Times Staff May 21, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense announced today additional security assistance to meet Ukraine’s security and defense needs.  This authorization by the Biden administration marks the thirty-eighth drawdown of equipment from Department of Defense inventories for Ukraine since August 2021.  The authorization includes additional ammunition for USContinue reading “Pentagon Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine”

By The Chicago Times Staff May 21, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the murder of an Austin neighborhood woman in 2020.  According to the Chicago Police Department, Victor Terrell, 35, was taken into custody on Friday when he was identified as the man who, on Nov 9, 2020, allegedly participatedContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in 2020 Murder of Austin Woman”

By J.J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times May 20, 2023 CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Friday the appointment of Garien Gatewood as the City of Chicago’s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety.   As the first-ever Deputy Mayor of Community Safety, Gatewood will be responsible for leading cross-government efforts to eliminate the root causes of crime andContinue reading “Mayor Johnson Appoints First-Ever Deputy Mayor of Community Safety”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff May 20, 2023 DALLAS –  Southwest Airlines Co announced more nonstop service to the nation’s capital in an expansion of summer travel options by bringing two additional nonstop routes to Reagan National Airport. From Jul 11 through Sep 4, 2023, Southwest will offer additional nonstop service between Memphis (TN)Continue reading “Southwest Airlines Expands Service to Nation’s Capital with New Nonstop Routes “

By Frank Savage, The Chicago Times May 19, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Aviation and Air Serbia announced Wednesday the carrier’s inaugural flight between O’Hare International Airport and Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport which has not happened since 1992.   “On behalf of Mayor Brandon Johnson, I welcome Air Serbia to Chicago, and we lookContinue reading “Direct Flights Between Belgrade and Chicago Return After 31-Years”

By The Chicago Times Staff May 19, 2023 NIGERIA – Two US government vehicles were attacked on Wednesday in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria.  The US Department of State said the convoy was carrying nine Nigerian nationals: five employees of the US Mission to Nigeria and four members of the NigeriaContinue reading “US Convoy Attacked in Nigeria “

By Thomas F. Keefer, The Chicago Times May 19, 2023 DETROIT – A lake freighter that was stuck in the Detroit River was freed on Thursday under the direction of the US Coast Guard. According to the US Coast Guard Sector Detroit, the 639-foot MV Mark W. Barker, ran soft aground in the Detroit RiverContinue reading “Great Lakes Freighter Freed From Detroit River”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times May 19, 2023 WASHINGTON – The US and Taiwan have reached an agreement on Thursday on the first stage of the historic “21st Century” trade initiative despite increased bullying from Communist China. The agreement now paves the way for the US and Taiwan to commence negotiations on tradeContinue reading “US and Taiwan Agree on First Part of ’21st Century’ Trade Pact”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times May 17, 2023 JOLIET, IL – A Joliet man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for the murder of another man after a heated argument.   According to prosecutors, Nathaniel Hill, 44, of Joliet, was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Daniel Rippy to 80 years in prison for theContinue reading “Joliet Man Handed 80 Years in Jail for 2020 Joliet Murder”

By Clara Thompson, The Chicago Times May 17, 2023 NEWARK – A Russian national and resident has been charged with using three different ransomware variants to attack numerous victims throughout the United States, including law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. and New Jersey. According to an indictment unsealed by the Justice Department, it is allegedContinue reading “Russian Man Charged with Ransomware Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure”

By James R Scott, The Chicago Times May 16, 2023 CHICAGO – Newly sworn in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson got right down to business on Monday by signing his first executive orders to usher in the new regime.  Johnson’s first four executive orders created new deputy mayors and bolstered his control over the Chicago PoliceContinue reading “Mayor Johnson Signs First Executive Orders”

By The Chicago Times Staff May 16, 2023 DES PLAINES, IL – A Des Plaines man was killed last weekend when his motorcycle was struck by a car in Des Plaines. According to police, John E. Lawson, 60, was driving a 2020 Honda motorcycle on Rand Road when he was struck by a 2013 KiaContinue reading “Des Plaines Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash”

By James M. Douglas, The Chicago Times May 16, 2023 FALLS CHURCH, VA – Northrop Grumman Corporation announced Monday the delivery of key Integrated Battle Command System components for Poland’s WISŁA medium range air defense program.   Northrop’s delivery of the IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) relays supports the WISŁA program’s fielding schedule, which isContinue reading “Northrop Grumman Delivers Integrated Battle Command System to Poland”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times May 15, 2023 CHICAGO – Brandon Johnson was sworn in Monday as Chicago’s 57th mayor as defeated Mayor Lori Lightfoot exits the stage of history. Johnson, now the mayor of the nation’s third largest city, will have an uphill battle to tackle the problems facing Chicago, such as highContinue reading “Chicago’s New Mayor: Brandon Johnson Sworn In”

Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson US Department of State May 13, 2023 The United States welcomes the agreement today for a ceasefire to bring an end to the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians who were killed and those who were injured in the violence. The United StatesContinue reading “Welcoming Ceasefire Agreement in Israel and Gaza”

By John Armour, The Chicago Times May 14, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago-based online marketplace announced Wednesday it has terminated its lease agreement at its North Side headquarters, formally the headquarters of Montgomery Ward, as it faces economic challenges and reorganization. Groupon also issued a “going concern” warning which could be an indication that theContinue reading “Chicago: Groupon Terminates North Side Headquarters Lease”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff May 13, 2023 BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Board of Directors of Vulcan Materials Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on Saturday of $0.43 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 9, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business onContinue reading “Vulcan Declares Quarterly Dividend”

By Gus Manion, The Chicago Times May 13, 2023 LONGUEUIL, CANADA –  Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of Pratt & Whitney, announced Friday that it will invest $10 million to expand the capabilities of its Wichita Falls, Texas engine component repair facility, “We continue to invest and grow in Wichita Falls because of theContinue reading “Pratt & Whitney Canada to Invest $10 Million in Component Repair Facility in Texas”

Southwest Airlines May 11, 2023 The union representing Southwest Pilots shared the expected result that its strike authorization vote was approved. We’d like Southwest’s Customers and Employees to know:   Southwest’s Pilots are not on strike, and the vote result has no impact on our scheduled operations. We are staffed and prepared to welcome travelers forContinue reading “Southwest Statement Regarding Results of the Pilots’ Strike Authorization Vote”

City of West Chicago May 11, 2023 On Tuesday, May 16, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will be applying an aerial biological pesticide via a low-flying helicopter on approximately 187 acres of land over the Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve to eliminate Gypsy Moths in the area. The application will be applied within the areasContinue reading “Aerial Pesticide Application of Pratt’s Wayne Woods Scheduled for May 16”

By Joseph Accardo, The Chicago Times May 11, 2023 COOK COUNTY, IL – A Worth Township man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the theft of over 600 stolen catalytic converters. According to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, charges were announced Thursday after an investigation was launched on May 9.  On May 7,Continue reading “Cook County Sheriff’s Bust Recovers 600 Stolen Catalytic Converters”

By James Malone, The Chicago Times May 5, 2023 CHICAGO – Chicago police have announced plans to increase their street presence in an effort to counter summer violence and potential riots. In response to years of unruly behavior during the summer months in Chicago and weeks after hundreds of teenagers terrorized citizens and tourists downtown,Continue reading “Chicago Police to Increase Presence to Counter Summer Violence”

FBI Atlanta Public Affairs Specialist Jenna Sellitto May 4, 2023 The FBI is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Tiara Ann Thomas (aka “Red”) of Macon, Georgia. Thomas is wanted by the FBI Macon Resident Agency for Violation of Pretrial Release for the original offenses of ConspiracyContinue reading “FBI Offers Reward for Arrest of Fugitive Tiara Thomas”

By Fred Sandstrom, The Chicago Times May 5, 2023 GLEN ELLYN, IL – A Glenbard West High School student has been accused of phoning in a bomb threat to the high school. According to Glen Ellyn police, on May 3, 2023, around 11:12 am, a seventeen-year-old male allegedly left a voicemail for administrators at GlenbardContinue reading “Glenbard West Student Charged in Bomb Threat to School”

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 4, 2023 “Westmont Special Events is excited to announce this year’s Westmont Cruisin Nights & Street Fair schedule, which includes classic car theme nights, live entertainment, art shows hosted by the Creative Arts Network, and many fun activities for the whole family,” said Westmont Special Events Executive Director KristinaContinue reading “Cruisin’ Nights Kickoff June 1”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times May 4, 2023 CHICAGO – Two men were taken into custody on Tuesday after they were caught with 44 pounds of fentanyl in their checked luggage.  According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration, 26-year-old Jamire Holingshed and 24-year-old Robert Lewis, both of Detroit, Michigan, have been under investigationContinue reading “Two Michigan Men Caught Smuggling Large Amounts of Fentanyl at Midway”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times May 3, 2023 HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s pro-communist leader moved to strengthen Beijing’s plan to end democratic government in Hong Kong by unveiling a scheme to eliminate directly elected seats on local district councils. John Lee, Chief Executive and communist puppet, believes the proposed elimination will reduceContinue reading “Communist China to Further Restrict Democracy in Hong Kong “

Baxter International Inc. May 1, 2023 Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on July 3, 2023, to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2023. The indicated annual dividendContinue reading “Baxter Declares Quarterly Dividend”

By Kwame Michaels, The Chicago Times April 29, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the murder of another man back in March in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. According to Chicago police, at approximately 2:50 pm, on March 04, 2023, Jelen Lee, 21,of the 6500 block of S. Yale Ave, allegedly shotContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged with Murder of 30-Year-Old Male”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times April 29, 2023 JOLIET, IL – A Joliet police officer was stabbed in the stomach Saturday morning while performing a welfare check. According to police, officers were called to a home around 4 am on Bevan Drive West after a report of an unknown person in the yard ofContinue reading “Joliet: Police Officer Stabbed Performing Welfare Check”

By Paul J. Jones, The Chicago Times April 28, 2023 CHARLEVOIX, MI – The US Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie and local agencies announced Wednesday that they will be conducting an emergency response training exercise in Charlevoix and Beaver Island April 28 and 29. The Coast Guard said local residents might see increased emergencyContinue reading “Coast Guard Conducts Exercise on Beaver Island April 28-29”

By David Slavik, The Chicago Times April 28, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois National Guard will commemorate its 300th birthday in Springfield Illinois in May.   The Illinois National Guard officially turns 300 years old on May 9, but will celebrate on May 6 by commemorating significant dates in its history with a day fullContinue reading “Illinois National Guard Commemorates 300 Years of Service”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff April 25, 2023 DETROIT – General Motors Company announced Monday that its Board of Directors has declared a second-quarter 2023 cash dividend on the company’s outstanding common stock of $0.09 per share to be payable June 15, 2023, to all common shareholders of record as of the close ofContinue reading “GM Declares Quarterly Dividend”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times April 28, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced Thursday that it has sanctioned four senior officials of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization for its role in the hostage-taking of US nationals in Iran. The IRGC-IO frequently holds andContinue reading “Treasury Sanctions Officials of Iranian and Russian Intelligence Agencies Over Wrongful Detentions”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times April 28, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service announced recently on its website that it is hiring armed special agents throughout the nation. According to a job posting on the IRS website, the tax collecting agency is in heat to hire special agents who are authorized to carryContinue reading “IRS to Hire Armed Criminal Investigators”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times April 28, 2023 BOLINGBROOK, IL – A Bolingbrook man has been found guilty for the stabbing of a man involved with his ex-girlfriend.  Prosecutors said 37-year-old Ivan Atilano was found guilty of attempted murder, home invasion, residential burglary, aggravated battery, criminal trespass, and domestic battery. According to police, onContinue reading “Bolingbrook Man Found Guilty of Stabbing Man Involved with Ex-Girl Friend”

By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times April 27, 2023 NEW YORK –  Investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. announced today that it will acquire the Namsan Green Building, an office building located in South Korea. The Namsan Green Building, constructed in 1994, is a 188,890-square-foot office building in Seoul that is centrally located nearContinue reading “KKR Acquires Namsan Green Building “

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times April 27, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced today in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 58 awards totaling $6.6 million through the Route 66 Grant Program and Tourism Marketing Grant Programs to boost local tourism efforts and attract visitors to driveContinue reading “Governor Pritzker Awards $6.6 Million for Route 66 Tourism Grants “

By Hank Sheridan, The Chicago Times April 25, 2023 CHICAGO – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election in 2024. “I will be stepping down as state’s attorney,” Foxx said at an expensive luncheon at Chicago’s City Club surrounded by her supporters and Chicago’s elite still willing toContinue reading “Unpopular Cook County State’s Attorney Will not Seek Reelection in 2024”

By J.J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times April 22, 2023 CHICAGO – A Downers Grove man was arrested for his role in a high-speed crash that injured two of his passengers in the Brighton Park neighborhood. According to Chicago police, on April 2, 2023, Ricardo Ortega-Flores, 19, of the 4800 block of Belmont Rd., Downers Grove,Continue reading “Downers Grove Man Charged with Aggravated Reckless Driving”

By S. E. Flynn, The Chicago Times April 22, 2023 SOUTH CHINA SEA – The wreck of the Second World War Japanese transport ship, the SS Montevideo Maru, was discovered by deep-sea explorers in April.  The Montevideo Maru was torpedoed off the Philippine coast in 1942 killing nearly 1,000 ANZAC prisoners of war. The maritimeContinue reading “WWII Wreck of the POW Transport SS Montevideo Maru Discovered”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times April 20, 2023 WHEATON, IL – A Cook County man has been sentenced to fourteen years for his involvement in a drug conspiracy to deliver fentanyl from out of state.  DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Jerry De Jesus Rodriguez Hernandez, 25, formerly of Stickney wasContinue reading “Cook County Man Handed 14-Year Sentence for Drug Conspiracy”

By Fred Sandstrom, The Chicago Times April 19, 2023 OAK BROOK, IL – Three suspects have been charged in leading police on a high-speed chase after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Oak Brook TJ Maxx. According to prosecutors, on April 14, 2023, around 2:48 pm, Oak Brook police observed a GMC Acadia, allegedly driven byContinue reading “Three Charged in High-Speed Chase and Burglary at Oak Brook T.J. Maxx”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times April 19, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than four and a half years in federal prison for offering and providing bribes to City of Chicago officials in an effort to benefit his clients. According to prosecutors, Roberto Caldero, 70, of Chicago pleadedContinue reading “Chicago Man Sentenced to More Than Four and a Half Years for Bribing City Officials”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times April 14, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in a carjacking that happened in the Roseland neighborhood back in November of 2022. Chicago police said, on Nov 3, 2022, around 7:00 pm, Marquell Davis, 21, of the 5800 block of S. Michigan Ave, allegedly tookContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in November 2022 Roseland Carjacking”

By Gus G. Manion, The Chicago Times April 14, 2023 FALLS CHURCH, VA – Northrop Grumman announced Thursday that the United States Defense Department has approved full rate production for its Integrated Battle Command System.   Northrop Grumman said the decision scales the US Army’s ability to field the paradigm-changing system, enabling “sensor to decider toContinue reading “DOD Approves Northrop Grumman’s IBCS for Full Rate Production”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times April 13, 2023 FRANKFORT, IL – Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery of a T-Mobile store in Frankfort on Wednesday. Frankfort police said they responded to calls Wednesday afternoon of suspicious activity at businesses located at La Grange and St. Francis Roads.  On scene, officersContinue reading “Three Arrested in T-Mobile Theft”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times April 12, 2023 DOWNERS GROVE, IL – A Downers Grove man has been charged in a fatal crash that killed a man from Darien, Illinois. Prosecutors said, on April 3, 2023, at approximately 5:49 pm, Jacob Liapis, 21, of the 2200 block of Prentiss Drive, crashed his vehicle inContinue reading “Man Charged in Fatal Crash in Downers Grove”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times April 11, 2023 CAROL STREAM, IL – A Roselle teen was charged for leading police on a high-speed chase in Carol Stream. According to prosecutors, on April 7, 2023, around 10:27 pm, a Carol Stream police officer observed a car, allegedly driven by the 14-year-old suspect, turning outContinue reading “Roselle Teen Charged in High-Speed Chase”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times April 8, 2023 BLAGNAC, FRANCE – Airbus Helicopters, a division of French aircraft giant Airbus, has signed a contract with GDAT, one of Communist China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators. The deal was signed as French President Emmanuel Macron makes a state visit to Communist China.  AccordingContinue reading “Airbus Signs Helicopter Deal with Communist China’s GDAT”

By David Slavik, The Chicago Times April 8, 2023 ROCKFORD, IL – A DeKalb man was handed nearly eight years in prison Thursday for his part in a robbery of a DeKalb area restaurant and a Sycamore area bank. A US District judge sentenced Kevin Hagemeier, 26, to nearly eight and a half years inContinue reading “DeKalb Man Jailed for Robbery of a Bank and Fast Food Establishment”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times April 8, 2023 Lake County, IL – A former Antioch man has been sentenced to four years in jail for threatening the lives of two Lake County judges. According to prosecutors, on April 6, Grayson Kash Jackson, 44, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of threatening a public officialContinue reading “Former Antioch Man Handed Four Years for Threatening Lake County Judges”

By Sumner Jacobs, The Chicago Times April 8, 2023 WASHINGTON – The United States Postal Service reported on Friday that delivery performance metrics for the 13th week of the second quarter (FY 2023) was consistent or improved across all mail categories.  USPS claims that mail or package deliveries across the nation remained at an averageContinue reading “Post Office Averages 2.5 Days to Deliver in Second Quarter”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times April 7, 2023 CHICAGO – Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker dashed Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s highly controversial plan to tax financial transactions which could gut Chicago’s financial district. In a meeting on Friday, Johnson, a progressive leftist Democrat, pitched an $800 million dollar tax plan to Pritzker, which would needContinue reading “Pritzker Kills Johnson’s Financial Transactions Tax”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times April 6, 2023 WASHINGTON – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced this week that he will make a run for the White House in 2024, making him the second Democratic candidate to challenge the Biden administration’s hold on the White House. Kennedy, 69, the son of former US SenatorContinue reading “RFK Jr. Makes 2024 Presidential Bid”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times April 4, 2023 CHICAGO — A California man was charged on Monday with wire fraud for defrauding multiple investors out of millions of dollars as part of a fake investment scheme. Federal prosecutors alleged that Sean Grusd, 31, of California, devised and carried out a scheme from 2021Continue reading “California Man Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scam”

By Jack Beringer, The Chicago Times April 4, 2023 HOUSTON – NASA and the Canadian Space Agency announced Monday the four Artemis astronauts who will orbit the Moon on the Orion spacecraft. During an event at Ellington Field near the Johnson Space Center in Houston, NASA announced that astronauts Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover,Continue reading “NASA Names Artemis II Moon Mission Astronauts”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times April 4, 2023 WEST CHICAGO, IL – A West Chicago man has been charged with fleeing police and leading police on a high-speed chase. According to prosecutors, on March 31, 2023, around 10:16 am,  Salvador Bautista, 19, of the 600 block of E. Grand Lake Boulevard, was allegedly drivingContinue reading “West Chicago Man Charged with Leading Police on High-Speed Chase”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times April 2, 2023 HELSINKI – Finland’s main conservative party was victorious in parliamentary elections Sunday in a three-way race placing conservative populists in second place, and leaving leftist Prime Minister Sanna Marin in last place. According to election officials the center-right National Coalition Party won 20.8% of the countedContinue reading “Finland: Conservative Party Wins Election”

By The Chicago Times Staff March 31, 2023 CHICAGO – The defeated and controversial Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, issued the following statement about actions taken by the City Council. “Today, the City Council took steps to reorganize itself for the next four years. While this process and vote are unusual, particularly given the timing,Continue reading “Statement from Defeated Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot”

By Paul J. Jones, The Chicago Times March 31, 2023 ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA – Raytheon Technologies announced today that the US Navy has selected them for phase one of the Hypersonic Air-Launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare weapon program, also known as HALO.  HALO is a carrier-based offensive anti-ship strike weapon that supports the US Navy’s longContinue reading “US Navy Selects Raytheon Technologies for Anti-Ship Strike Weapon”

By Ned Fielder, The Chicago Times March 31, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve Board announced Thursday that it has fined Wells Fargo & Co., of San Francisco, California, $67.8 million for the firm’s “unsafe or unsound practices” relating to historical inadequate oversight of sanctions compliance risks at its subsidiary bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Continue reading “Wells Fargo Fined $67.8 million for Inadequate Oversight by Federal Reserve”

By James M. Douglas, The Chicago Times March 29, 2023 FALLS CHURCH, VA – Northrop Grumman Corporation, teamed with Shield AI, announced Tuesday that it has been chosen by the US Army to participate in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System competition, Increment 2, to replace the long-serving RQ-7B Shadow tactical unmanned aerial system. NorthropContinue reading “Northrop Grumman Teams with Shield AI for Future Unmanned Aircraft System Prototype”

By Kwame Michaels, The Chicago Times March 29, 2023 CHICAGO – Two Chicago men have been charged in the attempted murder of a man in the West Roseland neighborhood in November 2022. According to Chicago police, Khalid Mahadi, 20, of the 11200 block of S. Vernon Ave., and Elijah Washington, 22, of the 11200 blockContinue reading “Two Chicago Men Charged in 2022 Attempted Murder in West Roseland”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times March 29, 2023 NAPERVILLE, IL – A taxicab driver has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female customer in 2017. According to prosecutors, on July 9, 2017, Sandeep Arora, 48, of Naperville, picked up the victim and her friend at a Naperville establishment with the victim seated inContinue reading “Taxi Driver Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Passenger”

Cook County Treasurer’s Office March 28, 2023 COOK COUNTY, IL – Property owners have less than a week to pay First Installment bills for 2022 property taxes, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. Taxes must be paid by Monday, April 3, 2023, to avoid late charges imposed by state law. Payments made online atContinue reading “Pappas: Cook County Property Taxes Due April 3”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times March 28, 2023 CHICAGO – The owner of a Chicago area construction company has been charged with bribing an employee of the Cook County Assessor’s Office. Nitchoff has been charged by Morris Pasqual, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, with one count of conspiracyContinue reading “Cook County Corruption: Construction Company Caught Bribing Cook County Official”

By Frank Savage, The Chicago Times March 28, 2023 BETHESDA, MD – Lockheed Martin announced Monday that the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Center has selected Lockheed to develop an advanced propulsion Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF) missile.  “Lockheed Martin is partnering with the U.S. Army to give soldiers a decisive edge on the battlefieldContinue reading “US Army Selects Lockheed Martin to Develop Maneuverable Long Range Missile”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times March 25, 2023 CLINTON, IL – An owner and operator of four DeWitt County convenience stores has been charged with sales tax fraud by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. According to Raoul’s office, 38-year-old Surjit Singh, of Clinton, Illinois, allegedly defrauded the state out of more than $100,000 inContinue reading “DeWitt County Convenience Store Owner Charged with Sales Tax Fraud”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times March 24, 2023 VILLA PARK, IL – Two Aurora male juveniles, one of which was allegedly armed, have been charged in leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car through Villa Park and Westchester.  According to police, on March 21, 2023, around 9:55 am, a Villa ParkContinue reading “Aurora Juveniles Charged in High Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff March 24, 2023 DAVIDSON, NC – Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced Thursday that it has been awarded a follow-on contract by the United States Marine Corps to provide small form factor network router and switch modules to support communications modernization with highly portable expeditionary network communications technology.  Per the contract, Curtiss-WrightContinue reading “Curtiss-Wright to Provide US Marine Corps with Expeditionary Network Communications Technology”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times March 24, 2023 OAK BROOK, IL –  Two Cook County men have been charged in the robbery of an Oak Brook Ulta Beauty store on Thursday. According to prosecutors, on March 23, 2023, at approximately 6:00 pm, Oak Brook police responded to a retail theft call at an UltaContinue reading “Two Cook County Men Charged with Burglary from Oak Brook Ulta Beauty store”

By Gus G. Manion, The Chicago Times March 22, 2023 CINCINNATI, OH – GE Aerospace announced that the Republic of Korea’s Navy has selected GE Marine’s LM500 gas turbine engines to power the first four PKX-B Batch-II patrol boats.   GE Aerospace said 32 LM500 gas turbines are aboard 16 PKX-B Batch-I ships with future Batch-IIContinue reading “South Korean Navy Chooses GE Marine’s LM500 to Power Patrol Boats”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times March 21, 2023 CHICAGO – A former Chicago Public Schools employee has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to one count of making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to federal prosecutors, Pedro Soto, 48, of Chicago, admitted in a pleaContinue reading “Former Chicago Public Schools Employee Skates on 18 Months of Probation”

By Gus G. Manion, The Chicago Times March 18, 2023 ARLINGTON, VA – Boeing announced Friday that it will produce 184 AH-64E Apaches for the US Army and international customers.  According to Boeing, this $1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value of the contract to $2.1 billion. “We are enhancing the U.S. Army’sContinue reading “Boeing to Produce 184 Apaches for U.S. Army and Allies”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times March 17, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Public Health announced today that it will expand its existing wastewater surveillance program to include testing for poliovirus.   CDPH said wastewater testing began this week to analyze water samples collected from area reclamation plants that serve the City of ChicagoContinue reading “Chicago Department of Public Health to Test Wastewater for Polio”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times March 17, 2023 AURORA, IL – A Geneva man pleaded guilty on Thursday for his role in a DUI crash that killed a Maywood resident and injured two other men. According to prosecutors, on March 7, 2022, at approximately 7:40 pm, Aurora police officers responded to a crash onContinue reading “Geneva Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Aurora DUI Crash”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times March 15, 2023 CHICAGO – A land deal involving the former Malcom X College site on the Near West Side would pave the way for the Chicago Blackhawks to expand its Fifth Third Arena training complex while also generating $5.9 million for the planned Sankofa Wellness Village inContinue reading “Near West Side Land Deal Would Enable Fifth Third Arena Expansion”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times March 15, 2023 CHICAGO – The City Council passed the Smart Streets Pilots Ordinance today that establishes two downtown pilot programs aimed to improve traffic safety, enhance protections for pedestrians and bicyclists, and speed up public transportation. The ordinance, introduced in January by defeated Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot andContinue reading “City Council Passes Smart Streets Ordinance that Includes License Plate Recognition “

By The Chicago Times Staff March 15, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the 2021 robbery of a store in Lake View East. According to Chicago police, Christopher Savage, 20, of the 700 block of E. 72nd Street, Chicago, was taken into custody on March 13, 2023, in the 200 blockContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in 2021 Lake View East Armed Robbery”

By Ned Fielder, The Chicago Times March 14, 2023 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – Westinghouse Electric Company announced that it has received approval from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use its Advanced Doped Pellet Technology fuel pellets in United States pressurized water reactors. Westinghouse said the approval follows a successful demonstration to the NRC and theContinue reading “Westinghouse ADOPT Fuel Achieves Regulatory Approval”

By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times March 14, 2023 DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Univar Solutions Inc. announced today that it will be purchased by Apollo after the two companies entered into a definitive merger agreement to be completed in an all-cash transaction of approximately $8.1 billion.  According to Univar, the transaction includes a minority investmentContinue reading “Univar Solutions to be Acquired by Apollo for $8.1 Billion”

By Kwame Michaels, The Chicago Times March 14, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Police Department is warning residents in the Grand Crossing neighborhood of multiple carjackings and robberies in the area. Police said that several robbery incidents have occurred throughout February and March in which 2-5 masked offenders approach victims sitting in their vehicle.  VictimContinue reading “Chicago Police Warn Residents in Grand Crossing of Multiple Robberies”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times March 14, 2023 CHICAGO – A 17-year-old male has been charged in the robbery of a female at gunpoint in the North Kenwood neighborhood. Chicago police said the male suspect was taken into custody on Monday, at approximately 7:59 pm in the 3800 block of S. Cottage Grove AveContinue reading “17-Year-Old Charged in Armed Robbery in North Kenwood”

By John Armour, The Chicago Times March 13, 2023 CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office announced Friday that the City has reached a $23.8 million settlement with e-cigarette maker JUUL Labs over claims that the company was engaged in harmful and deceptive business practices by marketing and selling vaping products to juveniles. “E-cigarette businessesContinue reading “$23.8 Million Settlement Reached Between the City of Chicago and E-Cigarette Maker Juul Labs”

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation March 12, 2023 WASHINGTON — Signature Bank, New York, NY, was closed today by the New York State Department of Financial Services, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect depositors, the FDIC transferred all the deposits and substantially all of the assets of Signature Bank toContinue reading “FDIC Establishes Signature Bridge Bank, N.A., as Successor to Signature Bank, New York, NY”

Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC March 12, 2023 Washington, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg: Today we are taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidenceContinue reading “Joint Statement by the Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC”