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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”

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”

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 possibilityContinue reading “Teamsters Threaten U.S. Foods Over Contract Negotiations”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 courtContinue reading “McDonald’s Agrees To Pay France $1.3 Billion In Tax Fraud Case”

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”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 BUDAPEST — Hungary’s Finance Minister Mihaly Varga announced that his nation will not support a minimum global corporate tax rate. The European Union was expected to finalize an agreement Friday to set a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, in accordance with a 140-nation agreementContinue reading “EU: Hungary Rejects Globalist Minimum Corporate Tax Rate Reform”

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”

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”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 2.9 million vehicles with faulty transmissions that could lead to rollaway crashes.  The recall covers the following models: Fusion (2013-2021), Escape (2013-2019), C-Max (2018), Transit Connect (2013-2021), and Edge (2015-2018). According to the NationalContinue reading “Ford To Recall 2.9 Million Vehicles”

By Peter Lawrence, The Chicago Times June 15, 2022 BAGDAD – Satellite images indicate that Iran is readying for a space launch Tuesday. Maxar Technologies released images of a launch pad at the notorious Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s Semnan province.  Images showed a rocket being attached to a launch tower. Iranian state-controlled media, theContinue reading “Iran Preparing For Rocket Launch”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 15, 2022 AURORA, IL – An Aurora man was found guilty Tuesday for savagely beating an infant girl after asking his girlfriend if he was the father. Court documents revealed that on January 10, 2021, an intoxicated and volatile Brain Clemente was home with his girlfriend andContinue reading “Aurora Criminal Found Guilty In Brutal Beating Of Baby Girl”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times June 14, 2022 DEERFIELD, IL – Heavy equipment giant Caterpillar Inc. announced Tuesday that it will relocate its global headquarters to Irving, Texas. Caterpillar’s global headquarters was moved to Deerfield in 2018 from Peoria for over 90 years.  For over 60 years Illinois has represented the largest concentrationContinue reading “Caterpillar Flees Illinois For Better Future”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 12, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3617 on Friday which is hoped to address the shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois and increase access to high-quality mental health services across the State. According to the Governor’s Office “The bill temporarily allows professional licenseesContinue reading “Pritzker Signs Legislation Increasing Mental Health Workforce In Illinois”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times June 11, 2022 DEERFIELD, IL – The Board of Directors of Deerfield based Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) approved an increase to the quarterly cash dividend by 9 cents, an 8% increase, to $1.20 per share of common stock, payable August 19, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2022.Continue reading “Caterpillar To Increase Dividend”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 11, 2022 WHEATON – A 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly forcing someone to withdraw cash from an ATM at gunpoint. According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney, Levern Danley, of Wheaton, has been charged with armed robbery with a firearm.  On Saturday June 4, Danley asked twoContinue reading “Wheaton: Man Forces Victim To Withdraw Cash From ATM At Gunpoint”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times June 10, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago man smashed a vehicle that he carjacked at gunpoint and choked a good Samaritan before attempting to carjack another vehicle at gunpoint. According to Cook County prosecutors, a Cook County Judge on Thursday ordered 30-year-old Deshawn Singleton, of the 2200 blockContinue reading “Carjacker Wrecks Stolen Car, Attempts to Strangle Good Samaritan”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 10, 2022 CHICAGO — On Wednesday, the Chicago Transit Board backed a new pass called the Regional Connect Pass that could potentially share service between CTA, Metra and Pace services. The Regional Connect Pass would be available as an add-on for riders who have an unlimited-ride Metra monthly passContinue reading “CTA Approves Monthly Regional Connect Pass”

By W. Spencer, The Chicago Times June 10, 2022 ALGIERS – North African nation Algeria announced suspension trade with Spain over status of Western Sahara. Algerian government officials made the trade suspension announcement one day after they tore up a 20-year-old “friendship” treaty with Spain which committed both nations to cooperation in controlling migration.  TheContinue reading “Algeria To Sever Trade With Spain”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 10, 2022 CHICAGO – A teen has been charged for shooting former Chicago Police Department superintendent. According to CPD, the teen has been charged with one count of aggravated battery on a person older than 60-years-of-age. Police reports indicate that on Sunday evening the teen allegedly shot ex-CPD superintendentContinue reading “17-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting Ex-CPD Superintendent With Paintball Gun”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 9, 2022 JOLIET, IL – A bank in Joliet was robbed Thursday by a man armed with a knife. According to police, at 10:45 pm officers were called to a possible armed robbery at Heartland Bank and Trust located at 5650 Caton Farm Road. Police reports indicate that aContinue reading “Man Robs Bank In Joliet Armed With Knife”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times June 8, 2022 CHICAGO – Federal prosecutors are pressing hard for a two-year prison sentence for former Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson (D) for cheating on his taxes and lying to federal regulators. In response, Thompson’s defense team has requested probation due to Thompson’s disbarment and forced resignation from theContinue reading “Federal Government Seeks Two Year Sentence For Disgraced Former Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 8, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL – The DuPage County coroner has released the name of a man shot and killed by a Naperville police officer. Edward C. Samaan, 28, of Naperville was caught on video charging an officer with a hatchet while the officer was conducting a trafficContinue reading “Naperville Axe Man Identified”

By Willard Hughes, The Chicago Times June 8, 2022 AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General to launch investigation into Twitter for possible deceptive trade practices as Elon Musk attempts to purchase the social media company. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office is investigating Twitter for potential false reporting of bots on itsContinue reading “Texas AG To Investigate Twitter For Possible Deceptive Trade Practices”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 7, 2022 CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday she will seek re-election. Lightfoot will face a crowded field of other candidates looking to occupy the Fifth Floor of City Hall.  Alderman Roderick Sawyer, the son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer, is the latest candidate toContinue reading “Lightfoot Announces Re-Election Campaign”

by P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times June 6, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Board of Elections just announced that more than 100,000 voters throughout 73 precincts will not be allowed to cast their vote in their local precinct. The Board of Elections will force voters to travel farther to exercise their right to voteContinue reading “Shenanigans? Chicago Board Of Elections Requests Closure Of 73 Polling Sites On Northside”

by The Chicago Times Staff June 6, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL — A man was stabbed inside a Naperville health club Sunday morning. According to police, officers responded to reports of a male victim stabbed just after 11:00 am in the 3100 block of Route 5, at an LA Fitness.  The victim was stabbed multiple timesContinue reading “Naperville: Man Stabbed At LA Fitness”

by John McPhaul, The Chicago Times June 5, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday a new set of requirements that increase the amount of ethanol to be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply. Most gasoline sold in the U.S. contains 10% ethanol and is a major economic factor in Midwestern states, likeContinue reading “EPA To Require More Ethanol In Gas”

by Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times June 5, 2022 BENTONVILLE, AR — Top Walmart executives disclosed to investors on Friday some suppliers have been responding to Walmart’s efforts to lower prices for customers in the face of high inflation, material, and labor costs. “There are certain suppliers that have taken one line, others thatContinue reading “Walmart Working With Suppliers To Lower Prices”

by The Chicago Times Staff June 4, 2022 CHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Aviation announced Thursday that construction will start on a new, six-story parking garage that will service the expanded Terminal 5.  The $1 billion investment is expected to double the amount of available parking at the terminal. “O’Hare is the world’s gatewayContinue reading “O’Hare: New Parking Garage Will Double Available Parking At Terminal 5”

by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 4, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J. B. Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Friday that expand the use of expressway cameras for law enforcement agencies to investigate criminal activities along expressways and State highways.  This legislation is effective immediately. “There is nothing more important than keepingContinue reading “Pritzker Signs Bill to Expand Use of Expressway Cameras for Law Enforcement Investigations”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 3, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL – Naperville police gun down man armed with a hatchet Friday morning during a traffic stop. According to police, an officer was conducting a routine traffic stop around 11 am near the intersection of Bond Street and McDowell Road when another vehicle pulledContinue reading “Naperville Police Gun Down Criminal Armed With Hatchet”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times June 2, 2022 BEIJING – Amazon.com to end Kindle device and services in communist China. On Thursday, Amazon announced the decision on WeChat, saying it was pulling the Kindle from the communist Chinese market, but Amazon’s remaining operations, not restricted by the communist government, would continue. Amazon alsoContinue reading “Amazon To Axe Kindle Out Of Communist China”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 2, 2022 LOMBARD, IL – An Elgin man has been charged in the fatal DUI crash that killed teen passenger. Raymond Griffin, 24, has been charged with two counts of Aggravated DUI Causing Death and one count of Misdemeanor Speeding 35 mph over the speed limit.  Griffin’sContinue reading “Elgin Man Charged In Fatal Flaming DUI Crash”

by James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 1, 2022 CHICAGO – Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, announced Wednesday that he is joining the race to defeat Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Vallas, 69, headed-up CPS from 1995-2001 and other school systems throughout the nation.  Vallas also ran for mayor of Chicago in 2019.Continue reading “Vallas To Run For Mayor”

by The Chicago Times Staff June 1, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was shot in the Little Village neighborhood early Wednesday morning. The 22-year-old victim was walking in the area around 3:30 am in the 2800 block of South Keeler Avenue when he was fired upon by several gunman.  The victim was wounded in the legContinue reading “Man Shot In Little Village”

by The Chicago Times Staff May 29, 2022 CHICAGO – A suburban man faces charges of attempted murder and felony arson in connection with setting man on fire. According to police, Joseph Guardia, 27, of Melrose Park was charged with attempted first-degree murder and felony arson charges for setting Joseph “Walking Man” Kromelis on fireContinue reading “Suspect Charged In Attempted Murder Of ‘Walking Man’”

by T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times May 28, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL – According to Naperville police, a local convenience store was robbed at gun point. Approximately at 4 am on Saturday, Naperville police responded to an armed robbery at a store in the 1400 block of E Chicago Ave.  According to police, the suspectContinue reading “Naperville Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint”

by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times May 28, 2022 OSLO – Russia test-fired a hypersonic Zircon nuclear capable cruise missile that traveled over 625 miles. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the missile was launched from the Barents Sea and hit a target in the White Sea. Video of the test fire showed the missileContinue reading “Russia Fires Zircon “Plasma Stealth” Hypersonic Cruise Missile In Test-Launch”

by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of bills designed to combat the ever-rising level of carjackings and vehicle thefts. According to the Governor’s Office, the bills target the use of key-fob-hacking, allocate $6.5 million in law enforcement grants, and waive fines and tickets accumulated onContinue reading “Pritzker Signs Bills Aimed To Combat Carjackings”

by Clara Thompson, The Chicago Times May 26, 2022 CAPE CANAVERAL – Boeing’s Starliner capsule returned from the International Space Station on Wednesday. Boeing completed it final test flight of the Starliner capsule which will hopefully be released for use by NASA to shuttle astronauts to the ISS.  The capsule parachuted into the New MexicoContinue reading “Boeing “Taxi” Capsule Lands Back On Earth”

by Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times May 25, 2022 DEARBORN, MI — Ford Motor Company to settle claims by 40 U.S. state attorneys general that the auto giant made misleading claims about fuel economy and payload capacity of various vehicles. In a settlement filed on Tuesday in San Diego Superior Court in California, FordContinue reading “Ford To Pay $19 Million To Settle Misleading Fuel Economy Claims”

by Al Brown, The Chicago Times May 25, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago City Council is expected to rubber stamp Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Bally’s Chicago Casino in River West. In a Monday meeting, 27 members on a special committee, appointed by Lightfoot, approved the proposed $1.73 billion dollar casino which green lights the proposal forContinue reading “City Council Expected To Rubber Stamp Bally’s Chicago Casino”

by Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times May 24, 2022 AMSTERDAM – Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler, announces partnership with Samsung SDI to build electric vehicle battery plant in the North America. On Tuesday, Stellantis and Samsung agreed to a $2.5 billion joint investment that is estimated to create 1,400 new jobs in Kokomo, Indiana,Continue reading “Stellantis To Build EV Battery Plant In North America”

by Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times May 24, 2022 CHICAGO – Chicago police release photos of suspect that brutally stabbed a CTA rider. According to police reports, a man was stabbed on the CTA Blue line late Monday night at the Clinton Blue Line Station in the West Loop.  James Parsons, 43, was found byContinue reading “CPD Release Photos Of CTA Killing Suspect”

by Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times May 19, 2022 LONDON – United Kingdom’s inflation rate breaks 40 year high on par with United States.  Recession and stagflation expected. According to the British Office for National Statistics, inflation for consumer goods reached 9%, in April, which has not been seen since the early 1980s.  Britain’sContinue reading “UK Inflation Matches US, Soars To Highest Point In 40 Years”

by Gary Parker, The Chicago Times May 19, 2022 CHICAGO – Mayor Lori Lightfoot orders resumption of water meter installations. According to a Fifth-Floor announcement, citizens of Chicago will soon have new water meters installed at a minimum cost of $1,300 per home.  Lightfoot had placed the project on hold in 2019 when lead levelsContinue reading “Lightfoot Orders Resumption Of Water Meter Installations”

by Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times May 17, 2022 CHICAGO – ComEd announces expansion of apprenticeship program to hire entry level workers to meet future demand. “Illinois’ clean energy transformation requires a highly trained energy workforce, and ComEd is investing to expand apprenticeship pathways and to recruit more diverse, local talent to meet future demand.Continue reading “ComEd To Hire 180 New Entry-level Employees in 2022”

by James R. Scott, The Chicago Times May 17, 2022 CHICAGO – A 19-year-old man has been charged in the brutal shooting of Dakotah Earley. According to police, Tyshon Brownlee, of Oak Park, has been charged in the shooting of Earley and other robberies in the neighborhood.  Brownlee has been charged with four counts ofContinue reading “Suspect Charged In Lincoln Park Shooting Of Dakotah Earley”

by R. M. Vargas, The Chicago Times May 17, 2022 HAVANA – Communist Cuba’s National Assembly of People’s Power enacted a new penal code that tightens existing limits on dissent against communist policies and leaders. According to Cuban Supreme Court President Rubén Remigio Ferro the new penal code will bring increased restrictions on Cuban citizensContinue reading “Cuba’s Penal Code Targets Political Dissenters”

by P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times May 8, 2022 CHICAGO – Man shot mowing lawn on Mother’s Day in West Pullman was running to aid other victims has passed away. According to police, Larry Purnell, 64, was in the middle of mowing a customer’s lawn in West Pullman when he heard gunshots ring outContinue reading “West Pullman: Victim In Slater Triple Shooting Dies After Attempting To Help Others”

by The Chicago Times Business Staff May 8, 2022 LA GRANGE, IL – Starbuck’s employees in La Grange have rejected an attempted unionization ploy by Workers United. The La Grange Starbucks filed for representation with Workers United, an affiliate of the notorious Service Employees International Union (SEIU), back in January.  However, 5 months later, employeesContinue reading “Chicagoland Starbucks Store Rejects Workers United”

by The Chicago Times Staff May 7, 2022 CHICAGO – One man was murdered in West Pullman on Saturday. According to police reports, three men were shot on South Lowe near 116th around 3 p.m. after a gunman exited a parked vehicle and opened fire. Bullets ripped through the air killing 26-year-old Brandon Slater andContinue reading “Man Murdered In West Pullman”

by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times April 27, 2022 WARSAW – According to the Polish government, Moscow has decided to suspend natural gas to Poland since the Polish government will not pay in Russian rubles, which is required by Russian sanctions imposed in response to sanctions imposed by western allied nations. Russian (nee Soviet) stateContinue reading “Europe: Russia To Suspend Natural Gas Supplies To Poland”

by Gary Parker, The Chicago Times April 27, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago man claims self-defense after allegedly bludgeoning a man to death with a hammer after they met at a local club. According to Chicago police, Gregory Stamps, 31, of Englewood, was discovered sitting in the stairwell of his apartment building in the 7100Continue reading “Chicago: Man Murdered With Hammer”

by Sloan T. Wilson April 23, 2022 CHICAGO – ComEd announced that it will donate over 3,300 trees and shrubs to northern Illinois communities to honor Arbor Day.  In collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program, ComEd has pledged to distribute trees and shrubs to 255 communities during the next two months.  SinceContinue reading “Electric Company To Plant Trees”

by T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times April 23, 2022 OAK LAWN, IL – A man allegedly struck another man in the head with a blunt object during an attempted carjacking. According to police, Osama Mansur, 23, of Chicago Ridge allegedly struck another man in the head during an attempted carjacking in the 5600 blockContinue reading “Oak Lawn: Car Jacking Victim Struck In Head”

by James R. Scott, The Chicago Times April 23, 2022 CHICAGO — A Cook County judge dismissed 44 cases connected to corrupt ex-Chicago police sergeant Ronald Watts. In a hearing Friday, Cook County judge Erica Reddick vacated 44 cases tied to Watts, bringing the total amount of cases vacated to 212. Watts and other formerContinue reading “Cases Tied To Corrupt Chicago Cop Watts Dismissed”

by Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times April 8, 2022 CHICAGO – Metra to expand rail service on its UP Northwest Line and UP North Line starting April 25th. Metra has announced that it will “significantly” expand weekday service on its UP Northwest Line and modification to its UP North Line. “We have said sinceContinue reading “Metra To Expand Rail Service”

by Horace Douglas, The Chicago Times April 8, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker announced plans to suspend grocery taxes and freeze the state’s fuel tax. According to Pritzker’s office, $1.8 billion have been earmarked in the new budget for taxpayer relief. “Over the last few weeks, and especially over the lastContinue reading “Pritzker To Place Grocery Sales Tax On A Diet”

by Al Brown, The Chicago Times March 31, 2022 BESSEMER, AL – It appears that Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama have rejected unionization attempts this Thursday with a vote 993 to 875 against forming a union.  However, the National Labor Relations Board stated that 416 challenged votes could overturn the decision. According to StuartContinue reading “Amazon Workers Reject Unionization In Alabama”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times March 31, 2022 CHICAGO — A 72-year-old woman was shot in the 3100 block of North Broadway in the Lake View neighborhood. According to police, the shooting occurred in broad daylight around 1:40 p.m. while the woman was pushing a small child in a stroller.  Reports indicate theContinue reading “Lake View: Elderly Woman Shot While Pushing Stroller”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times March 27, 2022 PYONGYANG – Communist North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un announced his intention to develop his offensive military capabilities even if it meant prolonging the starvation of the North Korean population outside of Pyongyang.  The announcement came days after the DPRK military launched their first intercontinentalContinue reading “Kim Jong Un Pledges Build Up Of Armed Forces While Population Starves”

By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times March 24, 2022 EDWARDSVILLE, IL – A licensed practical nurse has been convicted on charges of reckless conduct for failing to administer life-saving measures to a Collinsville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center patient. According to Madison County prosecutors, Christy McCall, 45, of Belleville was convicted and handed a sentence ofContinue reading “Killer Nurse Convicted”

By The Chicago Times Staff March 22, 2022 LAKE COUNTY, IN – Two Illinois men led police in a high-speed chase through Indiana in a stolen vehicle. On the late evening of March 20, Chicago resident Michael “Lead Foot” Lewis Jr, 26, and Anthony Wiley, 32, of Richton Park, were observed failing to stop atContinue reading “Indiana: Two Illinois Men Charged With Resisting Arrest And Grand Theft Auto”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times March 16, 2022 BERLIN – German Luftwaffe will purchase 35 F-35 fighter jets produced by U.S. based aerospace giant Lockheed Martin. The Luftwaffe made the announcement shortly after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated Germany will rearm its military to counter possible Russian aggression.  Olaf’s statement sent shockwaves across Europe,Continue reading “German Luftwaffe To Purchase F-35 Fighter Jets”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times March 15, 2022 CHICAGO – A fourth person has been charged in connection with the shameful Brennemann Elementary School fraud scheme. According to federal prosecutors, Debra M. Bannack, 62, allegedly conspired with Brennemann principle and business manager by fulfilling nearly $75,000 worth of fake purchase orders for schoolContinue reading “Chicago: Sale Rep Charged In Connection With CPS Fraud Scheme”

By Judd Mustin and Alex Dubček, The Chicago Times March 15, 2022 CHICAGO – A man placed on electronic monitoring for crimes committed in 2020 has been charged in the reckless firing of a gun into the ceiling of downtown restaurant after making violent threats to five staff members. Joshua Noah, 24, of Berwyn wasContinue reading “Cook County: Man On Electronic Monitoring Charged In Restaurant Shooting”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times March 15, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Another political appointee of Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker has resigned from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. According to Pritzker’s office, Jose Alvarez submitted a letter of resignation that stated his departure would be effective immediately.  Alvarez was hand picked by PritzkerContinue reading “Alvarez Resigns From Illinois Tollway”

By Alex Dubček, The Chicago Times March 9, 2022 CICERO, IL – Police issued three arrest warrants for a man suspected in several Cicero carjackings. According to Cicero police, Chicago resident Ricki Taylor, 33, allegedly carjacked four victims in the Cicero and Chicago area in the month of February and early March.  Police reports stateContinue reading “Cicero: Three Arrest Warrants Issued For Chicago Carjacker”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times March 8, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Biden administration rejected a Polish offer to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets to the depleted Ukrainian air force. According to the Pentagon, the Polish offer involved the transfer of Russian made MiG-29 aircraft to Ramstein Air Base in Germany where the aircraft wouldContinue reading “Biden Rejects Poland’s MiG-29 Fighter Jet Transfer To Ukraine Air Force”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times March 5, 2022 CHICAGO – American motorists experience sticker shock as gas prices rocket to the top of the market. According to government economists, prices at the pump have exploded nearly 25 cents over the past week as the price of oil rises due to Russia’s invasion ofContinue reading “U.S. GAS PRICES SURGE AS WAR RAGES IN EUROPE”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times March 2, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was indicted Wednesday on 22 criminal counts including racketeering and bribery. According to federal prosecutors, for decades Madigan, 79, used the power of his elected offices and professional position to further his personal criminal enterprise.  JohnContinue reading “FORMER ILLINOIS HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE ‘APPLES’ MADIGAN INDICTED”

By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times March 2, 2022 SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers presented legislation last Thursday that proposes to solve the alarming teacher shortage that is plaguing Illinois. The proposed legislation will extend the number of days retired teachers would be able to teach within a given school year, lower age restrictions for paraprofessionals, andContinue reading “Springfield To Address Teacher Shortage”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times March 2,2022 CHICAGO — Greed proved too much for a suburban businessman who plead guilty for swindling a hospital out of $2.5 million dollars of PPE money. According to court documents, Burr Ridge resident Dennis Haggerty, 45, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to one count of wireContinue reading “$2 Million PPE Swindler Pleads Guilty”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 25, 2022 MARKHAM, IL – Three schools in Markham have been awarded $100,000 from Amazon. Amazon announced it has awarded $100,000 to the Barack Obama Academy, Markham Park School, and Prairie Hill Junior High School. “We really want Amazon to continue to learn from the communities about your priorities,Continue reading “Markham: Three Cook County Schools Receive $100,000 From Amazon”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 25, 2022 BRUSSELS – The United States, Great Britain, the European Union announced Friday they will sanction President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister for their roles in the Ukrainian invasion. According to the Biden administration, the U.S. government will levy individual sanction of Putin and Russian Foreign MinisterContinue reading “Western Allies To Sanction Putin On A Personal Level”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times February 24, 2022 ORLAND PARK, IL – A Chicago man was arrested in Orland Park on Wednesday for obstructing police and having a loaded gun. According to Orland Park Police, officers were watching a suspicious vehicle at 856 Orland Square Drive when they observed a Jeep driving atContinue reading “Orland Park: Chicago Man Arrested For Loaded Hand Gun”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times February 24, 2022 KIEV – Russian military forces brutally invaded Ukraine on Thursday, starting with a volley of deadly airstrikes on military bases and cities.  Russia has strategically invaded on three fronts hoping to swallow Ukraine whole or force a surrender. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion onContinue reading “RUSSIA BRINGS WAR TO EUROPE AS INVASION OF UKRAINE UNFOLDS”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times February 22, 2022 ATLANTA — Home Depot holds firm that lumber prices will continue to fluctuate for the foreseeable future. According to incoming CEO Ted Decker, “When lumber hit those extraordinary highs in the early part of last year, we saw a dramatic unit productivity fall off, and thenContinue reading “Home Depot Believes Lumber Prices Will Continue To Fluctuate”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times February 22, 2022 CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot decreed Tuesday that she will end Chicago’s mask mandate and vaccine identification papers requirement for certain indoor spaces beginning next week. According to Lightfoot, the end of the mandates will coincide with the State of Illinois’s sunset of its indoorContinue reading “LIGHTFOOT TO END CITY INDOOR MASK MANDATE AND VACCINATION IDENTIFICATION PAPERS FOR CHICAGO”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times February 22, 2022 BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg believes there is strong evidence that Russian forces are planning a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Stoltenberg said in a statement “Every indication is that Russia is still planning a full-scale attack on Ukraine.” Stoltenberg’s remarks come just one day afterContinue reading “NATO: RUSSIA PLANNING FULL SCALE ATTACK ON UKRAINE”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times February 18, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor J. B. Pritzker’s appeal of a Sangamon County’s ruling over school mask mandates has been dismissed by an appellate court early on Friday. In earlier February, a Sangamon County judge ruled that Pritzker’s mask mandate was invalid.  Pritzker appealed that ruling toContinue reading “Illinois Judge Dismisses Pritzker’s School Mask Mandate”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times February 15, 2022 CHICAGO – A Metra conductor was robbed by a passenger Tuesday at the Van Buren Street Station. According to Metra, around 2:10 p.m., a Metra Electric Line heading into Chicago pulled into the Van Buren Street Station.  As the train came to a stop, the suspectContinue reading “Metra: Passenger Robs Conductor On Train”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Time February 9, 2022 CHICAGO — Disgraced former Chicago Police officer Anthony Abbate will be denied a city pension after his conviction for attacking a Northwest Side bartender in 2007. The state appeals court ruling on Monday overturns a Cook County judge’s ruling that Abbate was entitled to aContinue reading “Court Rules No Pension For CPD Officer Caught Beating Bartender”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times February 5, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL — A Naperville man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of a maintenance worker at an apartment complex. According to Naperville police, Xavier Caffey, 30, shot and killed Jeffery Churchill, 41.  Churchill worked as a maintenance manContinue reading “Naperville: Man Charged With Murdering Apartment Maintenance Worker”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times January 31, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J.B. Pritzker plans to present on Wednesday a reelection year budget proposal with $1 billion in one-time tax relief.  Many critics see this proposal as a reelection gimmick to buy votes. Pritzker was set to present his budget before a joint sessionContinue reading “Pritzker Touts Reelection Year Tax Relief”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 31, 2022 CLARENDON HILLS, IL — The FBI is searching for a man that robbed a bank on January 28 in Clarendon Hills. According to the FBI, at about 12:45 pm, a male suspect robbed the Clarendon Hills Bank located at 200 Burlington Avenue.  The suspect used a noteContinue reading “FBI Seeks Bank Robber In Clarendon Hills”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 31, 2022 CHICAGO – Two eyeglass stores were robbed in the downtown area. According to Chicago police, thieves targeted two eyeglass stores and stole designer eyeglass frames by conducting a smash and grabbed operation. The first burglary occurred last Wednesday around 4 am at a Lenscrafters located at 225Continue reading “Chicago: Designer Eyeglass Frames Stolen From Downtown Stores”

By Peter Lawrence, The Chicago Times January 30, 2022 BEIRUT – After a recent jail break in Syria and an attack on an army barracks in Iraq, the Islamic State is in the mind of many in who lived under their tyranny as attacks increase. The two attacks were some of the most daring sinceContinue reading “Islamic State Attacks Are On The Rise In Syria And Iraq”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 29, 2022 CHICAGO – A car crashed into a snowplow Saturday injuring two. According to Chicago police, around 12:45 am, a car was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Road and crashed into a snowplow traveling southbound in the 1011 block of State Street after failing to obey at a trafficContinue reading “Car Crashes Into Snowplow Injuring Two”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 28, 2022 CHICAGO – Two staff members of the Noble School Network have been placed on administrative leave after cutting a female student’s hair without her parents’ permission. According to Speer Academy, a staff member had cut eight inches of hair off sophomore Student IsaMara Padilla on the ordersContinue reading “Chicago: School Butchers Student’s Hair”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 28, 2022 MOSCOW – The Russian Foreign Minister declared that Moscow will not be the one to start a war over Ukraine. The Biden administration has warned the Ukraine government that a Russian invasion is possible by February.  However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has been put on recordContinue reading “Russia Claims It Will Not Start War With Ukraine”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff January 27, 2022 CHICAGO – McDonald’s finishes strong for 2021 despite rising meat prices. The Chicago based fast food giant announced that same-store sales rose 12.3% for the quarter, which was about 10% higher than Wall Street expected.  US same-store sales increased 7.5%, which McDonald’s claims was helped byContinue reading “McDonald’s Ends 2021 Strong Despite Rising Prices”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times January 27, 2022 BRUSSELS – On Thursday, the European Union, took further action in its dispute with communist China’s economic bullying of member state Lithuania to the World Trade Organization.  The EU accuses Beijing of undermining the 27-nation bloc’s single market. Valdis Dombrovskis, EU Trade Commissioner, reported to theContinue reading “European Union Responds To Red China Over Lithuanian Dispute”