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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”

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 butContinue reading “Toyota: Land Cruiser Is Sold Out, US Frozen Out”

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”

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”

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”

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,Continue reading “American Airlines Loses $931 million In Fourth Quarter”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 purchaseContinue reading “Microsoft To Buy Activision Blizzard $70 Billion”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

By James R. Scott and Claude Petain, The Chicago Times January 13, 2022 CHICAGO – In a historic move, employees of the Art Institute of Chicago have voted to become the first museum to unionize in Chicago. According to the tallies on Tuesday, a majority of museum workers voted to from the Art Institute ofContinue reading “Art Institute Workers Vote To Unionize”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times January 11, 2022 PYONGYANG – Communist North Korea announced today the test flight of a hypersonic missile. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Tuesday’s launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle was successful and demonstrated perfect glide jump flight and corkscrew maneuvering before plummeting into a targeted areaContinue reading “North Korea Launches Hypersonic Nuclear Missile In Test”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times January 11, 2022 ORLAND PARK, IL — A Chicago man on federal probation was arrested for stealing items from vehicles in Orland Park. According to Orland Park police, officers responded to a vehicle burglary that occurred in the parking lot of Orland Square Mall on Sunday afternoon.  Police reportsContinue reading “Orland Park: Chicago Man On Federal Probation Arrested For Purse Napping”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 11, 2022 CHICAGO – After the Chicago Teachers Union won two demands as a result of their “Wildcat Strike”, Chicago Public Schools may refuse to pay teachers that failed to report to class over the four-day work stoppage. According to CPS records, the four missed school days could costContinue reading “CPS May Not Pay Wildcat Teachers Who Refused To Work”

By Frank T. Slawson, The Chicago Times January 10, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears announced Monday that head coach Matt Nagy and General Manager Ryan Pace have been fired after a year of defeats. Nagy joined the Bears in 2018 and was once believed to be one the great offensive strategists in the sport. Continue reading “BEARS SACK NAGY AND PACE AFTER YEAR OF DEFEATS”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 8, 2022 LANSING, IL – Authorities suspect that arson played a role in two fires that happened Friday evening at a Walmart store. According to the Lansing Fire Department, two fires started around 6:30 p.m. at a Walmart located at 17625 Torrence Ave in Lansing Illinois.  Reports indicated thatContinue reading “Lansing: Police Suspect Arson In Two Walmart Fires”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times January 8, 2022 NUR-SULTAN – The former intelligence chief of Kazakhstan, Karim Massimov, has been arrested and charged with treason in efforts to quell a growing tide of protests. The National Security Committee made the announcement that Massimov, who was fired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was arrested for hisContinue reading “Kazakhstan Arrests Ex-Intelligence Boss On Treason”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times January 8, 2022 FORT WORTH, TX – On January 3, Lockheed Martin announced it has exceeded 2021 delivery goals for 2021.  The aerospace giant delivered three more F-35s than planned in 2021 to the United States and other international customers. According to Lockheed Martin, 142 F-35s, out an originalContinue reading “Lockheed Martin Exceeds F-35 Delivery Goals”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times January 7, 2022 CHICAGO – The well-known John Hancock Center, located at 875 North Michigan Avenue, dropped a large piece of aluminum cladding onto the sidewalk this afternoon. According to witnesses, the aluminum cladding plummeted to the ground around 2:50 p.m. and landed on a planter on the southsideContinue reading “John Hancock Center Drops Cladding, Frightens Local Tourist”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times January 6, 2022 ORLAND PARK, IL — A Chicago man allegedly stole a $12,500 necklace from Zevar Jewelers in Orland Square Mall last June. According to Orland Park police, on June 19, 2021, Zevar Jewelers reported that a male suspect nabbed a neckless.  Investigators discovered that the suspectContinue reading “Chicago Man Steals $12,500 Necklace From Zevar Jewelers”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 6, 2021 CHICAGO – A drug dealer was murdered in Marquette Park after sparring with another drug dealer over where to peddle drugs. According to Chicago police, Devonta Anderson, 30, was shot to death on December 20 after arguing over turf on South California Avenue.  Investigators claimContinue reading “Drug Dealer Killed In Marquette Park Turf Battle”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times January 4, 2022 CHICAGO – Workers at a Loop area Starbucks are pushing to unionize, joining a growing trend in North America for the coffee chain. Last week, 14 workers at a Loop area store submitted signed cards to join the Service Employees International Union and have now requestedContinue reading “Chicago: Starbucks Workers Move To Form Union”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 4, 2022 NEW YORK — Warner Chappell Music, subsidiary of Warner Music Group, announced January 3 that it has purchased the music catalog of the late David Bowie. The catalog consists of music created by Bowie during the 1960’s until his death in 2016.  The purchase includes more thanContinue reading “Warner Chappell Music Purchases Bowie Catalog”

By Horace Douglas, The Chicago Times January 4, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Representative Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, has proposed a bill to target the rise of “smash-and-grab” robberies. Durkin, Minority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, proposed House Bill 4275 which will make organized retail theft a crime punishable by up toContinue reading “DURKIN TO COMBAT ‘SMASH AND GRAB’ ROBBERIES”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff January 4, 2022 DETROIT — Ford Motor Company announced today that it will double annual production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck to 150,000 vehicles as orders for the vehicle have reached almost 200,000 ahead of its spring debut. Ford’s production increase is also a response to bitterContinue reading “Ford To Double Production Of F-150 Lightning”

By Kathrine Whitaker, The Chicago Times January 3, 2022 WESTMONT, IL – Three men and a juvenile have been charged in the New Year’s Eve burglary of a car dealership in Westmont. According to Westmont police, the robbery occurred around 4:30 a.m. on December 29 at the Laurel BMW dealership on Ogden Avenue.  As policeContinue reading “Westmont: 4 Charged In Car Dealership Robbery”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 3, 2022 ELMHURST, IL – The FBI is searching for a bank robber who targeting a bank in Elmhurst on New Year’s Eve. According to Elmhurst police, the robbery occurred at 3:13 p.m. at the Chase Bank at 163 N. York Road. The FBI described the bank robber asContinue reading “Elmhurst: New Year’s Eve Bank Robbery“

By T. C. Mayfield and P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times January 3, 2022 WEST CHICAGO, IL – Two Chicago men have been charged for the carjacking of a West Chicago man. Andre Turner, 19, of the 7500 block of Winchester Avenue and Tyrell Loury, 19 of the 7200 block of S. Phillips Avenue haveContinue reading “WEST CHICAGO CARJACKING”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 3, 2022 CHICAGO – A 12-year-old boy was murdered Sunday night while sitting on a bed in a home in Englewood. At 11:25 p.m., the 12-year-old was sitting in a bedroom in a home in the 5500 block of South Aberdeen Street when someone he knew shotContinue reading “Englewood: Young Child Murdered At Home”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 31, 2021 BRADLEY, IL – Four suspects in connection with the murder and wounding of police officers at a hotel in Bradley Illinois have been arrested. According to Bradley police, Darius D Sullivan, 25, wanted in connection to the shooting, was taken into on Friday at about 9 a.m.Continue reading “Four Suspects Arrested In Bradley Hotel Shooting That Killed Police Officer”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times December 30, 2021 WASHINGTON – According to the IRS, individuals who earned income from illegal activities must include it in their 2021 filings. “If you steal property, you must report its fair market value in your income in the year you steal it unless you return it to itsContinue reading “Criminals Put On Notice: Illegal Income Must Be Reported To IRS”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 30, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Secretary of State Jesse White ordered all driver services facilities to close for two weeks in January due to COVID-19. According to a press release on Wednesday, the closure will be from Jan 3 through Jan 17.  White’s office said online services will continueContinue reading “Secretary Of State To Close Driver Services Facilities For 2 Weeks”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 30, 2021 FAIRFIELD, IL — The suspect in the murder of a Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy has been captured. Ray Tate, 40, of Kentucky, allegedly hijacked a semi-truck after the murder of Deputy Sean Riley. Tate held the driver of the semi-truck at gunpoint and demanded the driver toContinue reading “Alleged Murderer of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Captured”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff December 30, 2021 BOSTON – According to fuel price watcher GasBuddy, Americans nationwide will be paying $4 per gallon for gas in the near future. GasBuddy estimates are based on rising demand “post pandemic recovery” and tightening oil supplies.  GasBuddy believes prices will peak around $4.13 per gallon inContinue reading “GasBuddy Predicts $4 Per Gallon by Middle Of 2022”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff December 30, 2021 CHICAGO – Vertical Harvest, a Wyoming-based agriculture company, announced on Dec 27 it will build a hydroponic farm in Pullman. According to Vertical Harvest, construction will begin in early 2022 on a $40 million, 63,000-square-foot farm adjacent to the Pullman Wheelworks Apartments, 901 E. 104th St. Continue reading “Pullman Area To Go Hydroponic”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times BRADLEY, IL — A police officer was murdered and another was badly injured in a shooting at a hotel in Bradley on Wednesday night. Bradley police officers responded to a complaint of dogs barking in an unsecured car in the parking lot of a Comfort Inn in theContinue reading “Bradley Police Officer Fatally Shot At Hotel”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times December 29, 2021 CHICAGO – According to a police dispatcher, there is an extreme shortage of police officers on the Northwest Side. Dispatcher Keith Thornton Jr., upheld as a hero on the night Ella French was shot, declared on Christmas Eve via Facebook Live of CPD shortages in theContinue reading “Chicago Police Shortage On Northwest Side”

By Horace Douglas, The Chicago Times December 29, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL – According to the latest census figures for Illinois, nearly 122,000 residents have left the state. According to the data, the net loss of 122,000 inhabitants has not been seen since the year 2000.  Population loss is due to residents fleeing the state andContinue reading “Illinois Loses 122,000 Residents In 2021”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times BURR RIDGE, IL – In defiance of a recent COVID vaccination mandate by the Cook County Department of Public Health, the mayor of Burr Ridge and mayor of Orland Park have chosen to ignore the mandate that applies to restaurants, bars, and other entertainment venues.  Starting Jan 3, mostContinue reading “Burr Ridge And Orland Park To Ignore Cook County’s New COVID Vaccination Mandate”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 29, 2021 MANITOWOC, WI — A woman from Chicago was rescued on Monday after she fell through the ice on a lake in northern Wisconsin. The 31-year-old woman was chasing after her dogs, who had run out onto the ice on Pigeon Lake, just south of Manitowoc about middayContinue reading “Wisconsin: Chicago Woman Rescued After Falling Through Ice”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times December 29, 2021 SEATTLE — According to Delta Air Lines, a Delta aircraft from Seattle enroute to Shanghai last week turned around midair due to a change in cleaning requirements at the Shanghai airport. Delta said that if the plane had landed in Shanghai, the new restrictions would haveContinue reading “Delta Air Lines Calls China’s New COVID Sanitation Rules Unreasonable”

By Clara Thompson and Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times December 29, 2021 WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah stated on Tuesday that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will not face criminal charges criminally following a “thorough” investigation into claims of inappropriate sexual behavior leveled against him by two women. AccordingContinue reading “Disgraced Former Governor Of New York Not To Face Criminal Charges”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 28, 2021 ATLANTA – Patricia “Patty Breton” Cornwall was charged with assault on Monday after a violent mid-flight altercation that went viral on social media. The scuffle that erupted on a Delta flight from Tampa, Florida to Atlanta last Thursday was recounted in a federal criminal complaint filed inContinue reading “Woman Who Slapped Man On Flight Charged With Assault”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times December 28, 2021 NEW YORK – The New York Times was ordered to return documents belonging to activist group Project Veritas by the New York Supreme Court. On Friday, Justice Charles Wood of the New York Westchester County Supreme Court ordered the return of any physical copies ofContinue reading “New York Times Ordered To Return Project Veritas Memos”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times December 28, 2021 CHICAGO – On Monday night an off-duty Chicago police officer shot an alleged armed robber. A 25-year-old man armed with a gun approached the off-duty police officer in the 9200 block of South Phillips Avenue in the Calumet Heights area in an effort to rob him,Continue reading “Armed Robber Shot By Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 28, 2021 MOSCOW – In hopes to ease tensions, Russian officials will hold talks with the United States in January to discuss possible security guarantees as tensions grow over Ukraine. According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov the talks will take place after the New Year holiday. Over theContinue reading “Russia To Hold Security Talks With US Next Month”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff December 28, 2021 CHICAGO – On December 20, ComEd announced that customers saved more than $6 billion on energy costs as a consequence of the company’s energy efficiency initiative, which began in 2008. The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program is one of the largest in the country, providing homes, companies,Continue reading “ComEd Customers Save $6 Billion Under ComEd Energy Efficiency Program”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 27, 2021 CHICAGO — According to his attorney, a man accused of shooting at two Chicago police officers in University Village on Christmas Eve didn’t realize he was doing so and was just trying to frighten off gunmen who were approaching him. However, the prosecutor argued thatContinue reading “Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Police Claims Self Defense”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 27, 2021 CHICAGO – A man has been charged with the attempted murder of two Chicago police officers on Christmas Eve in University Village.  A $1 million bond has been set. Nokomis Jefferson, 29, has been charged with attempted murder and unlawful use of a weapon after an allegedContinue reading “University Village: Man Charged With Attempted Murder of Chicago Police Officers”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 26, 2021 JOHANNESBURG — Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize winner and unwavering opponent of the country’s former racist apartheid policies died on Sunday at the age of 90. Tutu battled passionately and nonviolently to demolish apartheid, South Africa’s horrific, decades-long government of tyranny against its Black majorityContinue reading “DESMOND TUTU DIES AT 90”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 26, 2021 MOSCOW — NATO’s efforts to invite Finland and Sweden to join the alliance has not been ignored by Russia, which has vowed to respond if the two nations join NATO. “It’s fairly evident that Finland and Sweden joining NATO… would have severe military and political ramificationsContinue reading “Russia To Respond If Finland And Sweden Join NATO Alliance”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff December 26, 2021 NEW YORK —  A key measure of US inflation rose 5.7% in the 12 months ended in November.  According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis the Price Consumer Expenditure Price Index had the fastest increase in the consumer spending price index since 1982.  The PCE isContinue reading “Inflation Hits A Four-Decade High”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 26, 2021 RACINE, WI — Two Chicago men were arrested on Christmas Eve after a daring 120 mph police chase in Wisconsin. According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, Shamir McNair and Antoine Gibson were arrested on Christmas Eve after a 120-mph pursuit on I-94.  The suspects were pulledContinue reading “Two Men Arrested On Christmas Eve After 120 MPH Police Chase On I-94”

December 25, 2021 In the darkness, a light shines. An angel appears, the glory of the Lord shines around the shepherds and finally the message awaited for centuries is heard: “To you is born this day a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Lk 2:11). The angel goes on to say something surprising. He tellsContinue reading “Pope Francis’ Christmas Homily”

December 25, 2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The Christmas season invites us to give thanks. Above all, we give thanks to God for the great gift of his Son who was born of the Virgin Mary and became like us in all things but sin. We also give thanks for our families andContinue reading “Christmas Message From Cardinal Cupich”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 24, 2021 DENVER – The U.S. Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday that Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, 79, was moved to the Federal Medical Center Butner medical center in eastern North Carolina. Kaczynski, aka The Unabomber, is serving a life sentence without parole following his 1996 arrest and plea of guiltyContinue reading “Unabomber Transferred To Prison Medical Facility”

By The Chicago Times Staff, The Chicago Times December 23, 2021 CHICAGO — Two suspects allegedly robbed one victim and physically attacking another victim  a CTA Red Line train in the Loop Sunday. According to Chicago police, the robbery and attack took place on a train near 230 S. State Street at 9:03 p.m. TwoContinue reading “CTA Red Line: Two Suspects Wanted For Robbery And Beating Of Two Riders”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 24, 2021 BELVIDERE, IL – A Huntley man arrested by U.S. Marshals for a parole violation was later identified as a person of interest in a triple homicide in Belvidere. According to Belvidere police, Alize Q. Smith, 24, of Huntley had spent several hours with Andrew Hintt, 31, andContinue reading “Person Of Interest Questioned In Belvidere Murders”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times December 23, 2021 CHICAGO – Days after Mayor Lightfoot announced further vaccination mandates for Chicago, The Cook County Department of Public Health issued a new mitigation order Thursday requiring customers of indoor places where food and drink are provided to show vaccination identification papers. The dictate will take effectContinue reading “Vaccination Identification Papers Required In Cook County”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 23, 2021 Kiev — Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe reached an agreement on Wednesday to restore a full ceasefire between Ukrainian government forces and Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine. “I was delighted that participants expressed their strong determination to fullyContinue reading “Ceasefire Agreement Reached In Eastern Ukraine”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 23, 2021 CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been charged with the December 1 slaying of Rae Park, 59, in Lincoln Park. According to Cook County prosecutors, Julius Flowers, 23, has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of robbery with a firearm.Continue reading “Lincoln Square: Man Charged With Murder Of 59-Year-Old”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times December 23, 2021 CHICAGO — Boeing announced on Tuesday that UPS has ordered 19 Boeing 767 Freighters to serve its customers at a time of robust air cargo demand. “The Boeing 767 is the most versatile aircraft we operate.  Our plan to purchase 19 aircraft and take deliveryContinue reading “UPS TO PURCHASE 19 BOEING 767 FREIGHTERS”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times December 22, 2021 TOKYO – On the orders of Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa, three death row prisoners were hanged Tuesday in Japan’s first executions since Dec 2019. Yasutaka Fujishiro, 65, killed seven relatives in 2004 was convicted of killing seven of his relatives in 2004.  Tomoaki Takanezawa, 54,Continue reading “Japan: Executes First Prisoners Since 2019”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times December 22, 2021 BATTLE CREEK, MI – Striking workers at Kellogg Co’s breakfast cereal mills in the United States voted in favor of a new contract that offers improved terms for transitional staff and across-the-board salary increases, the company said in a press release on Tuesday, putting an endContinue reading “Striking Kellogg Workers Reach Agreement”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 22, 2021 BELVIDERE, IL – Belvidere police are investigating the murder of a man and his two sons. According to police on Monday, Andrew Hintt, 31, and his two sons, 5 and 7, died from gunshot wounds. Investigators found four shell casings at the crime scene. The bodies ofContinue reading “Belvidere: Man, 2 Sons Murdered”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times December 22,2021 CHICAGO – As Amazon’s presence in Illinois grows, the retail giant plans to add corporate and technology jobs in downtown Chicago. In a statement Tuesday, Amazon said it will hire 450 people over the next few years to work in its Loop office.  Amazon will leaseContinue reading “Amazon To Add 450 Corporate And Technology Jobs”

By Horace Douglas, The Chicago Times December 22, 2021 CHICAGO – University officials at University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University announced they will be joining other colleges that return to remote learning when students return from holiday break. According to a press release, the remote session will last the first two weeks of theContinue reading “University Of Illinois To Go Remote For Spring”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times December 22, 2021 CHICAGO – A man who dropped his newborn allegedly shot the child’s mother after being released on bail. According to Chicago police, Edward Roscoe, 29, shot Jessica Johnson, 30, multiple times with a revolver the couple was traveling in the 500 block of East 103rd StreetContinue reading “Man Who Killed Child Then Kills Mother”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 CHICAGO — On Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot decreed mitigations for Chicago to combat the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Jan. 3, residents of Chicago will be required to present their papers to prove their medical record of vaccination to enter bars, restaurants, fitness facilities, and entertainmentContinue reading “Chicago: Lightfoot Decrees Proof Of Vaccination To Enter Chicago Restaurants And Other Venues”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 CHICAGO – A special prosecutor investigating Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case has called it a “major failure” with substantial abuses of discretion. On Monday, Judge Michael Toomin allowed for the release of a 60-page summary report from SpecialContinue reading “Special Prosecutor Calls Foxx’s Handling of Smollett Case A Major Failure”

By W. Spencer, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 Addis Ababa – There were reports on Monday that Tigrayan forces battling the federal Ethiopian government have withdrawn from regions in Ethiopia’s north after territorial gains by the Ethiopian military. According to Getachew Reda, a spokesman for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) “We have justContinue reading “Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Withdraw From Northern Regions”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois’ minimum wage will be raised to $12 per hour on January 1, 2022. The $1 raise will be applied to every hour worked in the New Year and is part of legislation passed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2019 toContinue reading “Illinois: Minimum Wage To Increase On New Year’s Day”

By P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 CHICAGO – On Monday afternoon, Mayor Lori Lightfoot asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to bring additional federal resources to Chicago in order to battle violent crime. Garland was given three explicit requirements by Lightfoot.  One example is that he sent ATF officers to ChicagoContinue reading “Lightfoot Demands Feds Send More Resources To Combat Crime”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 CAROL STREAM, IL — A bond of $250,000 has been issued for a Carol Stream man accused of shooting numerous rounds into a Carol Stream apartment. Jimmy Calan, 18, has been charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon.Continue reading “Carol Stream: Two Teens Charged With Firing Shots Into Home”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times December 20, 2021 CHICAGO, IL – After being convicted in 2018 on federal sex-crime charges, Benjamin Biancofiori, 41, was given a 30-year sentence in prison. According to prosecutors, the Naperville pimp stated back in 2018 that “The streets haven’t seen the last of me.”  Biancofiori allegedly instructed his daughterContinue reading “Naperville: Federal Judge Hands Down 30 Years To Pimp”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times December 20, 2021 WASHINGTON – On December 16, the U.S. Senate passed a bill banning imports from communist China’s Xinjiang region where communist leaders have allegedly implemented slave labor. The bill is one of many measures passed to punish communist China’s alleged systematic racist abuse of ethnic andContinue reading “Congress Bans Imports From China Tied To Slave Labor”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times December 20, 2021 GENEVA, IL – On December 14, Serafin Castellanos was found guilty of murdering two Aurora residents who were exiting a restaurant. According to Aurora police, on March 10, 2017, Castellanos, 42, shot and killed 35-year-old Jermaine Taylor who was leaving the La Flama de OroContinue reading “Castellanos Convicted Of Murdering Two Men At Restaurant”

By Bernard P. Lawson, The Chicago Times December 19, 2021 WASHINGTON – Senator Joe Manchin told Fox News Sunday that he could not support Biden’s $2 trillion social and environment bill. According to Manchin “I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation. I just can’t. I’ve tried everything humanly possible. I can’t getContinue reading “Manchin Claims He Can’t Support Biden’s Democrat $2 Trillion Bill”

December 18, 2021 SAN FRANCISCO – In the face of increasing crime, San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared a state of emergency in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. According to the statement, Breed declared that under the emergency measure the city would be allowed to “. . . eliminate bureaucratic barriers, allowing the City to quicklyContinue reading “San Francisco Mayor Declares State of Emergency”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times December 17, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Just before heading off for the weekend this Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation repealing a law that required parental notification before a minor receives an abortion. The repeal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act also ushers in legislation that establishesContinue reading “Pritzker Officially Repeals Parental Notice Of Abortion Act”

By P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times December 17, 2021 CHICAGO – A Chicago police officer now faces dismissal for his involvement in a fatal crash that killed a 2-year-old baby girl. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability handed down a recommendation that Officer Michael Mancha be dismissed for his actions leading to the fatalContinue reading “CPD OFFICER IMPLICATED IN TODDLER’S DEATH MAY FACE DISMISSAL”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 17, 2021 CHICAGO – On Friday, a Chicago man has been charged with first-degree attempted murder after the brutal beating of a 4-month-old baby boy back in November. Carlos Martinez, 26, was arrested Thursday after Chicago police identified him as the suspect responsible for the beating of a 4-month-oldContinue reading “Chicago Man Attempts To Murder 4-Month-Old Baby”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times December 17, 2021 FREEMONT, CA — A Tesla employee allegedly shot a coworker in head in a stunning after work ambush. Anthony Solima, 29, was charged Thursday with murder and the special circumstance of lying in wait, as well as possession of an assault weapon, according to police.Continue reading “Cold Blooded: Tesla Employee Murders Coworker At End Of Shift”

by James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 17, 2021 CHICAGO — In gunshots in Chicago on Thursday, one person was murdered and eight others were wounded. According to Chicago police, a man was murdered outside a garage in Avalon Park on Chicago’s South Side.  Two gunmen accosted the victim, 48, as he stepped outContinue reading “Thursday: 1 Murdered, 8 Shot In Chicago”

by H. Haverstock and Douglas F. Roberts December 17, 2021 BERLIN – According to unnamed Continental executives, communist China is urging German automaker Continental to cease using components manufactured in Lithuania over a diplomatic spat concerning Taiwan. Communist China considers self-ruled democratic Taiwan to be its territory and severed diplomatic ties with Lithuania last monthContinue reading “Communist China Pressures Germany’s Continental To Boycott Lithuania”

by Al Brown, The Chicago Times December 16, 2021 SAN DIEGO — Northrop Grumman Corporation announced on December 13 that it will assist the Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) in starting engineering and planning work to reconfigure four US Air Force EQ-4 Block 20 Global Hawk aircraft for use in the SkyRangeContinue reading “Northrop Grumman Global Hawk Increases Participation In SkyRange Program”

by The Chicago Times Staff December 16, 2021 CHICAGO – A food delivery driver was carjacked in the Logan Square neighborhood on Wednesday night. According to Chicago police, at 8:50 p.m., a 40-year-old man got out of his car to deliver food when he was approached by a man who asked for his assistance inContinue reading “Food Delivery Driver Carjacked In Logan Square”

by The Chicago Times Staff December 16, 2021 CHICAGO — Davion Fountain, 22, shot at his ex-partner after an altercation in Austin but miss and shot another man. Prosecutors said Fountain originally denied firing three rounds while hanging from the passenger side window of his car on Oct. 13, killing 20-year-old Laquan Jernigan. However, FountainContinue reading “Bellwood Man Shoots Wrong Man”

by Arthur Lake, The Chicago Times December 16, 2021 CHICAGO — Governor J.B. Pritzker said that the state has entered into exclusive discussions with the Prime Group for a $70 million agreement. According to Pritzker, the new owners plan to leave the building intact while developing executive offices, retail, and hotel space.  He stated thatContinue reading “Thompson Center Saved From Wrecking Ball”

by The Chicago Times Staff December 15, 2021 SAN DIEGO – The Seawolf class attack submarine involved in an underwater accident in October completed a surface voyage from Guam to San Diego for repairs. According to a Tuesday report from the US Naval Institute News, the USS Connecticut arrived in San Diego on Sunday afterContinue reading “Damaged Navy Attack Submarine Arrives in San Diego”

by T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times December 15, 2021 WOOD DALE, IL — On December 13, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta revealed that an Indian Trail Middle School student has been accused of sending a threatening message to Wood Dale Junior High School over socialContinue reading “Indian Trail Middle School Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School”

by James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 15, 2021 CHICAGO — During a brief hearing for Ald. Edward Burke, of the 14th Ward, and his co-defendants, longtime assistant Peter Andrews and Portage Park businessman Charles Cui, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Dow stated that he intended to complete his review in the coming weeksContinue reading “Alderman Burke To Face Hearing In February”