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By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 30, 2022 ILLINOIS – Gubernatorial candidates Democrat J. B. Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey set to debate for the fate of Illinois. The first debate is scheduled for October 6 at 7 pm at the Illinois State University campus in Normal.  The second debate is scheduled to broadcastContinue reading “Pritzker & Bailey Set To Debate For Governorship”

By S. Kinskey, The Chicago Times September 30, 2022 MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties Friday to annex areas of occupied Ukraine. At a treaty-signing ceremony, Putin demanded Ukraine officials come to the table to end the seven months of fighting and warned that Russia would never give up the annexed regions ofContinue reading “Russia Annexes Ukrainian Regions”

By David Slavik, The Chicago Times September 29, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – A man suspected of committing a double homicide in Sangamon County was indicted Wednesday on eight counts of first-degree murder. A Sangamon County Grand Jury indicted 23-year-old Mark N. Crites on 13 counts, including 8 counts of first-degree murder.  The charges stem fromContinue reading “Sangamon County: Man Indicted On 8 Counts Of First Degree Murder”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times September 29, 2022 NEW YORK — Merck & Co announced on Wednesday that it will allow China based Sinopharm to distribute and import Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral drug molnupiravir in China, pending approval by the Chinese government. In a statement, Merck said it reached a cooperation framework agreement thatContinue reading “Merck To Allow Sinopharm To Sell Covid Drug In China”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times September 29, 2022 FALLS CHURCH, VA — Northrop Grumman Corporation announced Wednesday the delivery of more than 100,000 Precision Guidance Kits for 155mm artillery projectiles to the U.S. Army.  The PGK replaces standard fusing for conventional projectiles currently in inventory. “PGK’s precision provides a critical capability to artillery units,Continue reading “Northrop Grumman: Delivers Over 100,000 Artillery Guidance Kits To US Army“

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times September 28, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been arrested Tuesday in connection with the attempted kidnapping of two women and attacking a third on Sunday According to police, around 8:30 am, 32-year-old Quavon Ewing allegedly dragged a 36-year-old woman to his van on Sunday.  The victimContinue reading “Chicago Man Arrested In Alleged Attempted West Loop Kidnapping”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times September 24, 2022 CHICAGO – The Better Government Association has recommended that the Chicago City Council should take steps to be more independent from Mayor Lori Lightfoot by choosing its own committee chairs. According to the Better Government Association, both state law and Roberts Rules of Order does giveContinue reading “BGA: City Council Should Declare Independence From Heavy Handed Lightfoot”

By S. Kinskey, The Chicago Times September 24, 2022 MOSCOW – The Russian government has announced certain exemptions to the recent mobilization of its reserve forces. Russia’s defense ministry announced that bankers, IT workers, journalists and other employees in critical industries would be exempt from conscription.  This is in response to Wednesday’s announcement that RussiaContinue reading “Russian Government Announces Conscription Exemptions”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff September 23, 2022 OAK BROOK, IL  – TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announces a voluntarily recall of Restaurant Style Italian Dressing sold under the brand name Tuscan Garden. “The recall is being conducted because the product is labeled as Restaurant Style Italian Dressing, while some of the bottles may contain AsianContinue reading “TreeHouse Foods Announces Recall Of Italian Dressing”

By T. C. Mayfield and Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 21, 2022 ORLAND PARK, IL – In response to the controversial SAFE-T Act, Orland Park announced a new policing program involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to the new plan, which was approved Monday, Orland Park has agreed to makeContinue reading “Orland Park To Bypass Controversial SAFE-T Act”

By The Chicago Times Staff September 18, 2022 CHICAGO – Chicago Department of Transportation will install speed bumps and posts at 15 intersections to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce motorist collisions. Continuing a 2019 plan, CDOT is installing new traffic-safety features to alter or restrict left-hand turning motorist at city intersections. The new safety featuresContinue reading “CDOT To Install Safety Features At 15 Intersections”

By The Chicago Times Staff September 15, 2022 CHICAGO – A 14-year-old girl was shot in the arm early Sunday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. According to police, victim was in the passenger seat of a vehicle in the 4400 block of South Wood Street when gunfire erupted near the vehicle around 4Continue reading “Chicago: 14-Year-Old Girl Shot”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times September 15, 2022 CHICAGO – Metra announced Thursday that schedules will return to normal operations as threat of a rail worker’s strike is over. “We are happy to report that in the overnight hours a tentative agreement was reached between freight railroads and their unions, averting a strikeContinue reading “Metra To Run Normal Schedule”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times September 15, 2022 WHEATON, IL — DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced on September 8 that bond has been set for a convicted felon accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm. According to prosecutors, Nicolas Mayfield, 31 of the 1000 block of Darrow Avenue, Evanston, appeared atContinue reading “Cook County Man Charged With Armed Habitual Criminal & Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times September 14, 2022 WHEATON, IL – Three individuals have been charged in the robbery at Nordstrom Rack near the Oak Brook Center shopping mall. According to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, 23-year-old Doniesha Chew, of the 800 block of E. 153rd Street, Phoenix, 37-year-old Terrance Reed, of theContinue reading “Cook County Trio Charged with Burglary At Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times September 14, 2022 ITASCA, IL – Mayors from several suburbs northwest of Chicago are coming together to try and kill the merger between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads, which they claim will disrupt their communities with increased rail traffic. The planned merger would create theContinue reading “Suburban Mayors Protest Major Railroad Merger”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times September 13, 2022 WAUKEGAN, IL – On Friday a Chicago man was sentenced to 65 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of first-degree murder after shooting another man during a traffic dispute in 2020. According to prosecutors, on October 9, 2020, around 11:50 pm, 34-year-old SheldonContinue reading “Chicago Man Sentenced For Shooting Father Of 5 During Traffic Dispute”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 13, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – It was announced Monday that Chief Justice Anne M. Burke will retire from the Illinois Supreme Court. Burke has served on the bench since 2006 and will step down on November 30, 2022. “The decision to retire was not an easy one. However,Continue reading “Illinois Supreme Court: Chief Justice Anne M. Burke Announces Retirement”

By R. M. Vargas, The Chicago Times September 09, 2022 MEXICO CITY – The Mexican Senate passed the final piece of legislation that will transfer control of the nation’s National Guard to the military.  Many in the opposition party claim it will lead to further abuses by the military that is plagued with accusations ofContinue reading “Mexico: Military To Control National Guard”

By D. B Lake, The Chicago Times September 8, 2022 CHICAGO – In a shameful decision, the Commission of Chicago Landmarks failed to vote on granting landmark status to the historic Consumers Building and Century Building both located on State Street. Both buildings have been vacant since their controversial 2005 acquisition by the federal governmentContinue reading “Commission On Landmarks Fails To Protect Historic Chicago”

By Edward La Salle, The Chicago Times Staff September 8, 2022 CHICAGO, IL – Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office has confirmed that nearly 300 migrants have been bussed to Chicago from Texas.  Despite Lightfoot’s claim that Chicago is a sanctuary for migrants, city officials have admitted that nearly 70 of them have been booted out toContinue reading “Chicago: Lori “Sanctuary” Lightfoot Kicks Migrants Out To Suburbs”

By The Chicago Times Staff September 1, 2022 EVANSTON, IL — A gunman shot a man in Evanston Thursday afternoon. According to Evanston police, at 4:30 pm, officer responded to a shooting in the 1900 block of Dempster Street.  When police arrived on scene both the suspect and victim had fled. The victim was laterContinue reading “Evanston: Gunman Shoots Man On Dempster”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times August 31, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago woman was attacked Monday along with her family by a hostile gang of teenagers outside a CTA Redline station on the South Side. According to Chicago police, around 5:30 pm, a 43-year-old mother along with her 23-year-old daughter and 18-year-old godsonContinue reading “CTA Redline: Chicago Family Attacked By Gang Of Teenagers”

By Peter Lawrence, The Chicago Times August 30, 2022 BAGHDAD – After a bloody and hot day the riots and killings on Monday have ended in Baghdad’s Green Zone after Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr called for his supporters to stand down. The popular Muslim cleric, al-Sadr, pleaded for his supporters to withdraw from the GreenContinue reading “Baghdad Riots End With 30 Killed And Over 500 Wounded”

By Peter Lawrence, The Chicago Times August 30, 2022 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces shot and killed 15 protestors after hundreds stormed a government palace after a popular Shiite cleric abruptly resigned on Monday. The resignation of the influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stirred the emotions of hundreds of his followers who rushed a government palaceContinue reading “Baghdad: 15 People Dead After Palace Stormed”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times August 30, 2022 CHICAGO — Chicago’s Inspector General released a condemning report on the impact of canceled days off for Chicago police officers.  The report follows speculation that a recent spike in officer suicides is directly linked to long hours on the job for weeks at a time.Continue reading “IG Report: CPD Officers Face Grueling Schedule With No Rest”

By: W. Spencer, The Chicago Times August 28, 2022 TRIPOLI – Violence erupted in the streets of Libya’s capital Saturday killing 32 people as two rival militias fight for political control. Saturday’s bloodshed started as militias loyal to the Tripoli based government fought against militants supporting a rival government seeking to take power.  Civil warContinue reading “Tripoli: At Least 32 Killed During Political Clash”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times August 26, 2022 HELSINKI — Three journalists from Finland’s largest newspaper went on trial on Thursday after being charged with publishing classified intelligence. According to prosecutors, two Helsingin Sanomat journalists and their editor disclosed state intelligence secrets in a report entitled “Finland’s Most Secret Place” published in 2017.  ItContinue reading “Finland: Three Journalists On Trial For Publishing State Secrets”

By Claude Petain, The Chicago Times August 26, 2022 CHICAGO – In exciting news, the Shedd Aquarium has announced the return of free days for Illinois residents in September. According to the Shedd, After Labor Day and throughout September, Illinois Resident Free Days will be start on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  There will also beContinue reading “Shedd Aquarium: Free Days Return”

By The Chicago Times Staff August 26, 2022 CHICAGO — A Chicago Public Schools student was allegedly in possession of a deadly knife during an altercation Wednesday at Smyser Elementary School in Portage Park. According to Chicago police, there was an altercation between two students in which one of the students involved claimed the otherContinue reading “CPS Student Pulls Knife During Fight”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times August 25, 2022 CLARENDON HILLS, IL – An Oak Park man has been charged with supplying fentanyl to an acquaintance who then supplied it to his girlfriend that resulted in her death. According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney, Bishop Moore, 62, of Oak Park, Illinois, has been chargedContinue reading “Oak Park Man Charged with Drug Induced Homicide”

By The Chicago Times Staff August 25, 2022 GLEN ELLYN, IL – A Glen Ellyn man has been charged with supplying fentanyl to his girlfriend resulting in her fatal overdose.  According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney, Sergius Harty, 29, of Glen Ellyn has been charged with one count of drug induced homicide in theContinue reading “Glen Ellyn Man Accused of Drug Induced Homicide”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times August 24, 2022 GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL – A teen from Alsip, Illinois, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated battery with a firearm.  According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney, on August 12, 2022, at approximately 8:30 pm, Nathan Gaytan, 16,Continue reading “Glendale Heights: Alsip Teen Accused of Attempted Murder”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff August 22, 2022 BRENTFORD, UK — Cineworld, the owner of Regal Cinemas, announced Monday that is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. “Any such filing would be expected to allow the Group to access near-term liquidity and support the orderly implementation of a fully funded deleveragingContinue reading “Cineworld Considers Bankruptcy”

By The Chicago Times Staff August 20, 2022 CHICAGO — A Chicago man was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm at a CTA Red Line station on the Near North Side. According to Chicago police, Jonathan Jimenez-Alcanta, 21, was arrested early Saturday after CTA passengers reported to police that he was holding a firearm asContinue reading “Man Arrested For Loaded Weapon At CTA Station”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times CHICAGO – CTA President Dorval Carter announced on Thursday plans to alter schedules in an effort ease safety concerns and long wait time for passengers. “CTA service has been under pressure for nearly three years, and recent job market and workforce challenges are compounding an already difficult time.Continue reading “CTA To Alter Schedules To Address Security Concerns”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times August 9, 2022 CHICAGO – Five of Intelligentsia Coffee’s cafes in Chicago have voted to join a union, making Intelligentsia the third coffee house to go union.  Consumers can expect price hikes as Intelligentsia looks to offset union costs. According to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 1220),Continue reading “Intelligentsia Coffee To Unionize; Patrons Can Expect To Pay More “

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times August 9, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL –  A man who was out on probation was charged after he allegedly broke into a Naperville residence where his ex-girlfriend was visiting and violently attacked residents. According to prosecutors, on Saturday at 4:00 am,  24-year-old Adam Stone, of Chicago, allegedly broke into aContinue reading “Naperville: Man charged In Violent Home Invasion”

By The Chicago Times Staff August 8, 2022 CHICAGO – National Weather Service declared Lake Michigan too dangerous for swimming in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area starting Monday and Tuesday. According to the NWS “Dangerous swimming conditions are expected to develop on Monday, and will persist through early Tuesday afternoon.  Waves will be 3Continue reading “National Weather Service: Lake Michigan Too Dangerous For Swimming “

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times August 8, 2022 CHICAGO – On Saturday afternoon a party bus sideswiped 13 vehicles on North Broadway causing mayhem on the Northside.   According to police, around 2:55 pm, the bus, owned by Indiana based Black Label Limos, sped out of control southbound in the 3500 block of NorthContinue reading “Bus Sideswipes 13 Vehicles “

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times August 5, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indiana House passed a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state.  The bill will now head to the Indiana Senate for review.  The bill was passed 62-38 and would ban most abortions with limited exceptions, including rape andContinue reading “Indiana House Passes Abortion Ban”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times August 5, 2022 SKOKIE, IL – Tenneco, Inc announced Thursday results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.  Tenneco reported a loss of $121 million in its second quarter with a per share loss of $1.44. The Skokie based auto parts maker also reported second quarter totalContinue reading “Tenneco: Revenue Up 2 Percent In Second Quarter”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times August 5, 2022 TOKYO – Japanese officials protested the incursion of five ballistic missiles, launched by China, that landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone on Thursday. Japanese defense minister Nobuo Kishi said that China launched a large-scale military exercise on Thursday that included the firing of live ammunitionContinue reading “Japan: Chinese Missiles Fired Into Japanese Territory”

By H. Douglas, The Chicago Times August 5, 2022 LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL – Lake in the Hills made an agreement with a local bakery to allow the hosting of events after threatening to fine the business due to zoning laws. According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, the agreement allows UpRisingContinue reading “Lake In The Hills Not To Fine UpRising Bakery For Code Violations”

By R. M. Vargas, The Chicago Times August 4, 2022 MEXICO CITY – Ten coal miners are trapped in a flooded coal mine after an inner wall collapsed Wednesday. Mexican authorities and first responders are working fervently to save the ten miners.  According to the Security and Citizen Protection Ministry, three miners have been rescuedContinue reading “Mexican Miners Trapped In Coal Mine”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times August 4, 2022 EVANSTON, IL – A teen was arrested Monday after allegedly being intoxicated and in possession of a loaded firearm. According to police, officers responded to a call of a male passed out in the Tot Lot located at Clyde-Brummel Park around 10:45 am.  On scene, officersContinue reading “Evanston: Teen Found Intoxicated With Loaded Handgun”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times August 3, 2022 NEW YORK – Investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co announced Tuesday an agreement to sell Minnesota Rubber and Plastics to Trelleborg Group for $950 million. KKR purchased MRP, a leader in engineered polymer solutions, in November 2018 and ushered in an employee ownership program whichContinue reading “KKR To Sell Minnesota Rubber and Plastics to Trelleborg Group”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times August 3, 2022 CHICAGO – Disgraced former Democrat Illinois House Speaker Michael “Apples” Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain were granted an extension in their racketeering trail until next year to allow defense attorneys to review evidence disclosed by prosecutors. US District Judge Robert Blakey set a February 1 deadlineContinue reading “Disgraced Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan Granted Extension In Up Coming Trial “

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times August 3, 2022 CHICAGO – A man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a man in a Bronzeville shoe store in April. According to police, Keantae Martin, 18, has been charged with first-degree murder for the murder of Damonte Robinson in the 4700 block of SouthContinue reading “Man Charged In Shooting Death In Bronzeville”

by Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times August 3, 2022 SEATTLE – Starbucks announced Tuesday better than expected quarterly earnings and revenue, beating Wall Street estimates. Starbucks announced earnings of 84 cents per share and revenue of $8.15 billion versus Wall Street consensus of earnings of 75 cents per share and $8.11 billion. Starbucks alsoContinue reading “Starbucks Beats Wall Street Estimates”

by T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times August 2, 2022 ST. CHARLES, IL – Two male juveniles have been charged with starting a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort on North Avenue.  Two additional male juveniles have been charged with trespassing at the resort. According to St. Charles police, on May 21, 2022,Continue reading “St. Charles: Two Juveniles Charged In Torching Of Pheasant Run Resort”

by The Chicago Times Staff August 1, 2022 ELWOOD, IN – An Indiana police officer was shot during a traffic stop on Sunday. According to police, 24-year-old Noah Shahnavaz was shot while exiting his squad car while conducting a traffic stop early Sunday in Elwood, Indiana.  Shahnavaz was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital where heContinue reading “Indiana Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop”

by Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times July 30, 2022 AURORA, IL – A Warrenville man has been charged in the shooting death of his brother during a heated argument in Aurora. According to police, on July 25, 2022, 19-year-old Gabriel Garcia and his 21-year-old brother David were arguing when Gabriel allegedly brandished a handgun andContinue reading “Aurora: Man Murders Brother”

by P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times July 30, 2022 CHICAGO – An assistant Cook County State’s Attorney abruptly resigns and accuses Foxx in an office wide resignation letter of pushing a political agenda rather than focusing on crime. Jim Murphy III, Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney resigned after a successful 25 year career.  MurphyContinue reading “Cook County State’s Attorney: Assistant Prosecutor Resigns, Blames Foxx’s Mismanagement”

By Willard W. White, The Chicago Times WASHINGTON – The US economy shrank for the second consecutive quarter moving the economy into a technical recession as inflation and higher interest rates restrain consumers and industry. Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced throughout the economy, fell 0.9% on an annualized basisContinue reading “Recession Feared: GDP Falls 0.9% In The Second Quarter “

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times July 28, 2022 NEW YORK – JetBlue Airways announced a $3.8 Billion deal on Thursday to purchase Spirit Airlines. “We are excited to deliver this unbeatable combination that turbocharges our strategic growth, enabling JetBlue to bring our unique blend of low fares and exceptional service to more customers,Continue reading “JetBlue To Buy Spirit For $3.8 Billion”

By Bernard P. Lawson, The Chicago Times July 28, 2022 WASHINGTON –  President Joe Biden’s call with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping will center on tensions facing both nations spanning from intellectual property thrift, espionage, to CCP silence on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a press conference, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby saidContinue reading “Biden And Xi Talk To Ease Tensions And Promote Cooperation”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times July 28, 2022 ORLAND HILLS, IL –  An Orland Hills man faces federal charges for allegedly trafficking a horde of “ghost guns,” machine guns, and rifles. According to prosecutors, Arshad Zayed, 38, has been charged with willfully dealing firearms without a license and illegally possessing and transferring aContinue reading “Former Car Wash Manager Charged With Trafficking Horde Of Firearms “

By The Chicago Times Staff July 28, 2022 EVANSTON, IL –  A man has been charged in the shooting death of a father who was playing Pokémon Go with his 6-year-old daughter in an Evanston Park in July. Khiryan Monroe, 20,  was charged with first-degree murder in the July 14 killing. According to Evanston police,Continue reading “Evanston: Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Father Killed In Front Of Daughter “

By Frank Slawson, The Chicago Times July 25, 2022 CHICAGO – In a desperate bid to keep the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled plans to construct a tax funded dome to cover the historic stadium.  According to Lightfoot, the price tag for the project could range between $900 million to $2.2Continue reading “Lightfoot Desperate To Keep Bears With Soldier Field Dome”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times July 23, 2022 ODESSA — Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s port of Odessa just one day after Russia and Ukraine signed a deal to reopen Black Sea ports. According to Ukraine military officials, Russia attacked the Odessa sea trade port with Kalibr cruise missiles.  Two of the missiles were shotContinue reading “Russia Strikes Port Of Odessa Port One Day After Ukraine Grain Deal”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times July 23, 2022 BOLINGBROOK, IL – A man was shot and killed by police after allegedly stabbing a man and fatally stabbing a dog in Bolingbrook Friday. According to Bolingbrook police, on Friday, around 3:30 pm, officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 500 block ofContinue reading “Bolingbrook: Police Shoot Suspect Who Stabbed Man And Dog”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times WHEATON, IL — An Illinois court has reaffirmed the life sentence of a man convicted in the brutal murder of a Hinsdale woman in 2017. According to prosecutors, on May 4, 2017, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Hinsdale police responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive woman locatedContinue reading “Life Sentence Affirmed For Man Convicted Of Hinsdale Murder”

By The Chicago Times Staff July 17, 2022 LAS VEGAS, NM – Four people have been killed after a sheriff’s department helicopter crashed in New Mexico. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s, three sheriff’s personnel and one employee from the Bernalillo County Fire Department were on board the helicopter assisting in fighting nearby wildfires whenContinue reading “New Mexico: Four Killed In Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Crash”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times July 15, 2022 CHICAGO – Candy giant Ferrero to further investment in Illinois with innovation center in Chicago. Ferrero North America announced Thursday they plan to construct a new innovation center in Chicago’s Marshall Field and Company Building. Ferrero said the 45,000 square foot space will house research andContinue reading “Ferrero To Sweeten Chicago With Major Investment”

By The Chicago Times Staff July 14, 2022 WHEATON, IL – Cook County man arrested for illegally possessing a loaded firearm with an extended magazine and approximately 43 grams of methamphetamine. Brian Miller, 31, of the 1700 block of Madison, Evanston, appeared at a bond hearing this Wednesday where Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh deniedContinue reading “Bond Denied For Cook County Man On Parole”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times July 14, 2022 ELMHURST, IL – An Elmhurst man has been charged with spray-painting swastikas on the homes and vehicles of several Elmhurst residences. Joel Jexie, 25, of the 500 block of Crockett Avenue, appeared at a bond hearing Wednesday where Judge Michael Reidy set bond at $100,000. Continue reading “Elmhurst: Man Charged With Hate Crime”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times July 13, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday the consumer price index, an aggregate measure of everyday goods and services, increased to 9.1% from a last June, outpacing the 8.8% Dow Jones estimate.   Excluding volatile food and energy prices, CPI increased 5.9%, monthlyContinue reading “Inflation Soars To 9.1% in June”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times July 11, 2022 CHICAGO – Monday saw the first $500 monthly payments to low-income Chicago households that endured financial hardship during the recent pandemic. The $31.5 million Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot, which gives 5,000 Chicago households $500 cash payments every month for a year via lottery selection, isContinue reading “CRCP: $500 Monthly Payments Distributed To Chicago Residents”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times July 11, 2022 SEOUL – South Korea claims communist North Korea may have conducted artillery firing drills in response to the deployment of an advanced fighter jet by the United States to South Korea in a joint training exercise. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, defenseContinue reading “Communist North Korea Conducts Artillery Fire Drills”

By S. E. Flynn, The Chicago Times July 10, 2022 COLOMBO — Sri Lanka’s president and prime minister agreed to resign Saturday after protesters stormed the presidential residence and set fire to the private residence of the prime minister. According to the Parliament, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe agreed to leave office once a new governmentContinue reading “President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka To Resign”

By The Chicago Times Staff July 9, 2022 CHICAGO — Willie Wilson will giveaway gas in Chicago Saturday morning. Wilson, a millionaire businessman and candidate for Chicago mayor, is again giving away gas in Chicago to as relief to residents as gas prices remain high.  Wilson has personally funded similar giveaways over the last fewContinue reading “Willie Wilson Gas Giveaway Saturday”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times July 9, 2022 NEW YORK — Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc. announced the purchase of 6300 Providence Way, a Class A warehouse property located in Eastvale, California. According to KKR, the property totals 281,000 square-feet of warehouse space with 32-foot clear heights.  The property also features aContinue reading “KKR To Expand Industrial Real Estate Portfolio”

By S. E. Flynn, The Chicago Times July 9, 2022 COLOMBO – Government police imposed a curfew in Sri Lanka’s capital and surrounding areas on Friday as planned protests for the resignation of the country’s president and prime minister grow louder as a result of the economic crisis and severe shortages of goods. According toContinue reading “Sri Lanka: Government Orders Crackdown On Protesters”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times July 9, 2022 WHEATON — Bond has been set for a former Bensenville man who fled after being charged in 2000 with Concealment of a Homicidal Death. Romulo Mendoza, 46, appeared in court this morning where Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh set a $1 Million bond. According toContinue reading “$1 Million Bond Set For Man Who Fled After Being Charged In 2000”

By Willard W. Hughes, The Chicago Times July 8, 2022 WASHINTON — Nonfarm payrolls increased 372,000 in June which beat the Dow Jones estimate of 250,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The unemployment rate remained flat at 3.6% from May. Nonfarm payrolls in May were revised down to 384,000 leaving analystContinue reading “Payrolls Increased 372,000 In June”

By Vito Lucia, The Chicago Times July 8, 2022 NEW YORK – Tony Sirico, famed actor from the The Sopranos has passed away at the age of 79. Sirico, born July 29, 1942, in New York City would later grow up in Brooklyn.  Sirico was known for portraying mobsters in numerous films, including Goodfellas, TheContinue reading “Tony Sirico, Dead At 79”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times July 8, 2022 TOKYO — Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in a shooting while delivering a speech Friday in Nara, Japan. Abe, 67, was shot in the back by an assassin and later airlifted to a nearby hospital in Nara.  After tremendous effort to safeContinue reading “Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Assassinated”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times July 5, 2022 CHICAGO — Three 19-year-old men from Calumet City have been charged with throwing fireworks at Chicago Police Department vehicles on Monday. According to CPD: Jiovanni Araujo, Yair Cruz-Roman, and Guillermo Mota Jr., have been charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer afterContinue reading “Three Men Charged With Attacking CPD Prowl Car With Fireworks”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times July 5, 2022 DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday that total US sales reached 152,262 vehicles in June with EV sales jumping 77 percent. According to Ford, total US shares in June increased to 12.9 percent as sales outperformed the industry.  Industry sales were down 11Continue reading “Ford Outperforms Industry In June”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times July 5, 2022 DENVER — Newmont Corporation agreed to a profit-sharing agreement with unionized workers at the Company’s Peñasquito mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. The gold mining giant announce the agreement Tuesday in which its subsidiary, Newmont Peñasquito, will pay union workers an uncapped profit-sharing bonus up to 10%. Continue reading “Newmont Agrees To Profit Sharing Agreement with Peñasquito Union”

By The Chicago Times Staff July 4, 2022 HIGHLAND PARK, IL – Suspected gunman in Independence Day shooting has been taken into custody.  Currently, seven people killed and thirty wounded. According to police, the 21-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident around 7 pm in Lake Forest, Illinois after being spotted by and pursuedContinue reading “HIGHLAND PARK: 7 DEAD, 30 WOUNDED, SUSPECT ARRESTED”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times July 3, 2022 WASHINGTON – The United States will send Ukraine two NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russian forces. The Pentagon announced Friday that Ukraine will receive the advanced National/Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) system as part of theContinue reading “Ukraine To Receive Advanced Surface-To-Air Missile System”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times July 2, 2022 CHICAGO – A woman was killed as a result of gunfire in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood Friday night.  Two others were also wounded in the incident. The shooting occurred in the 2200 block of South Wentworth around 11 pm.  Police arrived on scene and found aContinue reading “Woman Killed In Chinatown During Shootout”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times July 2, 2022 WHEATON, IL — DuPage County had the highest voter turnout in the region of nearly 22 percent in the 2022 Midterm Primary Election, combined with a successful launch of new voting equipment and the Vote Anywhere initiative. “We broke several records for a Midterm Primary.Continue reading “DuPage County: 2022 Primary Election Had Highest Voter Turnout In Region”

By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times July 2, 2022 CHICAGO — Owners and operators of eight Chicagoland massage parlors throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will County were arraigned Friday after allegedly engaged in money laundering and promoting prostitution. Yang Yuan, 37, of Aurora; Jianwei Zou, 62, of Naperville; and Guilan Sun, 64, of Aurora, haveContinue reading “Suburban Massage Parlor Owners Charged In Prostitution Ring”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times July 1, 2022 CHICAGO – As the Chicago Transit Authority turns 75 this year, it plans to showcase color schemes throughout its history. The CTA announced Tuesday that it will celebrate the anniversary with commemorative pins and posters, famous Chicagoans sharing their CTA memories on our social media,Continue reading “CTA Goes Retro To Mark 75th Anniversary”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff June 29, 2022 DEERFIELD, IL — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced Tuesday its decision to keep its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses under its existing According to WBA, “. . . productive discussions held with a range of parties, receiving significant interest from prospective buyers. However, since launchingContinue reading “Walgreens To Retain Ownership Of Its Successful Boots Business”

By The Morton Arboretum In honor of The Morton Arboretum’s centennial milestone, its horticulturists selected a cultivar of the rare Zamoyski’s linden to be designated the Centennial™ linden. A number will be planted across the Chicago region as part of the Centennial Tree Planting Initiative, with the goal of further diversifying the regional forest. LearnContinue reading “Celebrating a Century at the Arboretum”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 29, 2022 WHEATON — A Chicago teen has been sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint in 2021. According to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Deondre Logan, 18, was sentenced by Judge Brian Telander. The State had requestedContinue reading “Chicago Teen Handed Eight Years For Stealing Car At Gunpoint”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 29, 2022 CHICAGO – As the lifeguard shortage stretches into the heat of summer, the Chicago Park District will divert lifeguards from North Avenue Beach and Calumet Park Beach to open 37 Chicago area pools by July 5. Currently, 55% of the targeted number of qualified seasonalContinue reading “Chicago Pools To Reopen July 5 As Park District Shuffles Lifeguards”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 28, 2022 CHICAGO — Illinois voters have chosen incumbent Governor J. B. Pritzker and Republican State Senator Darren Bailey to battle for the Illinois governorship in November. Pritzker trampled unknown Democrat challenger, Beverly Miles, paving the way for his fight for a second term. Bailey won the nominationContinue reading “Pritzker To Face Bailey In Fight For Illinois Governorship”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times June 28, 2022 CHICAGO – A mother was awarded $20 million by a Cook County Jury after they sided with her in a case that claimed an area hospital was negligent during the birth of her child causing severe brain damage. On Friday after a three-week trial at theContinue reading “Mother Receives $20 Million In Birth Injury Case Against Advocate Christ Hospital”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 27, 2022 CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer accused of sexually assaulting a man while in custody is scheduled to be in court on Monday. According to prosecutors, Carlyle Calhoun was guarding the victim at St. Bernard Hospital in 2018 after the victim had been arrested. CalhounContinue reading “Chicago Police Officer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Man Due In Court”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times June 27, 2022 PLANO, TX – Auto giant Toyota has issued recalls for its first production electric car and Tundra series pickup trucks for problems in which nuts or bolts can become lose causing wheels or axles to disconnect. On Thursday, Toyota Motor Sales USA issued a warningContinue reading “Wheels Falling Off: Toyota Recalls First Production Electric Car and Tundra Series”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 26, 2022 WHEATON, IL — Voter turnout for the 2022 Midterm Primary Election remains strong in DuPage County exceeding the 2018 Primary. According to the DuPage County Clerk’s Office, 15,600 plus voters have cast ballots at 22 Early Voting sites throughout DuPage County since May 19.  SinceContinue reading “DuPage: 2022 Midterm Primary Election Turnout Strong”

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”