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By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times February 6, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lemont Mayor John Egofske to replace Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin as the new Illinois 82nd District State Representative. “After 27 years in corporate business as a job creator, I look forward to working with anyone, from any party, who shares myContinue reading “Lemont Mayor John Egofske to Replace Durkin in 82nd District”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times February 6, 2023 DENVER – Newmont Corporation announced Sunday that has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Newcrest Mining Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement.  Newmont proposes to combine two of the sector’s top senior gold producers. According to aContinue reading “Newmont Seeks to Acquire Newcrest”

By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times February 6, 2023 ARLINGTON, VA – Boeing has been chosen by the United States Air Force as the prime contractor for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile guidance subsystems support. Boeing announced the contract is worth up to $1.6 billion over 16 years and will be primarily performed in Ogden,Continue reading “Boeing to Retain ICBM Guidance Contract”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 6, 2023 CHICAGO – A man has been charged with the shooting of a woman in the Austin neighborhood on Friday.  Chicago police said, around 9:00 am, on February 3, Robin Thompson, of Chicago, was taken into custody after shooting a woman, 47, in the 5300 block of WestContinue reading “Man Charged in Austin Shooting”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times February 3, 2023 WHEATON, IL – Man found guilty for his part in the 2018 murder of man in West Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to fifty years in jail. According to prosecutors, Juan Calderon, 25, formerly of Aurora, was sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois DepartmentContinue reading “Second of Two Men Found Guilty in West Chicago Murder”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times February 3, 2023 DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company announced Thursday that fourth-quarter net income plummeted 90% from a year earlier.  Ford executives admitted that costs are too high in this inflationary period and vowed to slash spending this year. In a press release, Ford CEO, Jim Farley,Continue reading “Ford 4 Quarter Profit Plummets 90%”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 3, 2023 CHICAGO – A food delivery man was shot and seriously wounded Thursday in Humboldt Park.  According to police, the 40-year-old victim was delivering food around 10:00 pm in the 3600 block of West Iowa Street when a man approached him and demanded his property at gunpoint.  AfterContinue reading “Humboldt Park: Food Delivery Man Robbed and Shot”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times February 3, 2023 OSLO – Norway announced it will order 54 new German Leopard 2 tanks, produced by German based Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Group, for its military with an option to purchase another 18 tanks in the future. “We ensure that we have the same tanks as our Nordic neighborsContinue reading “Norway Orders 54 New German Tanks”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times February 3, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was discovered shot inside a crashed car on Chicago’s West Side.  According to Chicago police, around 2:30 am, the 43-year-old victim was discovered inside a vehicle that crashed into a parked car in the 800 block of North Lavergne Avenue in Austin. Continue reading “Chicago: Man Murdered Inside Crashed Car”

By Willard Hughes, The Chicago Times February 3, 2023 WASHINGTON – Almost 3 millions pounds of canned meat and poultry products have been recalled by Conagra Brands due to a packaging defect that may have spoiled the product. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said the recall affects certain Armour StarContinue reading “Major Canned Meat, Poultry Products Recalled”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times February 3, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was charged with punching a 64-year-old woman on a Blue Line CTA platform in the Loop in January. According to Chicago police, around 7:00 am, James Jackson, 55, allegedly punched a woman in the face on the Blue Line platform atContinue reading “Man Charged with Punching Woman on Blue Line CTA Platform”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times February 3, 2023 CHICAGO – A second man has been charged in the fatal stabbing in the Loop last September. Chicago police said 25-year-old Darnell Rawls, of Rosemoor, allegedly took part in the robbery and stabbing of 41-year-old Michael Byrnes who was on his way home on SeptemberContinue reading “Second Man Charged in Fatal Loop Stabbing”

Federal Aviation Administration Press Release February 01, 2023 FAA designates Phoenix Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LVII. State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LVII. Drones will be restricted during the following times and days: Game Day, Sunday, Feb. 12 Before Game Day Additional detailsContinue reading “Super Bowl Fans: Leave Your Drone at Home”

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs January 31, 2023 WASHINGTON (AFNS) –  The Department of the Air Force will conduct its next “BRAVO” hackathon March 20 – 24, 2023, this time at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Megan Runyan, Quinn Seys, and Parker Brown, 416th Flight Test Squadron weapons integration engineers, work together for data solutionsContinue reading “Department of the Air Force to Conduct Hackathon”

Press Release General Motors Company January 30, 2023 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter 2023 cash dividend on the company’s outstanding common stock of $0.09 per share payable Thursday, March 16, 2023, to all common shareholders of record as of the closeContinue reading “GM Declares Quarterly Dividend”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 30, 2023 CHICAGO – An unidentified man’s body was pulled from Lake Michigan near South Loop on Sunday.  According to police, the body was discovered just after 11:00 am near the 1100 block of South Lake Shore Drive.  Police are investigating.

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times January 30, 2023 JOLIET, IL – A man has been charged with setting a home on fire because he was upset with his girlfriend Friday night. Chicago police said, around 10:18 pm, 45-year-old Kevin Williams allegedly set fire to a home in the 1500 block of North PrairieContinue reading “Man Set Fire to House After Tiff with Girlfriend”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 30, 2023 CHICAGO – A man stole a vehicle in the West Town neighborhood on Saturday that contained a 4-year-old child.  According to Chicago police, around 3:30 pm, a 39-year-old man left his vehicle running on West Hubbard near Paulina with a 4-year-old child inside.  Police said a maleContinue reading “Man Steals Car with Child Inside in West Town”

By Brooks McCormick, The Chicago Times January 28, 2023 SEATTLE – Bad news for Prime grocery members as Amazon announces that it will end free grocery delivery for orders under $150. In an email, Amazon said Prime members who use Amazon Fresh will be charged $3.95 to $9.95 for orders under $150 starting February 28.Continue reading “Amazon to End Free Grocery Delivery on Prime Orders Under $150”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times January 27, 2023 NAPERVILLE, IL – A Chicago man has been charged with illegally possessing a Dodge Durango and illegally possessing a loaded firearm. According to DuPage County prosecutors, 20-year-old Frank Whitefield, Jr., of the 7600 block of South Champlain Avenue, has been charged with one count of possessionContinue reading “Chicago Man Accused of Possession of a Stolen Durango and Illegal Possession of a Glock”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times January 26, 2023 NAPERVILLE, IL – A Chicago man was charged in the robbery of a Naperville Portillo’s back in July. Naperville police said, around 11:36 pm on July 20, 2022, Solomon Marshall, 21, of the 3400 block of W. Fulton Boulevard, allegedly approached two female employees ofContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in Robbery of Naperville Portillo’s”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times January 26, 2023 CHICAGO – A man has been charged with setting a fire inside a building in the Uptown neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. According to Chicago police, around 6:20 pm, 49-year-old Toma Smith allegedly lit an “incendiary object” that caused a fire inside a building in theContinue reading “Arsonist Charged in Setting Fire on North Side”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 26, 2023 CHICAGO – A man has been charged in connection with a shooting in the North Lawndale neighborhood last October. Chicago police said, on October 13, 24-year-old Shaheer Muhammad, of Chicago, allegedly shot a 39-year-old man twice in the back in the 3800 block of WestContinue reading “Man Charged in Connection with North Lawndale Shooting”

An open letter from Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA: January 25, 2023 Whether you’re a lawmaker, a business owner or leader, or an everyday voter, one thing is clear: California has become a dramatic case study of putting bad politics over good policy. Last fall, the legislature passed a bill – AB257, or theContinue reading “McDonald’s: California Putting Bad Politics Over Good Policy”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 23, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the attempted robbery of a CTA passenger. According to Chicago police, around 5:00 pm on Friday, 33-year-old Darius Moss, of Chicago, robbed a passenger on the CTA Green Line in the Austin neighborhood.  The passenger, who is aContinue reading “CTA Passenger Prevents Robbery by Shooting Mugger”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times January 21, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL – An Illinois judge in Effingham County granted a temporary restraining order Friday to pause the state’s recently enacted assault weapons ban as new lawsuits are filed to challenge the constitutionality of the law. Tom DeVore, former Republican nominee for Illinois attorney general, filedContinue reading “Illinois Judge Pauses Pritzker’s Assault Weapons Ban”

By Willard Hughes, The Chicago Times January 21, 2023 BELLEVUE, WA – T-Mobile announced Thursday that the data of nearly 37 million customers has been stolen by an unidentified malicious intruder in November.   In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the data breach was discovered on January 5.  T-Mobile confessed that the dataContinue reading “T-Mobile: Data on 37 Million Customers Stolen”

By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times January 21, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL –  Two Illinois paramedics have been charged in the death of a patient they strapped faced down on a stretcher. According to prosecutors, Peggy Finley, 44, and Peter Cadigan, 50, have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Earl Moore.  ItContinue reading “Two Illinois Paramedics Charged in Death of Patient”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 21, 2023 CHICAGO – A man has been charged in the robbery of a 17-year-old girl in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.  According to Chicago police, 29-year-old Edgardo Negron, of Chicago, allegedly robbed the teen girl in the 900 block of North California Avenue.  Negron was taken into custody  andContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in Humboldt Park Robbery of 17-Year-Old Girl”

By Joseph Accardo, The Chicago Times January 21, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was shot in the chest after his vehicle was involved in a collision with a stolen car in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.  Chicago police said, around 4:00 am, the 19-year-old victim was riding in a Dodge Charger in the 7900 blockContinue reading “Man Shot After Crashing into Stolen Truck”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 20, 2023 PARIS – The Chicago Bulls defeated their bitter rival the Detroit Pistons in Paris by 126-108 on Thursday.  Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan earned 26 points along with Nikola Vucevic adding 16 points with 15 rebounds and 6 assists.  Ayo Dosunmu added 13 points along with Derrick Jones,Continue reading “Bulls Defeat Pistons 126-108”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times January 20, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was stabbed Wednesday along with two others wounded during an attack outside a Northwest Side restaurant. Chicago police said, around 8:50 pm, the three victims got into an argument with an unknown male suspect in the parking lot of Las Islas MariasContinue reading “Man Stabbed and Others Hurt in Northwest Side Confrontation”

By James R Scott, The Chicago Times January 19, 2023 CHICAGO – A teenager was charged in the armed robbery and carjacking of a man in North Lawndale.  Chicago police said the 16-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after he was identified as one the suspects that robbed a 26-year-old man at gunpoint in the 1400Continue reading “Teen Charged with Armed Robbery and Carjacking in North Lawndale”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 19, 2023 CHICAGO –  A man was shot Wednesday in the Back of Yards neighborhood on the South Side.  According to Chicago police, the 21-year-old victim was shot in the head while he was outside with two other people around 6:40 am in the 4700 block of South WolcottContinue reading “Man Shot in Back of the Yards”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times January 19, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Auto Show announced that it will partner with Hyatt Regency McCormick Place to provide exhibitors, media, and consumers with special room rates during the auto show from February 11-20 at McCormick Place. The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is conveniently located nearContinue reading “Chicago Auto Show Partners with Hyatt Regency McCormick Place”

By Hank Sheridan, The Chicago Times January 14, 2023 CHICAGO – A former payroll manager for The Art Institute of Chicago has been charged by the federal government for allegedly stealing more than $2 million from the museum. According to prosecutors, Michael Maurello, 56, is accused of fraudulently obtaining museum funds for nearly 14 years. Continue reading “Former Manager at The Art Institute of Chicago Charged with Stealing $2 Million”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 14, 2023 CHICAGO – A teen has been charged in the carjacking and robbing of thirteen victims at gunpoint in a period of seven hours on Chicago’s South Side. Chicago police said the 16-year-old suspect was identified as one of the suspects who carjacked and robbed multipleContinue reading “Teen Charged in Robbing 13 Victims”

By John Armour, The Chicago Times January 13, 2023 GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grocery giant Meijer announced the expansion of its popular digital coupon and rewards program “mPerks” to make it even easier for customers to save cash on products. The revamped mPerks program will offer personalized rewards and savings with customers earning points forContinue reading “Meijer Launches Enhanced mPerks Program to Benefit Customers “

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times January 13, 2023 WADSWORTH, IL – A Lake County man has been charged in the murder of his cousin who he resided with in a home in suburban Wadsworth. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said 27-year-old Quentin Harvell was taken into custody on Wednesday after the body ofContinue reading “Lake County Man Charged in Murder of Cousin”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 12, 2023 CHICAGO – The Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls 100-97 in Washington on Thursday.  Bulls Zach LaVine missed an 18 footer in the last 2 seconds of the game but scored 38 points for the game.  LaVine had tied the game at 97 during the fourthContinue reading “Wizards Defeat Bulls 100-97”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times January 11, 2023 CHICAGO – Metra announced the rollout of metratracker.com, a new real-time train-tracking website that lets passengers see where their trains are and when they will reach their destination.  The new site is expected to make it easier to view schedules and plan trips on Metra.Continue reading “Metra to Rollout Train-Tracking Site”

By J.J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times January 11, 2023 CHICAGO –  A nurse has been charged with smuggling illegal narcotics into Cook County Jail for her boyfriend. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Joanna McCree, of Chicago, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a substance with intent toContinue reading “Lover Nurse Attempts to Smuggle Drugs into Cook County Jail”

By Chicago Times Business Staff January 11, 2023 MIAMI – Burger King announced that it will be giving away free French fries every week for the next six months. Burger King, the third largest burger franchise, has decided to extend its popular Frequent Fry’er promotion which is available for Royal Perks members.  The French fryContinue reading “Burger King Offers Free French Fries”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 10, 2023 CHICAGO – The Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 107-99 in Boston.  Bulls Zach LaVine led with 27 points scoring 15 in the fourth.  Nikola Vucevic came in behind LaVine with 21 points with 13 rebounds.  DeMar Rozen scored 13 points but suffered a strained rightContinue reading “Celtics Beat Bulls 107-99”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times January 10, 2023 BATTLE CREEK, MI – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted cereal giant Kellogg Company’s petition to fortify certain products with Vitamin D.  The FDA already allows levels of added Vitamin D in cereal but will now extend the fortification of Vitamin D toContinue reading “Kellogg’s Vitamin D Petition Accepted by FDA “

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 10, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the carjacking of a couple at gunpoint on Chicago’s West Side in December. Prosecutors said Sederick Wright, 22, has been charged with one felony count of armed robbery, one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking, andContinue reading “Man Charged with Carjacking Couple at Gunpoint”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 8, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls beat the Utah jazz Saturday at the United Center 126-118.  Bulls star players of the game included Zach LaVine who scored 36 points and made three consecutive 3-pointers in the fourth.  DeMar DeRozen finished with 35 points.  This is the thirdContinue reading “Bulls Take Down Jazz, 126-118”

By David Slavik, The Chicago Times January 09, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL –  Republican House Leader State Representative Jim Durkin announced he will retire on Tuesday.  In November, Durkin had announced that he would resign his leadership position within the Republican caucus.  Durkin blamed former President Donald Trump for Republican defeats in the recent election.  CriticsContinue reading “Republican House Leader Durkin to Retire”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times January 09, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois House of Representatives voted to give lawmakers an 18% pay raise over the weekend. As the lame-duck session came to a close, the House approved a $12,904 annual increase in base pay for members of the House and Senate. To topContinue reading “Illinois House Approves 18% Pay Hike for Lawmakers”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 08, 2023 CHICAGO – A woman was arrested Sunday after confessing to shooting a man on Chicago’s Southwest Side.  Chicago police said the 26-year-old female suspect was in a vehicle with a 35-year-old man around 12:10 am in the 3400 block of West 79th Street when she shot theContinue reading “Woman Shoots Man in Legs”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times January 08, 2023 BEIJING – Communist China has suspended the social media accounts of some 1,200 critics of the government’s policies on the Covid-19 outbreak. In true communist fashion, the suppression of freedom of speech and thought was carried out by the popular Sina Weibo social media platformContinue reading “Communist China Suspends Social Media Accounts of Covid Critics”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 08, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was shot in broad daylight Saturday in a drive-by shooting on Chicago’s Near South Side.  According to police the 24-year-old victim was walking in the 1600 block of South Prairie around 12:00 pm when a silver colored sedan drove by and fired shots. Continue reading “Man Shot Walking at High Noon on Near South Side”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 7, 2023 PHILADELPHIA – The Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-112 on Friday in Philadelphia.  Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine scored 41 points with 11 of 13 3-pointers.  LaVine silenced the house with three 3-pointers in under two minutes to bring the “Bull” to 88-74 in theContinue reading “Bulls Beat 76ers in Philly”

By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times January 06, 2023 NAPERVILLE, IL – Nicor Gas has filed for a hefty rate increase that will further empty consumer’s pockets in northern Illinois.  According to a Nicor filing, the company is requesting to increase rates by $321 million, which if approved, would force consumers to pay an extraContinue reading “Prepare to Pay: Nicor Proposes Massive Rate Hike”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times January 06, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was shot Friday during an attempted armed robbery in Hyde Park.  Chicago police said, around 3:00 am, the 57-year-old victim was walking home in the Hyde Park: Man Shot While Running Away from Armed Robber By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times JanuaryContinue reading “Hyde Park: Man Shot While Running Away from Armed Robber”

By W. Spencer, The Chicago Times January 06, 2023 KIEV – The United States and Germany announced Friday that they will supply armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine as a possible Russian military onslaught looms in the coming months.   The agreement will supply Ukrainian forces with 50 Bradley Fighting Vehicles as part of a security assistanceContinue reading “United States and Germany Announce Armored Vehicle Deal with Ukraine”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 05, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday 121-112 at the United Center.  The Nets’ Kevin Durant scored 44 points but was shut down by Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic with 21 points and 13 rebounds along with Ayo Dosunmo’s 17 points.  Demar DRozan and PatrickContinue reading “Bulls Break Nets 121-112”

By Bernard Lawson, The Chicago Times January 04, 2023 WASHINGTON – Republican Kevin McCarthy is determined to remain in the race for the Speakership of the U.S. House of Representatives despite rising opposition from his own party. In a historic day Tuesday, McCarthy lost three straight votes in the House to form a majority toContinue reading “McCarthy to Remain in Speaker Race Despite Opposition”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times January 04, 2023 COOK COUNTY, IL – Human skeletal remains were discovered Tuesday at a Cook County forest preserve.  The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said the remains were discovered around 10:00 am just 50 feet into the woods from South Doty Avenue in the Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve.  TheContinue reading “Human Remains Found in Cook County Forest Preserve”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 3, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was beaten by three men on Monday in the Lake View East neighborhood.  According to police, the 40-year-old victim was walking on the sidewalk in the 700 block of West Buckingham Place after midnight when three males approached holding blunt objects.  After anContinue reading “Man Beaten by Three Men in Lake View East”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 3, 2023 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls in overtime Monday 145-134 with Cavs’ shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, Jr, making a record 71 points matching the eighth highest in league history for a player in a single game.  Big deal, I know most of myContinue reading “Cavaliers Beat ‘The Bull’ in Overtime”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 2, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was stabbed Sunday night in a McDonald’s parking lot on Chicago’s South Side.  According to Chicago police, around 9:30 PM, the 34-year-old victim was arguing with someone he knew in the parking lot located in the 9200 block of South Commercial Avenue whenContinue reading “South Side: Man Stabbed in McDonald’s Parking Lot”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times January 2, 2023 ELMHURST, IL – A man has been arrested for painting Nazi swastikas on a church in Elmhurst.  Josef Stumpfoll, 35, of Wheeling, Illinois, is accused of painting seven swastikas on the windows of the Pathway Community Church on December 30.  According to police Strumpfoll wasContinue reading “Elmhurst: Man Accused of Defacing Church with Nazi Swastikas”

By Chicago Times Staff January 2, 2023 CHICAGO – Chicago police have issued a warning to residents of Logan Square and Old Town to beware of three male suspects robbing victims at gunpoint.  CPD said the suspects approach victims and rob them of their valuables, including coats, by gunpoint.  Police said the robberies occurred atContinue reading “Chicago: Marauders Robbing Victims at Gunpoint in Logan Square and Old Town”

By George Reagan, The Chicago Times January 2, 2023 DETROIT – The Detroit Lions battered the Bears into a 41-10 loss in Detroit on Sunday.  The Bears were nearly scoreless in the last three quarters with the offense only making 90 yards and five first downs.  The beleaguered defense gave up five touchdown drives andContinue reading “Lions Slaughter Bears 41-10 “

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times January 1, 2022 CHICAGO – The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-102 at the United Center Saturday night.  DeMar DeRozan made 21 points while Ayo Dosunmu added 19 for the Bulls. In a close game, DeRozan brought it down to one point with a driving one pointer withContinue reading “Cavaliers Slay the Bulls 103-102 “

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times December 27, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Democrat Illinois State Senator Melinda Bush (IL-31) announced that she will resign.  According to an announcement by State Senate Democrats, Bush’s resignation was presented in a letter of resignation Monday, effective on December 31, 2022.  Illinois law requires the seat be filled withinContinue reading “Illinois State Senator Melinda Bush to Resign”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times December 28, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – An Illinois judge ruled on Wednesday that parts of the controversial SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional. According to Judge Thomas Cunningham’s ruling the Pre-Trial Fairness Act is unconstitutional and violates the separation of powers and the Victims’ Rights Act.  The ruling will prevent pre-trialContinue reading “SAFE-T Act Ruled Unconstitutional by Illinois Judge”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 28, 2022 MOSCOW – The Russian government announced on Tuesday that oil sales to countries that enforce a price cap will be banned. On December 5, oil traders were required to enforce a price cap of $60 per barrel for Russian oil in order to gain access toContinue reading “Russia to Ban Oil Sales to Nations Imposing Price Caps”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times December 28, 2022 CHICAGO – Field Museum workers announced Tuesday that they have filed for a union representation election to decide if they can join the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Field Museum staff seeking to join a union that affiliates with AFSCME’s Council 31 filedContinue reading “Museum Workers File For Union Election”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times December 27, 2022 CHICAGO – The Houston Rockets blasted the Chicago Bulls Monday night 133-118, breaking a five-game winning streak for the Bulls. Zach LaVine with a 3-pointer in the last 30 seconds of the second quarter helped set up the Bulls’ early dominance in the third quarter withContinue reading “Rockets Blast Bulls 133-118”

By Ned Fielder, The Chicago Times December 27, 2022 MCLEAN, VA – Mars, Incorporated announced Thursday that their M&M’S brand will be making a return to the Super Bowl as an advertiser.  Mars has been a major advertiser over the decades during the Super Bowl showcasing M&M’s and other Mars brands. “Mars has delivered someContinue reading “Mars Announces Return to Super Bowl LVII “

By Sasha Kinskey, The Chicago Times December 27, 2022 MOSCOW – A suspected Ukrainian drone caused a deadly explosion at the main base for Moscow’s strategic bombers on Monday.  The Russian government said it had shot down the drone which then crashed at the Engels Air Base killing three service members.  Ukraine has not claimedContinue reading “Russian Airbase Attacked by Possible Ukrainian Drone”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 27, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was murdered during a heated argument in Albany Park Friday night.  According to Chicago police, around 8:15 pm, the 18-year-old victim was arguing with someone in the backyard of a residence in the 4600 block of North Lawndale Avenue when the suspect brandishedContinue reading “Man Murdered in Albany Park”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 27, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago woman was shot through her door and critically wounded Monday In the East Garfield Park neighborhood.  Chicago police said the victim, 30, was in her home around 2:50 am in the 3300 block of West Warren Boulevard when someone she knewContinue reading “East Garfield Park: Woman Shot Through Door and Critically Wounded   “

By George Reagan, The Chicago Times December 24, 2022 CHICAGO – The Bears were bloodied by the Bills Saturday at Soldier Field with a 35-13 loss. Despite a strong offensive start with a touchdown on the opening drive and dominating the first half they deflated with just four first downs and 88 total yards inContinue reading “Bears Fall To Bills On Christmas Eve   “

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times December 23, 2022 NEW YORK – The stupified New York Knickerbockers took a humiliating depantsing from the Chicago Bulls with a last second jumper by DeMar DeRozan giving the Bulls a 118-117 victory. DeRozan finished Chicago’s season-high third straight victory with 25 points and Zach LaVine leading the BullsContinue reading “Bulls Depants Knickerbockers At Last Second 118-117  “

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times December 23, 2022 PARIS – Microsoft, the world’s leading software company, has been ordered to pay $64 million after French authorities found it guilty of breaching local regulations.  The French government said it had imposed the fine over the Microsoft’s unscrupulous use of ad cookies. Ad cookies areContinue reading “Microsoft Handed $64 Million Fine From French Government  “

By The Chicago Times Staff December 23, 2022 CHICAGO – A man allegedly threw a dog off a CTA platform in Lake View Thursday.  Chicago police said 43-year-old Demetrice Spencer, of Chicago, allegedly threw a dog to its death from the CTA platform in the 3400 block of North Paulina Street onto the concrete below. Continue reading “Lake View: Man Throws Dog Off CTA Platform”

By Willard Hughes, The Chicago Times December 23, 2022 KANSAS CITY, MO – AMC Entertainment’s stock collapsed Thursday after the company announced a new $110 million capital raise and a proposed reverse stock split. AMC stock was halted briefly after the opening bell as it hit a new 52-week low and was down 15% inContinue reading “AMC Collapses, Proposes Reverse Stock Split”

By Ronald Hughes, The Chicago Times December 23, 2022 CHICAGO – Free agent Dansby Swanson has signed a $177 million seven-year contract on Wednesday with the Chicago Cubs as their starting shortstop. Swanson’s contract includes a $7 million signing bonus, full no-trade clause, and a hotel suite on road trips.  The $177 million salary willContinue reading “Swanson Signs $177 Million Deal With Cubs”

By William Gleason, The Chicago Times December 22, 2022 CHICAGO – Bulls rallied to win their second straight game, 110-108 over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The Bulls’ MVP of the game was Ayo Dosunmu who inbounded a pass from the Bulls sideline with four seconds remaining to DeMar DeRozan who had missed aContinue reading “Bulls Beat Hawks 110-108”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times December 22, 2022 TAIPEI – The Taiwanese Air Force scrambled combat jets Thursday to intercept 39 Communist Chinese aircraft that illegally entered its southeastern air defense zone. This is not the first time Communist China has invaded the Taiwanese air defense identification zone (ADIZ) which has prompted formalContinue reading “Taiwan Scrambles Fighter Jets To Counter Communist Chinese Incursion”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times December 22, 2022 MEMPHIS, TN – Shipping giant FedEx announced Tuesday it plans to cut $1 billion more in costs after further weak demand diminished quarterly profit. FedEx executives said Tuesday it will be able to cut another $1 billion beyond what  was announced last September bringing theContinue reading “FedEx To Continue Cost Cuts As World Recession Looms”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 22, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was shot Wednesday while walking in the Gresham neighborhood.  According to Chicago police, around 2:10 pm, the 18-year-old victim was in the 8400 block of South Parnell when two vehicles pulled up and gunmen exited the vehicles and opened fire onContinue reading “Man Shot While Walking On South Side”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times December 22, 2022 CHICAGO – Three Chicago teen girls overdosed Wednesday on suspected cannabis edibles in Rogers Park.  Chicago police said that the three 13-year-old teens were in the 1600 block of West Jonquil when they overdosed on the suspected cannabis edibles.  All three were taken to area hospitalsContinue reading “Three Teens Overdose On Cannabis Edibles”

By Sasha Kinskey, The Chicago Times December 21, 2022 MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the western powers on Wednesday that increasing the transfer of U.S. weapons to Ukraine would widen the war and Russian resolve to win in Ukraine.   In a meeting with Russian military leaders, Putin vowed to train and strengthen theContinue reading “Putin Warns NATO: More U.S. Weapons To Ukraine Will Widen War”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 21, 2022 CHICAGO – A man has been charged with attempted murder Tuesday after pushing a woman off a CTA platform on the Near North Side.  Prosecutors said Ashley Goss, 39, of Chicago, was arrested around 10:12 pm after he allegedly pushed a 23-year-old woman onto the electrified rails atContinue reading “Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Pushing Woman On To CTA Rails”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 19, 2022 CHICAGO – Multiple cars were stolen from a Northwest Side dealership in the Portage Park neighborhood early Saturday.  According to police, Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram located in the 5100 block of West Irving Park Road was burglarized around 3:00 am.  No suspects are in custody.

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times December 19, 2022 COOK COUNTY, IL – A Chicago man has been charged with breaking into a home in unincorporated Stickney Wednesday and beating a man and woman with a piece of lumber.  According to the Cook County Sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a reported home invasion inContinue reading “Man Allegedly Broke Into Home Beating Victims With Piece Of Lumber”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 19, 2022 CHICAGO – A teen was shot in the face while traveling on the CTA Redline on Sunday in South Loop.  Chicago police said the shooting occurred a little after 2:00 am near the Cermak-Chinatown stop in the 100 block of Cermak Road.  The 16-year-old maleContinue reading “Teen Shot In Face On CTA”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 18, 2022 CHICAGO – A woman was killed and three others seriously injured in a traffic accident early Sunday.  Police said the woman and three other passengers were found in a silver sedan in the 5000 block of West Lake Street around 2:40 am.  The woman was taken toContinue reading “Woman Dead In South Austin Traffic Accident”

By Sumner Jacobs, The Chicago Times December 16, 2022 WASHINGTON – The US National Archives released thousands of documents Thursday relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November of 1963.  The documents were released on the order of the White House. The document dump consists of just over 13,000 documents relating toContinue reading “Documents Released Related To JFK Assassination”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 16, 2022 CHICAGO – Do you enjoy holiday lights?  Do you enjoy polar bears and elephants?  Then you will be glad to hear that Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual holiday lights display ZooLights will be extended through January 8, 2023.  Free Admission Nights Free nights are back! On Mondays, NovemberContinue reading “Lincoln Park Zoo Holiday Lights Extended Through January”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 16, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago teen was arrested Wednesday for allegedly bringing a firearm into a North Side school. According to Chicago police, the 14-year-old was taken into custody in the 4400 block of North Beacon at the Mary E. Courtenay Language Arts Center in SheridanContinue reading “Chicago Teen Charged With Unlawful Use Of A Weapon”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times December 14, 2022 CHICAGO – A man who was out on parole has been charged in the murder of three people, the wounding of another, and the kidnapping of a woman at a Portage Park bar last Sunday. Prosecutors said 32-year-old Samuel Parsons-Salas, of Chicago, has been charged withContinue reading “Chicago Man Out On Parole Murders Three People”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times December 12, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged Saturday in the attempted carjacking of a woman by knifepoint in South Shore on Friday.  According to police, Theodore Ammons, 26, was arrested in the 7800 block of South Odlesby Avenue moments after attempting to carjack aContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged With Attempted Carjacking In South Shore “

By The Chicago Times Staff December 12, 2022 CHICAGO – Police are warning residents on the Northwest Side that burglars are targeting elderly residents in their homes.  Chicago police said that a pair of robbers have struck four times in Portage Park and Irving Park.  According to police, the pair are tricking their way intoContinue reading “Northwest Side: Burglars Targeting Elderly Residents “

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times December 12, 2022 SAN DIEGO – NASA’s Orion capsule splashed back down on Earth in the Pacific ocean Sunday after making an uncrewed mission around the Moon.  The Orion spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California at 9:40 am (PST).  The 25-day mission included testsContinue reading “Orion Capsule Splashes Down To Earth From Moon”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 10, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was shot to death Friday night in the Bronzeville neighborhood.  According to police, the male victim, 36, was standing on a sidewalk in the first block of East 40th Street around 8:17 pm when a gunman opened fire.  The victim was shot inContinue reading “Man Murdered In Bronzeville”