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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times March 11, 2023 PARIS – UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and France’s Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu met Friday at the 36th UK-France Summit in Paris to discuss new initiatives to further strengthen the military relationship between the two nations. At theContinue reading “United Kingdom and France Vow Greater Defense Cooperation”

By Sam K. Jones, The Chicago Times March 11, 2023 ORLANDO, FL – The United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday that the USDA received $3 billion in applications from more than 350 independent businesses from 47 states and 2 territories for the first two rounds ofContinue reading “USDA to Offer $29 Million in Grants to Promote Fertilizer Production in USA”

By Phillip Russo, The Chicago Times March 10, 2023 NEW YORK – Paramount Global announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share on both its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be payable on April 3, 2023,Continue reading “Paramount Global Declares Quarterly Dividends”

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation March 10, 2023 WASHINGTON – Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect insured depositors, the FDIC created the Deposit Insurance National Bank ofContinue reading “FDIC Creates a Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara to Protect Insured Depositors of Silicon Valley Bank, Santa Clara, California”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff March 10, 2023 STAMFORD, CT –  The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. declared on Thursday a regular quarterly dividend of $1.27 per common share to be paid on April 11, 2023, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2023.  TheContinue reading “Phillip Morris Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend “

By The Chicago Times Staff March 10, 2023 CHICAGO – A juvenile has been charged in connection with a carjacking near Chicago’s Midway International Airport. Chicago police said a 13-year-old male juvenile was arrested by the members of the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force on March 8, 2023, in the 6400Continue reading “Juvenile Charged with Vehicular Hijacking Near Midway Airport”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times March 10, 2023 CHICAGO – Two male juveniles, 13 and 14 years of age, have been charged in the beating and attempted robbery of an elderly man in the Chatham neighborhood. Chicago police said the two juvenile suspects were taken into custody onContinue reading “13-Year-Old and 15-Year-Old Charged with Aggravated Battery and Robbery”

By Frank Savage, The Chicago Times March 10, 2023 BETHESDA, MD – Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Korea Aerospace Industries and Red 6 Aerospace to deliver advanced 21st Century Security capabilities across a spectrum of training and combat aircraft. According to Lockheed, the partnership will bringContinue reading “Lockheed Martin to Partner with Korea Aerospace and Red 6 on ATARS”

By James Malone, The Chicago Times March 10, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been sentenced to life in a federal prison for committing murder to maintain and increase his power in a violent Chicago street gang. According to prosecutors, Pierre Robinson, 29, of Chicago, was found guilty ofContinue reading “Chicago Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Gangland Murder”

By J.J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times March 10, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the beating of a CTA employee on Wednesday in the East Garfield neighborhood. According to Chicago police, on March 8, between 1:00-1:15 am, Curtis Washington, 37, of the 5100 block of W.Continue reading “Chicago Man Charged with Beating Transit Employee”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times March 10, 2023 NAPERVILLE, IL – A Sleepy Hollow woman has been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase in Naperville on March 7. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced Thursday that Tianna Bryson, 23, of the 800 block of Hemlock Drive,Continue reading “Woman Charged with Leading Police on 120 mph High-Speed Chase”

Chicago Transit Authority March 09, 2023 Service to/from The Big Ten Tournament and other sporting events at the United Center and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and River Dying CTA will be your driver to all the fun activities happening across the city this week including – The Big TenContinue reading “Celebrate a “Green” Tradition! Ride CTA to the Highly Anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Dying of the River”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times March 7, 2023 CHICAGO – Two Chicago residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts of robbery affecting interstate commerce.   According to John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Equisha Butler, 29, of Chicago,Continue reading “Two Chicago Residents Charged in Oak Park Crime Spree”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times March 5, 2023 CHICAGO – Metra announced that it will be offering extra trains to bring passengers to this year’s Chicago St. Patrick’s Day and South Side Irish parades on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12.  “Riders know the value of takingContinue reading “Ride Metra for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times March 4, 2023 CHICAGO – A salesman for an unnamed Chicago-area red-light camera company has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for conspiring to pay bribes to a public official and for filing a false tax return. United StatesContinue reading “Chicago Area Red-Light Camera Company Rep Sentenced to Five Years”

By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times March 3, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago-area physical therapist, health care professional, and a personal trainer have pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud schemes that totaled $6.5 million dollars in fraudulent claims.   United States Attorney for the Northern District John R. Lausch, Jr. said InessaContinue reading “Three Plead Guilty to $6.5 Million Healthcare Fraud”

By Gus G. Manion, The Chicago Times March 3, 2023 WICHITA, KS –  Textron Aviation announced Friday that it has delivered a special mission Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to the Belize Ministry of National Defense and Border Security under a Foreign Military Sale contract executed by the U.S. ArmyContinue reading “Textron Aviation Delivers Grand Caravan EX to Belize Military”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times March 3, 2023 ARLINGTON, VA – Raytheon Technologies announced Thursday that it received a contract valued at more than $250 million to design, develop, and deliver a seven-vehicle missile tracking satellite constellation by the Space Development Agency. Raytheon said once the system isContinue reading “Raytheon Technologies awarded $250 Million Missile Warning Contract”

By J.J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times March 3, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man was charged in the attack of a 16-year-old girl on CTA platform in February.   Chicago police said, on February 21, 2023, Lijah Graham, 45, of the 400 block of N. St. Louis Ave, allegedly threatened aContinue reading “Chicago Man Charged in CTA Attack of 16-Year-Old Girl”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times March 3, 2023 WHEATON, IL – DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on Thursday that a Lombard police officer was justified in the shooting of an armed suspect back in December of 2022. According to Berlin, “. . . it was determined afterContinue reading “Lombard: Berlin Finds Officer Justified in Shooting”

By James Malone, The Chicago Times March 2, 2023 CHICAGO – A Joliet man was arrested Tuesday for kidnapping and attempted murder in the Calumet Park area. According to Chicago police, 43-year-old Steven Wade, of the 1500 block of Queens Lace Dr., Joliet, Illinois, was arrested on February 28, 2023,Continue reading “Joliet Man Charged with Nine Counts of Attempted Murder and Other Felonies”

By David Slavik, The Chicago Times February 25, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Police announced that their firearm enforcement grants awarded to law enforcement agencies across Illinois saw 1,115 firearm enforcement checks and placed 472 individuals into compliance with the Firearm Owner Identification Card Act (FOID) in 2022. AccordingContinue reading “ISP Firearm Enforcement Grant Sees More Than 1,000 Compliance Checks”

By James M. Douglas, The Chicago Times February 25, 2023 DALLAS – Southwest Airlines announced that it has teamed up with long time partner Community Coffee to offer inflight Coffee’s Espresso + Cream iced coffee. Southwest said the inflight coffee drink is available for passengers to purchase for $4.  TheContinue reading “Southwest Airlines Offers Inflight Iced Coffee”

By Chuck B. Hickam, The Chicago Times February 24, 2023 WASHINGTON – NASA announced Thursday that it has selected Jacobs Technology Inc., of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to manage launch infrastructure, and to operate and maintain ground systems required for flight spacecraft processing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center. According to NASAContinue reading “NASA: Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering Contract Awarded”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times February 24, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Aviation announced Thursday that secure airside bus service between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1 and 3 will resume operation on March 1. “After having to suspend this service due to the COVID-19 pandemic andContinue reading “O’Hare Airport to Restore Terminal Transfer Bus Service on March 1”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times February 24, 2023 WHEATON – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 21-years in the Illinois Department of Corrects for his alleged part in the robbery of a suburban Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin Donuts. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that DevonteContinue reading “Chicago Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Armed Robbery Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin Donuts”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times February 24, 2023 WHEATON – A Romeoville man has been charged with illegally possessing a loaded firearm in Willowbrook. According to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Steven Buegel, 43, of the 0-100 block of Abbeywood Drive, has been charged with one felony countContinue reading “Convicted Felon Accused of Possessing a Handgun in Willowbrook”

By Joseph Accardo, The Chicago Times February 23, 2023 CHICAGO – An Illinois Lottery player won nearly $1 million making it the biggest Fast Play jackpot ever. The Illinois Lottery said the player won $979,168 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s.  Twenty 20s is a $20 progressive jackpot Fast Play gameContinue reading “Illinois Lottery Player Wins Nearly $1 Million”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times February 22, 2023 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Firearm Violence Prevention in partnership with Cook County’s Justice Advisory Council announced Tuesday $25 million in grants to fund service providers focused on supporting residents at risk of experiencing gunContinue reading “Cook County to Spend $25 Million to Address Gun Violence”

Federal Aviation Administration February 17, 2023 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for failure to submit launch collision analysis trajectory data directly to the FAA prior to the August 19, 2022, launch ofContinue reading “FAA Proposes $175,000 Fine Against SpaceX for Not Submitting Required Pre-Launch Data”

Cook County Treasurer’s Office February 21, 2023 The due date for Tax Year 2022 First Installment property taxes this year is April 3. Nearly 1.8 million tax bills will arrive in mailboxes by early March. They are currently available online at cookcountytreasurer.com. Typically, First Installment property tax bills are dueContinue reading “Reminder: First Installment Cook County Property Taxes are due April 3 “

By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times February 21, 2023 CHICAGO – United Airlines announced Monday that it has implemented an improved family seating policy that eases restrictions to allow children under 12-years of age to sit next to an adult in their party for free. According to United the newContinue reading “United Improves Family Seating Options”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 21, 2023 CHICAGO – Three Chicago men have been charged in the armed robbery of a man in Bridgeport back in December 2022. According to Chicago police, Dashun McGraw, 19, of the 600 block of N. Troy St., Marquise Green, 21, of the 2900Continue reading “Three Men Charged with Armed Robbery in Bridgeport “

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times February 19, 2023 ADDISON, IL – Four Cook County men have been charged in the attempted murder of two people in Addison on February 16. According to prosecutors, Brandon Pichardo, 23, of the 8800 block of S. Harlem, Bridgeview; Damian Gonzales, 24, of theContinue reading “Four Men Charged with Attempted Murder in Addison “

By The Chicago Times Business Staff February 18, 2023 ABBOTT PARK, IL – Abbott Laboratories declared on Thursday a quarterly common dividend of 51 cents per share. According to Abbott, this is the 397th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable MayContinue reading “Abbott Declares Quarterly Dividend”

By Walter H. Archer, The Chicago Times February 18, 2023 MOLINE, IL – Deere & Company reported Friday a net income of $1.959 billion for the first quarter ended January 29, 2023, or $6.55 per share, compared with net income of $903 million, or $2.92 per share, for the quarterContinue reading “Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $1.959 Billion”

By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times February 17, 2023 WHEATON – The first of two men accused of hijacking a woman’s car at knife point from a Villa Park parking lot while her two children were in the back seat has been sentenced to nineteen years in the Illinois DepartmentContinue reading “Man Sentenced to Nineteen Years for Carjacking at Knife Point”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times February 17, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been arrested after being discovered with deadly weapons  on CTA property. According to Chicago police, Patrick Washington, of the 2900 block of W. Lake St., was arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm and knife onContinue reading “Man Arrested for Possession of Deadly Weapons on CTA”

By J.J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times February 17, 2023 CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the robbery of another man and for possessing a stolen vehicle. Chicago police said, on Tuesday, Djon Nooner, 22, of the 5300 block of S. Wallace St, allegedly robbed a male victim,Continue reading “Chicago Man Charged with Robbery and Vehicle Theft”

Northrop Grumman February 15, 2023 FALLS CHURCH, VA – The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.73 per share on Northrop Grumman common stock, payable March 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business Feb. 27, 2023. NorthropContinue reading “Northrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly Dividend”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 16, 2023 CHICAGO – A juvenile suspect was arrested Thursday by members of the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force for allegedly shooting a man last August. According to Chicago police, around 6:48 pm on August 30, 2022, the 17-year-old offender was identified asContinue reading “Juvenile Offender Charged with Aggravated Battery”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times February 16, 2023 CHICAGO – A man was charged Wednesday after bringing a gun on a CTA bus in the Marquette Park neighborhood. Chicago police said 20-year-old Carlos Martinez was arrested after bringing a gun on a CTA bus in the 6600 blockContinue reading “Man Charged for Possessing Gun on CTA Bus”

By George Reagan, The Chicago Times February 16, 2023 CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday in an open letter that the team has closed on the Arlington Park Property. The Bears warn fans that the closing on the property doesn’t seal the deal on a new stadium being builtContinue reading “Bears Close on Arlington Heights Deal”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times February 16, 2023 CHICAGO – Metra announced Wednesday the approval of a new 2023-2027 strategic plan that focuses on addressing the operational and financial challenges of a post-COVID world and sets ambitious goals for the agency’s evolution and growth. The My Metra, OurContinue reading “Metra Approves New Strategic Plan”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times February 15, 2023 CHICAGO – Bally’s has announced Tuesday that it will be opening a dealer training centers in hope of recruiting local talent for their planned River West casino. According to the announcement, Bally’s will partner with City Colleges of Chicago to offerContinue reading “Bally’s To Open Dealer Academy”

Chicago Transit Authority February 13, 2023 Beginning February 20, travel on region’s public transit systems is easier than ever, with new purchases of all unlimited-ride passes accepted across CTA and Pace Traveling throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs will soon be easier and more affordable than ever. Beginning Monday, FebruaryContinue reading “CTA and Pace Announce New Integrated, Unlimited-Ride Passes”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 12, 2023 CHICAGO – A 34-year-old man arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest Saturday.  According to Chicago police, the victim self-transported to Mount Sinai Hospital and has been listed in serious condition.  The victim refused to cooperate withContinue reading “Man Drives to Hospital After Shot in Chest”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times February 12, 2023 CHICAGO – Two suspects have been charged in connection with murders that occurred on December 23 and December 24.  According to police, Marlin Zuniga, 20, and Alexis Vazquez, 21, allegedly shot a 17-year-old to death in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood onContinue reading “Chicago: Two Arrested in Connection with Murders Before Christmas”

By Sloan Wilson, The Chicago Times February 12, 2023 CHICAGO – Walmart announced Wednesday three stores in the Chicago area will be closing. “We are grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our Homewood, Lincolnwood, and Plainfield locations. We look forward to servingContinue reading “Walmart to Close Three Chicago Area Stores”

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times February 12, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC – The IRS announced Friday that it will not tax most relief checks issued by states in 2022. The IRS said it will not challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster that were issued byContinue reading “IRS Will Not Tax Most 2022 State Issued Relief Checks”

By The Chicago Times Staff February 12, 2023 COOK COUNTY, IL – Two minors were taken into custody Friday after evading arrest by troopers in a stolen car on I-57 just south of Chicago.  According to the Illinois State Police Statewide Anti-Violence Enforcement Group, troopers attempted to pull over aContinue reading “Cook County: Two Arrested After High Speed Chase”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff February 11, 2023 DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Board of Directors of Dover Corporation declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Friday of $0.505 (fifty and one-half cents) per share that is payable on March 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of FebruaryContinue reading “Dover Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend”

By Frank Savage, The Chicago Times February 10, 2023 ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that its Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) which the U.S. Army has demonstrated the ability to field, employ, and maintain CIRCM in significant quantities on its rotaryContinue reading “US Army Approves Northrop Grumman CIRCM Systems”

By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times February 9, 2023 ABBOTT PARK, IL – Abbott announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire medical device company Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.  CSI owns rights to an innovative atherectomy system used in treating peripheral and coronary artery disease.  According to theContinue reading “Abbott Acquires Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.”

Cook County Treasurer’s Office February 8, 2023 CHICAGO – 1st Issue Shows Low Property Tax Collection Rates Harm Minority South Suburbs by Curtailing Government Services and Fueling Higher Tax Rates Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Wednesday released the first issue of a new periodic newsletter highlighting property tax issuesContinue reading “Treasurer Maria Pappas Launches Newsletter”

Illinois National Guard February 08, 2023 PEORIA, IL – Approximately 190 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, based in Peoria, and Company B, 935th Aviation Support Battalion, based in Kankakee, mobilized for an overseas mission to the U.S. Central Command area ofContinue reading “Approximately 190 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Mobilize for Overseas Mission”

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, fromContinue 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 seniorContinue 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 willContinue 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, inContinue reading “Man Charged in Austin Shooting”

By Jack Beringer, The Chicago Times February 04, 2023 STRATFORD, CT – Australia announced Friday it will acquire 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks from Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin company.  The deal between the Australian and United States governments is expected to be worth about $1.95 billion with deliveries toContinue reading “Australia Orders 40 UH-60M Black Hawks”

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 fiftyContinue 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 pressContinue 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 demandedContinue 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 sameContinue 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 ofContinue 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 theContinue 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 onContinue 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 onContinue 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. 12Continue 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,Continue 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 ofContinue 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 theContinue 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 childContinue reading “Man Steals Car with Child Inside in West Town”

By Brooks M. Deering, 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 forContinue 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 chargedContinue 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, allegedlyContinue 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 fireContinue 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 inContinue 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 aContinue 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. Continue 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 nomineeContinue reading “Illinois Judge Pauses Pritzker’s Assault Weapons Ban”