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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 26, 2022 CHICAGO — Two Chicago men have been arrested for the murder of a 23-year-old man and the wounding of an 18-year-old in West Woodlawn back in June 2021. Chicago police arrested Armani Bell, 31, and Freddrick Welch, 33, for theContinue reading “Two Men Charged In June 2021 Murder Of 23-Year-Old”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times January 26, 2022 CHICAGO – City Council approves the $26.1 million real estate transfer tax windfall from the city to the CTA.  The funds will be used to help retire pension obligations. Although the transfer of funds was a routine and non-discretionary request,Continue reading “$26.1 Million Transfer To CTA Approved”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times January 25, 2022 ELGIN, IL – An 18-year-old, has been arrested for involvement in a fight and reckless shooting Sunday in Elgin, Illinois. The Kane County State’s Attorney announced that Jesus Canales, 18, has been charged with eight felonies including aggravated battery of aContinue reading “Elgin: Man Charged In Shooting”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 25, 2022 CHICAGO — Jussie Smollett’s sentencing hearing has been set for March. According to Smollett’s defense attorney Tina Glandian, the sentencing hearing is set for March 10.  The sentencing follows Smollett’s conviction in December 2021 on five counts of disorderly conduct for lyingContinue reading “Jussie Smollett Sentencing Set For March”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times January 23, 2022 WASHINGTON – The US Department of State has advised family members of US Embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the county as the threat of a Russian invasion increases.  The State Department has also advised that non-essential embassy staff andContinue reading “U.S. Advises Families Of Ukraine Embassy Staff To Leave”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times January 24, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve will likely begin raising interest rates in March for the first time in three years as inflation rages throughout the nation. Many of the central bank officials support the rate hike, which some economists believeContinue reading “Federal Reserve Moves Toward Rate Hike As Inflation Rages”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 24, 2022 LANSING, IL – Police have arrested Heather Weeden for setting two fires inside a Walmart located in Lansing, Illinois. Weeden, of Ford Heights, Illinois, has been charged with aggravated arson and retail theft.  In a hearing, Judge Charles S. Beach ordered WeedenContinue reading “Woman From Ford Heights Arrested In Lansing Walmart Fire”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times January 22, 2022 HIGHLAND PARK, IL – Highland Park’s mandate on residents presenting vaccination papers to access local businesses is facing mounting resistance. Citizens of Highland Park are planning to hold a rally on Sunday at Port Clinton Square to show support for endingContinue reading “Highland Park: Mandate On Vaccination Papers Faces Resistance”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times January 21, 2022 CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday refused to release the full investigation completed by former Chicago Inspector General William Marbeck into the botched demolition of the Crawford coal power plant smokestack in Little Village. For those that do notContinue reading “Mayor Lori Lightfoot Smothers Probe Of Botched Smokestack Implosion”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times January 21, 2022 TOYOTA, JAPAN – Toyota announced that the new Land Cruiser SUV is sold out for the next four years due to production shortages and high demand. “We sincerely apologize for the fact that Land Cruiser has been very well receivedContinue reading “Toyota: Land Cruiser Is Sold Out, US Frozen Out”

By David Slavik, The Chicago Times January 21, 2022 LAPORTE COUNTY, IN – A Plainfield man was arrested Thursday after leading Indiana State Police in high pursuit chase in LaPorte County, Indiana. According to Indiana State Police, state troopers were following a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with stolen plates southboundContinue reading “Plainfield Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Indiana”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 JOLIET, IL — Gov. J. B. Pritzker announced Thursday the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and interchange which is part of Pritzker’s $1.2 billion commitment to improve and modernize Interstate 80 through the bipartisan Rebuild IllinoisContinue reading “Pritzker Announces Next Phase Of Houbolt Road Project In Joliet”

By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 DECATUR, IL — A man wanted for the carjacking of a good Samaritan in Indiana was arrested in Decatur, Illinois. Decatur police reported that Randy Terrell Brown-Watkins was arrested on January 13 in Decatur on separate charges and is awaiting extraditionContinue reading “Decatur: Man Arrested In Connection Of Carjacking A Good Samaritan”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 FORT WORTH, TX – American Airlines reported a loss of $931 million in the fourth quarter. American Airlines said first quarter revenue is estimated to be lower by 22% in comparison to the first quarter of 2019. American Airlines reportedContinue reading “American Airlines Loses $931 million In Fourth Quarter”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 20, 2022 CHICAGO — A man was stabbed in the head on the CTA Red Line Wednesday night near the 79th Street station on the South Side. According to Chicago police, a 33-year-old man was stabbed in the head while riding on the RedContinue reading “Man Stabbed In The Head While Riding Red Line Train On The South Side”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 CHICAGO — Cook County Judge William Raines, who was caught on camera making belittling comments about an attorney, has been removed from the bench and will undergo sensitivity training. Chief Judge Timothy Evans’s office has ordered Raines to receive sensitivityContinue reading “Cook County Judge Removed From Bench After Belittling Lawyer”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times January 18, 2022 HONG KONG – Authorities in Hong Kong announced Tuesday that 2,000 small animals will be slaughtered after several tested positive for the COVID-19 at a pet store. Authorities also banned the sale of hamsters and the import of small mammals. Continue reading “Hong Kong: Government Orders 2,000 Animals Slaughtered After Hamster Tests Positive For COVID-19”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 18, 2022 CHICAGO – A gunman was wounded in a brazen shootout with University of Chicago police Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park. According to University of Chicago Police, the shootout occurred at 11:39 a.m. near Woodlawn Avenue and Hyde Park Boulevard. The gunmanContinue reading “University Of Chicago: Gunman Wounded In Shootout With Police”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times January 18, 2022 REDMOND, WA — Microsoft announced the purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 Billion. According to a press release, the all cash purchase will elevate Microsoft, famous for the Xbox gaming system, into one of the largest videogame companiesContinue reading “Microsoft To Buy Activision Blizzard $70 Billion”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 18, 2022 WASHINGTON – Vic Mensa, a Chicago rapper, was arrested after authorities discovered drugs in his luggage Saturday morning at Dulles International Airport. Vic Mensa, 28, had just landed from a flight from Ghana when U.S. Customs and Border Protection found 41 gramsContinue reading “Vic Mensa Charged With Possession Of Drugs At Airport”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 15, 2022 WAUKEGAN, IL — – A Waukegan man was arrested for trafficking cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs in Lake County. Deonte L. Johnson, 34, is facing multiple charges for unlawful possession of drugs and weapons, according to the Lake Sheriff’s Office. The LakeContinue reading “Lake County: Waukegan Man Charged With Drug Trafficking”

By P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has fined 6 businesses and 10 restaurants for violating Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proof of vaccination order which requires patrons to present vaccination papers in order to be served. Lightfoot’sContinue reading “Chicago Cites 26 Businesses For Violating Proof Of Vaccination Order”

By Judd Mustin, The Chicago Times January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – A pregnant mother was shot to death by two gunmen while in a car parked outside her home. According to Chicago police, Derricka Patrick, 29, was shot in a parked car outside her home Wednesday night around 7:00 p.m.Continue reading “Chicago: Pregnant Mom Shot Dead While Sitting Outside Her Home”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 14, 2022 CHICAGO — A 15-year-old has been charged with the carjacking of a 66-year-old man in the Brainerd. Chicago police said the 15-year-old was identified by the 66-year-old victim as the carjacker which occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the 9100 blockContinue reading “Teen Charged In Carjacking Of 66-Year-Old Man In Brainerd”

By The Chicago Times Staff January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – Four people were stabbed within hours in two separate attacks on CTA platforms in the Loop. Chicago police said three people were stabbed around 9:20 p.m. on the Jackson Red Line platform.  Two assailants approached a 29-year-old male victim andContinue reading “Loop: 4 Stabbed On CTA Platforms Within Hours Apart”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times January 14, 2022 CHICAGO – A 60-year-old-man was shot while trying to stop an armed robbery Thursday night on the North Side. According to Chicago police, the man saw a 34-year-old woman being robbed at gunpoint in the 5900 block of North Glenwood AvenueContinue reading “Man Shot While Trying To Stop Armed Robbery On North Side”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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