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By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times December 3, 2022 LYONS, IL – Two male suspects, one out on bail, one under house arrest for other felony crimes, have been arrested Tuesday for an attempted carjacking in Lyons. Lyons police said 20-year-old Justin R. Lebron Jr., of Cicero, and 18-year-oldContinue reading “Criminals That Should Have Been In Jail Charged In Lyons Carjacking”

By The Chicago Times Staff December 3, 2022 CHICAGO – A bicyclist was shot Friday morning while riding a bike on Chicago’s South Side. According to police, the male victim, 22, was riding his bicycle in Englewood around 11:20 am in the 700 block of West 74th street when twoContinue reading “Bicyclist Shot Multiple Times On South Side”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times December 3, 2022 LAKE COUNTY, IN – On Friday a UPS semi-truck found itself dangling from an Indiana Toll Road bridge crossing the Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. Indiana State Police said the unthinkable crash occurred early Friday around 2 am.  Witnesses recountedContinue reading “UPS Truck Dangles Off Indiana Toll Road Bridge “

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times December 2, 2022 CHICAGO – The Museum of Science and Industry will display the very first commercial spacecraft to bring astronauts to the International Space Station. MSI announced that it will display the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as a permanent exhibit in the Henry CrownContinue reading “Museum of Science and Industry To Display SpaceX Dragon “

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times November 30, 2022 WASHINGTON – Congress may be forced to take drastic action to prevent a looming US rail workers strike that threatens to shutdown an already weakened economy suffering from high inflation and supply chain issues. The Biden administration pleaded with CongressContinue reading “Congress Moves To Prevent Looming Rail Strike”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times November 30, 2022 CHICAGO – A 15-year-old boy was shot to death Tuesday night in the Englewood neighborhood. Chicago police said, around 9 pm,  the male victim was sitting on the porch of a home in the 700 block of West 60th StreetContinue reading “Teenager Shot To Death On South Side Porch”

By The Chicago Time Staff November 30, 2022 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – A pedestrian was hit by a Metra train Wednesday morning at a railroad crossing in Arlington Heights. Authorities have asked people to avoid the railroad crossing at North Ridge Avenue and Northwest Highway. Metra sent out an alert informingContinue reading “Pedestrian Hit By Metra Train In Arlington Heights”

By Joseph Accardo, The Chicago Times November 28, 2022 CHICAGO – A woman was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a bag of money outside a North Side bank.  According to Chicago police, around 12:30 pm, a woman allegedly stole a bag containing cash from a Brinks armored truck in theContinue reading “Woman Arrested After Stealing Bag Of Money Armored Truck”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 28, 2022 PEORIA, IL —  A Peoria Council member has announced plans for reelection.  John Kelly announced his campaign to run for a second term as an at-large council member.  Kelly promoted the passage of a real estate tax abatement on new residential construction,Continue reading “Peoria: John Kelly Running For Reelection In Peoria”

By Peter Lawrence, The Chicago Times November 28, 2022 TEHRAN –  Iranian officials claim that 300 people have been killed in the protests spreading across Iran over the last two months. An Iranian general claimed that 300 hundred people have been killed during the past two months of protesting, whichContinue reading “Iran Claims ‘Only’ 300 Protesters Killed During Two Months Of Protests”

By The Chicago Times Magazine November 28, 2022 Major star from the 1989 Christmas cult classic movie will make an appearance in the Chicago area to plug in Christmas lights at a suburban restaurant in Morton Grove this week. In a press release, actor Chevy Chase will reprise his roleContinue reading “Chevy Chase To Re-Enact ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Christmas Lighting At Chicago Area Restaurant”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times November 26, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Biden administration will ban new telecommunications equipment from Communist China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE due to potential risk to US national security. The US Federal Communications Commission announced Friday that it will bar the sale or importContinue reading “Security Risk: Huawei And ZTE Equipment Sales Banned By US”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 26, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was shot to death Saturday morning during an argument inside a home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.  Chicago police said a male victim, 60, was shot multiple times while arguing with a man he knew inside a homeContinue reading “Man Fatally Shot Inside Auburn Gresham Home”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times November 26, 2022 URUMQI – Angry protests over Communist China’s widening COVID-19 lockdowns have erupted across China’s far western Xinjiang region. Angry crowds took to the streets on Friday night in Xinjiang’s capital of Urumqi shouting “End the lockdown!” while pumping their fistsContinue reading “Communist China: Angry Protests Erupt In Xinjiang After Deadly Fire”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 26, 2022 CHICAGO –  A woman was killed and a teenage boy was injured Friday night in a drive-by shooting on the South Side.  Chicago police say around 8:30 pm, a 42-year-old woman was walking with a teenager in the 2300 block of EastContinue reading “Woman Killed, Teen Wounded In South Side Shooting”

By S. E. Flynn, The Chicago Times November 24, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian statesman Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as the country’s tenth prime minister, after the Malaysian King was forced to appoint the opposition leader on Thursday to break an election stalemate. Anwar was sworn in aroundContinue reading “Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim Sworn In As Prime Minister”

By Roger K. Mason, The Chicago Times November 24, 2022 NEW YORK – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights announced that it has documented patterns of Russian torture and abuse of POWs in Ukraine as well as violations by Ukraine in caring for POWs. OHCHRContinue reading “United Nations: Russia And Ukraine Torture POWs”

Washington, D.C. October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forgetContinue reading “President Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation”

By Grant McCormick, The Chicago Times November 22, 2022 CHARLOTTE, NC – Doughnut giant Krispy Kreme announced three new holiday doughnuts along with its traditional Santa’s Bake Shop collection to its holiday lineup this November. Krispy Kreme will introduce sugar cookie, gingerbread cookie crumb, and red velvet cake doughnuts.  SugarContinue reading “Krispy Kreme To Offer New Holiday Doughnuts “

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times November 22, 2022 WASHINGTON – The head of the US Chamber of Commerce called on Congress to settle the ongoing railroad labor standoff that threatens to halt shipments of billions of dollars of goods crisscrossing the United States, threatening to interrupt an alreadyContinue reading “US Chamber Of Commerce Demands Congress To Settle Rail Labor Dispute “

By S. E. Flynn, The Chicago Times November 22, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s king announced on Tuesday he will choose the country’s next prime minister, after the leading two candidates failed to secure a majority in last week’s election. Last weekend’s election ended in an unprecedented hung parliament withContinue reading “King Of Malaysia To Name Prime Minister To End Stalemate “

By Al Brown, The Chicago Times November 21, 2022 CHICAGO – Bally’s has closed the deal on its location for a casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. Bally’s announced the purchase of the Freedom Center printing plant which is the current headquarters of local Chicago paper. When completed, the  $1.74Continue reading “Bally’s Closes On $200 Million Casino Deal In River North “

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times November 20, 2022 CHICAGO –  Smash and grab robberies are on the rise for North Side businesses. Chicago police said at least six businesses were robbed Friday morning.   According to investigators, the offenders broke into the businesses by throwing something to breakContinue reading “Smash And Grab Robberies Plague North Side “

By The Chicago Times Magazine November 18, 2022 In September 2022, Alderman Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events introduced an ordinance to the City Council to rename Chicago’s oldest house.  On November 16, the City Council passed the proposed ordinance changingContinue reading “Chicago’s Oldest House Renamed in Honor of Bishop Ford”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times November 18, 2022 NORTHBROOK, IL –  Suburban police throughout the Chicago metropolitan area have issued a warning to the public of a rash of pick-pocket thefts occurring at retail stores and restaurants. The most recent pick-pocket thefts have occurred in Northbrook and appear toContinue reading “Pick-Pocket Thefts On The Rise In Chicago Area”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times November 18, 2022 CHICAGO – A male suspect has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing that wounded a man in the West Rogers Park neighborhood. Chicago police said Avondre Carroll, 19, of Chicago, has been charged in the stabbingContinue reading “Man Charged In West Rogers Park Stabbing”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times November 18, 2022 AUSTIN, TX – Tesla to recall nearly 30,000 Model X vehicles in the United States over an issue that may cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly. In a filing with US regulators, Tesla engineers confessed that the airbagContinue reading “Tesla Recalls 30,000 Model X Cars”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 18, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was shot multiple times Thursday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Chicago police reported that the 27-year-old victim was driving in the 4300 block of South Hermitage Avenue around 9:00 pm when a gunman opened fire. Continue reading “Man Shot In Back Of The Yards While Driving”

By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times November 18, 2022 TOKYO – A Japanese official said North Korea test fired a missile on Friday that could potentially reach the continental US. Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada announced that a suspected North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile flew 620 miles at aContinue reading “New North Korean Missile Could Hit United States”

By Bernard P. Lawson, The Chicago Times November 17, 2022 WASHINGTON – Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress after her party’s failure to secure a majority in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Pelosi saidContinue reading “Pelosi To Resign As Speaker After Defeat”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 16, 2022 CHICAGO – An Illinois State trooper along with two civilians were injured after a daring high-speed chase through Chicago’s South Side overnight.  Illinois State Police said the trooper was in pursuit of a suspect’s car when both cars crashed separately around 12:00Continue reading “Illinois State Trooper Injured After High-Speed Chase Crash”

By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times November 16, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO – Uber Technologies, Inc revenues climbed 72% in the third quarter report. On Tuesday, Uber reported $8.3 billion in revenue for the three months ending in September, a 72% increase from the prior year.  Despite economic woes of inflationContinue reading “Uber Revenue Up 72% “

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times November 16, 2022 WHEATON, IL – Bond was denied for a man who is charged with opening fire on a group of people at Yorktown mall in DuPage County last week. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond was denied MondayContinue reading “Bond Denied For Man Accused Of Opening Fire At Yorktown Mall”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 13, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was shot multiple times on the Near West Side early Sunday morning. Around 2:40 am, police responded to shots fired in the 2200 block of West Walnut Street.  On scene, police encountered a shooter who fled in aContinue reading “Man Shot To Death On Near West Side”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times November 11, 2022 CHICAGO – Three people were shot with one murdered on Thursday in the Roseland neighborhood. Chicago police said two males and a female were on the sidewalk around 2:50 pm outside of the McDonald’s on 95th Street and Lafayette Avenue whenContinue reading “South Side: 3 Shot, 1 Murdered In Roseland”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 11, 2022 CHICAGO – A teenager was shot while riding in a car Thursday night in Pilsen. According to police, the 16-year-old victim was in a car traveling in the 2000 block of South Carpenter Street around 8:40 pm.  The victim claims he witnessedContinue reading “Pilsen: Teenager Shot In Moving Car”

By P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times November 10, 2022 CHICAGO – US Representative Jesus Garcia announced his campaign Thursday to challenge Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Garcia, 66, joins eleven other candidates looking to defeat Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is seeking a second term.  Garcia ran against Mayor Rahm EmanuelContinue reading “US Representative Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia To Challenge Embattled Lightfoot”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times November 10, 2022 CHICAGO –  Three men were shot, one fatally, on Wednesday night in Rogers Park on Chicago’s North Side. According to police, around 8:50 pm, the three victims were standing on the sidewalk near North Clark Street and West Wallen AvenueContinue reading “Three Shot On North Side”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times November 9, 2022 CHICAGO –  Chicago Police have issued an alert about a string of violent armed robberies on Chicago’s West and Northwest Sides The CPD alert reported that 15 armed robberies have been reported across Humboldt Park, East Garfield Park, and AustinContinue reading “String Of Armed Robberies Reported In Humboldt Park, East Garfield Park, And Austin”

Memorial to be Streamed This Year for Public On November 10th, 1975, the Great Lakes community lost 29 brave crew members of the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald as ship and crew were declared lost to Lake Superior during a severe November storm. The 47th annual S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald MemorialContinue reading “In Memoriam: S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald June 7, 1958 – November 10, 1975”

By Willard W. Hughes, The Chicago Times November 08, 2022 ROCHESTER, NY – Eastman Kodak Company reported financial results for the third quarter 2022. “For the third quarter of 2022, Kodak delivered year-over-year revenue growth for the sixth consecutive quarter. I’d like to thank our loyal customers and our employeesContinue reading “Kodak Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results”

By P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times November 7, 2022 CHICAGO –  The Chicago City Council passed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $16.4 billion 2023 budget on Monday. In an effort to secure her re-election, Lightfoot eliminated a $42.7 million increase and cut in half the despised property tax increase tied toContinue reading “City Council Approves Lightfoot’s $16 Billion Budget”

By The Chicago Times Staff November 4, 2022 WASHINGTON –  The Food and Drug Administration released a safety bulletin Thursday  urging parents and caregivers not to use head-shaping pillows intended to change an infant’s head shape.. According to the FDA, head-shaping pillows have no proven medical benefit and can createContinue reading “FDA: Issues Warning On Infant Head-Shaping Pillows”

By P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times November 3, 2022 CHICAGO – Bail for a pregnant woman accused of murder was reduced by a Cook County judge on Thursday so she won’t give birth to her baby in prison. The ruling will release Keshia Golden, charged with first degree murder,Continue reading “Chicago: Bail Reduced For Pregnant Woman Charged With Murder”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times November 2, 2022 CHICAGO – Disgraced former Democrat Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pleaded not guilty to added charges in his ongoing racketeering conspiracy case. The former speaker was not required to participate in his arraignment on Tuesday which added an indictment on aContinue reading “Michael ‘Apples’ Madigan Pleads Not Guilty”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times October 29, 2022 ROME – Italy’s industry minister declared that Italy will not be dependent on Chinese trade or technology and will safeguard vital strategic industries from foreign influence.. At a recent press conference, Adolfo Urso, Minister of Economic Development, commented on China basedContinue reading “Italy Declares Trade Independence From China”

By The Chicago Times Staff October 29, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was shot in the face inside a parked vehicle Saturday morning on the North Side. According to police, around 5:30 am, the 20-year-old victim was sitting in his car in the 3500 block of West Sunnyside Avenue whenContinue reading “Chicago: Man Shot In Face On North Side”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times October 27, 2022 DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company announced Wednesday that it will exit Russia in response to the prolonged Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ford representatives said a deal has been finalized to sell its 49% stake in the Russian based SollersContinue reading “Ford To Leave Russia”

By The Chicago Times Staff October 25, 2022 CHICAGO – A woman was shot dead and a man was wounded while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday. According to police, around 1:20 pm the two victims were driving southbound in the 4500 block of South DuSable Lake Shore DriveContinue reading “Woman Shot Dead, Man Wounded While Driving On DuSable Lake Shore Drive”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times October 21, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago police officer could be dismissed for the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo after the Chicago Police Board ruled against the objection of Chicago police leadership. On Thursday, Police Board President Ghian Foreman ruled in favorContinue reading “Chicago: Police Officer Who Shot Adam Toledo To Face Evidentiary Hearing”

By S. Kinskey, The Chicago Times October 19, 2022 MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law on Wednesday in the four annexed regions of Ukraine. Putin’s declaration takes effect Thursday and gives regional law enforcement agencies three days to submit specific proposals and the creation of territorial defenseContinue reading “Martial Law Declared By Putin In Annexed Areas Of Ukraine”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times October 19, 2022 KIEV – Russian forces have expanded air operations against Ukraine on Tuesday with punitive strikes on key energy and water supplies, which may put hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians at risk for a brutal and deadly winter. The Ukrainian government announcedContinue reading “Putin Airstrikes Aim To Impose Brutal Winter On Ukraine”

By Ann Nguyen, The Chicago Times October 18, 2022 SCHAUMBURG, IL – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the arrest of ten individuals allegedly involved in retail robberies at popular suburban shopping malls. According to authorities, 42-year-old Tiffany Kindred, of New York, and 27-year-old Shaneka Monroe, of New Jersey were arrestedContinue reading “Ten Arrested For Recent Shopping Mall Robberies”

By The Chicago Times Staff October 17, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning for North Side residents as Wrigleyville sees an increase in kidnappings and robberies.  On early Sunday, three victims were robbed after they got into strangers’ cars.  Two of the robberies involved outrightContinue reading “Wrigleyville Plagued With Kidnappings and Robberies”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times October 17, 2021 CHICAGO – A domestic violence case against a Cook County judge has been dropped by prosecutors on Monday after the victim decides to not press charges. Court documents revealed that Cook County Circuit Judge Carl Boyd of the 6th Municipal DistrictContinue reading “Case Against Alleged Wife Beater Judge Dismissed”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times October 15, 2022 WHEATON – A Chicago man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for hijacking a pregnant woman’s car in Downers Grove. In a press release, Robert Berlin, DuPage County State’s Attorney, said Daysean Washington-Davis, 22, formerly of the 2200 blockContinue reading “Chicago Man Handed 40 Years for Carjacking Pregnant Woman”

By Willard W. Hughes, The Chicago Times October 12, 2022 PARIS – The French government announced it will order striking refinery workers back to work after fuel shortages threaten France’s national security. Union workers at an ExxonMobil Esso France fuel depot have been on strike for weeks which has ledContinue reading “French Government Orders Striking Fuel Refinery Employees To End Strike”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times October 12, 2022 LONDON – Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6. According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, “The coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while beingContinue reading “King Charles III To Be Crowned Next May”

By The Chicago Times Staff October 12, 2022 CHICAGO – A man was found shot in a crashed vehicle Tuesday in the Riverdale neighborhood.  According to police, around 4:50 pm, the victim was discovered with a gunshot wound inside a crashed vehicle in the 100 block of East 133rd Street. Continue reading “South Side: Man Found Shot In Crashed Vehicle”

By H. Mannheim, The Chicago Times October 11, 2022 NEW YORK – Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc shed 7.3% on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker announced a massive recall last week. Rivian, which is financed by Amazon, announced last Friday a recall of nearly 13,000 vehicles that may have aContinue reading “Rivian Stock Plummets After Massive Vehicle Recall”

By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times October 11, 2022 CHICAGO – A young boy was killed after being struck by a vehicle being driven by a family member on Monday in Beach Park. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred around noon in the 12700 block of WestContinue reading “Young Boy Killed By Family Member Backing Up Vehicle”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times October 11, 2022 CHICAGO – Chicago police are still hunting for a man who attacked a young girl on her way home from school last Thursday. According to police, on October 6, an 11-year-old girl was walking home from school when a manContinue reading “Chicago Police Still Hunting Man Who kidnapped And Sexually Assaulted 11-Year-Old Girl”

By Roger K. Mason, The Chicago Times October 11, 2022 NEW YORK – On Monday, the United Nations General Assembly rejected Russia’s demand that the 193 member body hold a secret ballot expected later this week on whether to condemn Moscow’s move to annex four occupied regions in Ukraine. TheContinue reading “UN Rejects Russia’s Demand For Secret Vote On Ukraine”

By S. Kinskey, The Chicago Times October 10, 2022 MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced the appointment of General Sergei Surovikin as the top commander of Russia’s Army Group South, which operates in Ukraine. Putin’s appointment of Surovikin comes on the heels of recent humiliating Russian defeatsContinue reading “Putin Appoints General Sergei “The Ruthless” Surovikin To Command Ukraine War”

By Bernard P. Lawson, The Chicago Times October 9, 2022 WASHINGTON – As the threat of war grows throughout the world and OPEC+ cuts production, the Biden administration has allowed the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to fall to a 40-year low in an attempt to keep gas prices “low” ahead ofContinue reading “Biden Administration Shrinks Strategic Petroleum Reserve To 40-Year Low”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times October 8, 2022 TOYOTA, JAPAN – Toyota Motor Corporation announced Friday that nearly 296,000 pieces of customer data has been leaked from its T-Connect service. Toyota revealed that 296,019 email addresses and customer numbers of those using the company’s telematics service T-Connect, whichContinue reading “Toyota Announces Possible Leak Of Customer Data”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times October 7, 2022 DELAWARE – A Delaware Chancery judge ordered Elon Musk to complete his acquisition of Twitter by October 28 to avoid a trail. Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced he would return to his original agreed price of $54.20 a share ifContinue reading “Musk Ordered To Close Twitter Deal By Oct 28”

By The Chicago Times Staff October 6, 2022 SPRINGFIELD – The Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield has announced a free trick-or-treat event. According to a press release, the free event will be held on October 29 between 5-7 pm at the Visitor Center located at 426 South 7thContinue reading “Lincoln Home National Historic Site Offers Free Trick-Or-Treat Event”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times October 5, 2022 CHICAGO – A man has been charged in the shooting of a 7-year-old boy who was on his way to church Sunday morning. According to police, Kentrell Gayden, 22, has been charged with the attemped murder of a 7-year-old boyContinue reading “Chicago: Man Charged With Shooting 7-Year-Old”

By The Chicago Times Staff October 3, 2022 WAUKEGAN, IL – A man was discovered shot to death inside a vehicle parked in the driveway of a Waukegan home early Monday. According to police, officers responded to a call of shots fired at a home in the 1300 block ofContinue reading “Waukegan: Man Found Murdered In Driveway”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 13, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – It was announced Monday that Chief Justice Anne M. Burke will retire from the Illinois Supreme Court. Burke has served on the bench since 2006 and will step down on November 30, 2022. “The decision to retire wasContinue reading “Illinois Supreme Court: Chief Justice Anne M. Burke Announces Retirement”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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