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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 25, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J.B. Pritzker to call a special session of the General Assembly to focus on legislation to strengthen abortion laws in Illinois. Pritzker announced Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 abortion rights case RoeContinue reading “PRITZKER TO CALL SPECIAL SESSION AFTER SCOTUS ABORTION RULING”

By Gary Parker, The Chicago Times June 25, 2022 CHICAGO — Two Chicago men have been charged after allegedly carjacking a rideshare driver by gunpoint on Chicago’s North Side. On Friday, Hansen Dandridge Jr., 18, was charged with one felony count of stealing a vehicle and one felony count ofContinue reading “Two Suspects Charged With Carjacking Rideshare Driver”

By Sloan Wilson, The Chicago Times June 23, 2022 SALEM, VA – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has threatened work stoppages as contract negotiations with US foods become contentious. According to a press release by the Teamsters “Workers at a growing number of US Foods Distribution Centers throughout the EastContinue reading “Teamsters Threaten U.S. Foods Over Contract Negotiations”

By P. J. McNeil, The Chicago Times June 23, 2022 CHICAGO – Ken Griffin, CEO and founder of famed hedge fund company Citadel, LCC announce the company is relocating to Florida. Griffin announced the decision Thursday that he has moved his family to Miami and the headquarters of his CitadelContinue reading “Chicago Hedge Fund Billionaire Ken Griffin Flees Illinois”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times June 22, 2022 SEVASTOPOL – Crimean officials announced Monday that Ukraine fired on Black Sea oil drilling platforms wounding three. The Russian controlled governor of Crimea announced three people were injured and seven are missing after Ukraine attacked three oil drilling platforms in theContinue reading “Ukraine Strikes Crimean Oil Platform”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 20, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Trevor Noah, Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show”, will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 19. Noah has written, produced, and starred in 11 comedy specials, including his most recentContinue reading “Comedian Trevor Noah Will To Headline Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 19, 2022 INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana health officials announced the state’s first probable case of Monkey Pox on Sunday. According to the Indiana Department of Health, the alleged infected patient remains isolated while confirmatory testing at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is completed. Continue reading “Monkey Pox Hits Indiana”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 19, 2022 WHEATON – A Bartlett man was found guilty of murder Thursday. Donald Pelka, 63, was found guilty of First-Degree Murder in the 2018 shooting death of Kyle Goidas, 29, of Glendale Heights. The jury reached their verdict after two hours of deliberations followingContinue reading “Bartlett Man Found Guilty of 2018 Murder”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 19, 2022 BERLIN – Germany to ration the use of natural gas in production of electricity as supply dwindles from Russian pipeline Russian state-owned Gazprom announced that supply reductions could be expected from the Nord Stream pipeline as repairs are completed.  However, many inContinue reading “Germany Returns To Coal Power”

By The Chicago Times Business Staff June 18, 2022 PARIS — McDonald’s has agreed to pay over $1.3 billion to the French state on Thursday to settle a tax fraud case after years of alleged tax evasion. The tax fraud investigation was opened in 2016 after a legal complaint byContinue reading “McDonald’s Agrees To Pay France $1.3 Billion In Tax Fraud Case”

By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration approved COVID-19 vaccinations for infants allowing for vaccinations to begin next week. The FDA approved the use of shots from Moderna and Pfizer for nearly 18 million juveniles under the age of 5.Continue reading “FDA: AUTHORIZES COVID-19 SHOTS FOR INFANTS”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 BUDAPEST — Hungary’s Finance Minister Mihaly Varga announced that his nation will not support a minimum global corporate tax rate. The European Union was expected to finalize an agreement Friday to set a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, inContinue reading “EU: Hungary Rejects Globalist Minimum Corporate Tax Rate Reform”

By Metra Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Metra launched a survey today to solicit feedback from riders and the public about proposed revisions to its mission and vision statements and about new strategic goals for the agency. The feedback will be used to help create Metra’s next five-year strategic plan. TheContinue reading “Metra Seeking Input About Next Strategic Plan”

By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 MOSCOW — A former US embassy worker has been sentenced to 14 years in a Russian maximum-security prison for after being found guilty of cannabis smuggling and illegal storage of drugs. Former US embassy worker, Marc Fogel, was found guilty byContinue reading “Russia: Former US Embassy Worker Sentenced For Smuggling Drugs”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times June 17, 2022 DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 2.9 million vehicles with faulty transmissions that could lead to rollaway crashes.  The recall covers the following models: Fusion (2013-2021), Escape (2013-2019), C-Max (2018), Transit Connect (2013-2021), and EdgeContinue reading “Ford To Recall 2.9 Million Vehicles”

By Peter Lawrence, The Chicago Times June 15, 2022 BAGDAD – Satellite images indicate that Iran is readying for a space launch Tuesday. Maxar Technologies released images of a launch pad at the notorious Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s Semnan province.  Images showed a rocket being attached to a launchContinue reading “Iran Preparing For Rocket Launch”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 15, 2022 AURORA, IL – An Aurora man was found guilty Tuesday for savagely beating an infant girl after asking his girlfriend if he was the father. Court documents revealed that on January 10, 2021, an intoxicated and volatile Brain Clemente wasContinue reading “Aurora Criminal Found Guilty In Brutal Beating Of Baby Girl”

By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times June 14, 2022 DEERFIELD, IL – Heavy equipment giant Caterpillar Inc. announced Tuesday that it will relocate its global headquarters to Irving, Texas. Caterpillar’s global headquarters was moved to Deerfield in 2018 from Peoria for over 90 years.  For over 60 years IllinoisContinue reading “Caterpillar Flees Illinois For Better Future”

By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 12, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3617 on Friday which is hoped to address the shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois and increase access to high-quality mental health services across the State. According to the Governor’s Office “TheContinue reading “Pritzker Signs Legislation Increasing Mental Health Workforce In Illinois”

By Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times June 11, 2022 DEERFIELD, IL – The Board of Directors of Deerfield based Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) approved an increase to the quarterly cash dividend by 9 cents, an 8% increase, to $1.20 per share of common stock, payable August 19, 2022, to shareholders of record at the closeContinue reading “Caterpillar To Increase Dividend”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 11, 2022 WHEATON – A 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly forcing someone to withdraw cash from an ATM at gunpoint. According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney, Levern Danley, of Wheaton, has been charged with armed robbery with a firearm.  On SaturdayContinue reading “Wheaton: Man Forces Victim To Withdraw Cash From ATM At Gunpoint”

By J. J. Quincannon, The Chicago Times June 10, 2022 CHICAGO – A Chicago man smashed a vehicle that he carjacked at gunpoint and choked a good Samaritan before attempting to carjack another vehicle at gunpoint. According to Cook County prosecutors, a Cook County Judge on Thursday ordered 30-year-old DeshawnContinue reading “Carjacker Wrecks Stolen Car, Attempts to Strangle Good Samaritan”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 10, 2022 CHICAGO — On Wednesday, the Chicago Transit Board backed a new pass called the Regional Connect Pass that could potentially share service between CTA, Metra and Pace services. The Regional Connect Pass would be available as an add-on for riders who haveContinue reading “CTA Approves Monthly Regional Connect Pass”

By W. Spencer, The Chicago Times June 10, 2022 ALGIERS – North African nation Algeria announced suspension trade with Spain over status of Western Sahara. Algerian government officials made the trade suspension announcement one day after they tore up a 20-year-old “friendship” treaty with Spain which committed both nations toContinue reading “Algeria To Sever Trade With Spain”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 10, 2022 CHICAGO – A teen has been charged for shooting former Chicago Police Department superintendent. According to CPD, the teen has been charged with one count of aggravated battery on a person older than 60-years-of-age. Police reports indicate that on Sunday evening theContinue reading “17-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting Ex-CPD Superintendent With Paintball Gun”

By The Chicago Times Staff June 9, 2022 JOLIET, IL – A bank in Joliet was robbed Thursday by a man armed with a knife. According to police, at 10:45 pm officers were called to a possible armed robbery at Heartland Bank and Trust located at 5650 Caton Farm Road.Continue reading “Man Robs Bank In Joliet Armed With Knife”

By Edward LaSalle, The Chicago Times June 8, 2022 CHICAGO – Federal prosecutors are pressing hard for a two-year prison sentence for former Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson (D) for cheating on his taxes and lying to federal regulators. In response, Thompson’s defense team has requested probation due to Thompson’s disbarmentContinue reading “Federal Government Seeks Two Year Sentence For Disgraced Former Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 8, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL – The DuPage County coroner has released the name of a man shot and killed by a Naperville police officer. Edward C. Samaan, 28, of Naperville was caught on video charging an officer with a hatchet while theContinue reading “Naperville Axe Man Identified”

By Willard Hughes, The Chicago Times June 8, 2022 AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General to launch investigation into Twitter for possible deceptive trade practices as Elon Musk attempts to purchase the social media company. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office is investigating Twitter for potential falseContinue reading “Texas AG To Investigate Twitter For Possible Deceptive Trade Practices”

By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times June 7, 2022 CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday she will seek re-election. Lightfoot will face a crowded field of other candidates looking to occupy the Fifth Floor of City Hall.  Alderman Roderick Sawyer, the son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer,Continue reading “Lightfoot Announces Re-Election Campaign”

by P. J. McNeal, The Chicago Times June 6, 2022 CHICAGO – The Chicago Board of Elections just announced that more than 100,000 voters throughout 73 precincts will not be allowed to cast their vote in their local precinct. The Board of Elections will force voters to travel farther toContinue reading “Shenanigans? Chicago Board Of Elections Requests Closure Of 73 Polling Sites On Northside”

by The Chicago Times Staff June 6, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL — A man was stabbed inside a Naperville health club Sunday morning. According to police, officers responded to reports of a male victim stabbed just after 11:00 am in the 3100 block of Route 5, at an LA Fitness.  TheContinue reading “Naperville: Man Stabbed At LA Fitness”

by John McPhaul, The Chicago Times June 5, 2022 WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday a new set of requirements that increase the amount of ethanol to be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply. Most gasoline sold in the U.S. contains 10% ethanol and is a major economicContinue reading “EPA To Require More Ethanol In Gas”

by Sloan T. Wilson, The Chicago Times June 5, 2022 BENTONVILLE, AR — Top Walmart executives disclosed to investors on Friday some suppliers have been responding to Walmart’s efforts to lower prices for customers in the face of high inflation, material, and labor costs. “There are certain suppliers that haveContinue reading “Walmart Working With Suppliers To Lower Prices”

by The Chicago Times Staff June 4, 2022 CHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Aviation announced Thursday that construction will start on a new, six-story parking garage that will service the expanded Terminal 5.  The $1 billion investment is expected to double the amount of available parking at the terminal.Continue reading “O’Hare: New Parking Garage Will Double Available Parking At Terminal 5”

by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times June 4, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J. B. Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Friday that expand the use of expressway cameras for law enforcement agencies to investigate criminal activities along expressways and State highways.  This legislation is effective immediately. “There isContinue reading “Pritzker Signs Bill to Expand Use of Expressway Cameras for Law Enforcement Investigations”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 3, 2022 NAPERVILLE, IL – Naperville police gun down man armed with a hatchet Friday morning during a traffic stop. According to police, an officer was conducting a routine traffic stop around 11 am near the intersection of Bond Street and McDowellContinue reading “Naperville Police Gun Down Criminal Armed With Hatchet”

By Brooks M. Deering, The Chicago Times June 2, 2022 BEIJING – Amazon.com to end Kindle device and services in communist China. On Thursday, Amazon announced the decision on WeChat, saying it was pulling the Kindle from the communist Chinese market, but Amazon’s remaining operations, not restricted by the communistContinue reading “Amazon To Axe Kindle Out Of Communist China”

By T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times June 2, 2022 LOMBARD, IL – An Elgin man has been charged in the fatal DUI crash that killed teen passenger. Raymond Griffin, 24, has been charged with two counts of Aggravated DUI Causing Death and one count of Misdemeanor Speeding 35 mphContinue reading “Elgin Man Charged In Fatal Flaming DUI Crash”