A reborn Green Line CTA station opens near the United Center just in time for the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks’ seasons this fall.
Day: August 9, 2024
Donald Trump’s plane suffers mechanical issue en route to Montana rally but was diverted and landed safely, airport staff says
Donald Trump’s plane was diverted on its way to Bozeman, Montana, due to a mechanical issue but landed safely in nearby Billings, according to a staff member at the Billings airport.
Body camera footage shows local police anger at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt
A local police officer told a fellow officer after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump that he warned the Secret Service days earlier that the building where the 20-year-old gunman opened fire needed to be secured.
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Hindu temple on West Side of Aurora looks to expand
The Aurora City Council is looking at just how to handle a proposed expansion of a Hindu temple in a West Side neighborhood.
Authorities identify woman found dead in baggage conveyor belt at O’Hare
Officials have identified the 57-year-old woman who was killed Thursday at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after becoming entangled in a baggage conveyor belt. The Cook County medical examiner’s office Friday identified the woman as Virginia Christine Vinton from Waxhaw, North Carolina. The Chicago Fire Department was called to Terminal 5 at O’Hare for a report of a woman pinned in machinery about 7:45 a.m., department spokesman Larry Langford said Thursday. When firefighters arrived, they found the woman entangled in the conveyor belt system used to move baggage. Paramedics confirmed the woman was dead at the scene, Langford said. Surveillance footage […]
Michael Brown’s death 10 years ago sparked change in Ferguson
Michael Brown’s death was the catalyst for massive change starting in Ferguson, Missouri.
Former Ald. Mary Smith, who led efforts to beautify 48th Ward and protect Lake Michigan, dies at 77
Former Ald. Mary Ann Smith led efforts to beautify her North Side ward and also was a watchdog for Lake Michigan water quality.
Aurora man sentenced to prison for dangerous high-speed chase
Pedro A. Vilchis was found guilty of attempted murder, damage to government property, aggravated assault and eluding an officer in connection with the chase, officials said.
Aurora City Council looks at budget amendment including money for special census
The Aurora City Council is looking at an overall $728,000 amendment to the 2024 budget that includes money to put toward a special census.