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Afternoon Briefing: Cook County judge who was reassigned amid investigation into alleged racist comments retires
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Slain Cook County sheriff’s deputy Rafael Wordlaw mourned at funeral: ‘He was a protector’
Growing up, Rafael Wordlaw dreamed of working in law enforcement. Looking out at the sea of officers and family members who attended his funeral Friday, his cousin was proud to say he accomplished his goal. “He was a hero. He was a protector, and he died being a hero and being a protector,” she said.
To keep nonmembers out, Costco turns to scanners and photo IDs
It’s going to get harder for Costco shoppers to share their membership cards.
Stellantis warns union of potentially thousands of job cuts at plant outside Detroit
The job cuts would be at the Stellantis Warren Truck Plant, which builds an older version of the Ram 1500 pickup called the Tradesman, sold mainly to commercial businesses.
Lake County officials planning how to spend millions in opioid-abuse funds; ‘This is a very complicated issue’
With $3.4 million in hand and another $5.6 million anticipated from agreements reached, Liz Nelson, the county’s opioid coordinator, said data is being collected to help guide the development of a strategic plan.
8 b-girls advance to quarterfinals in the 1st-ever Olympics breaking competition — but both Americans are eliminated
Both American b-girls in the Olympics’ first breaking competition were eliminated in the first round Friday.
Geneva restaurant closed after fire damage raises over $37,000 to continue paying staff
A kitchen fire damaged Stockholm’s Restaurant and Brewery in downtown Geneva on Aug. 1, which caused the restaurant to close.
Cook County judge who was reassigned amid investigation into alleged racist comments retires
A Cook County judge who was reassigned last year after he was accused of making racist comments to a defendant and his attorney has retired from the bench, according to county officials.
‘Celebrating Chicago at Daley Plaza’ will run week of DNC
Just announced, a week of events in the Loop to celebrate the city’s culture, diverse communities and cuisine all during the Democratic National Convention.