The investigation into the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has led to a sweeping indictment that pulled in five people who prosecutors say contributed to his ketamine overdose in October, including two doctors and a street dealer involved in providing Perry large amounts of the powerful anesthetic.
Day: August 16, 2024
Former Mayor Richard Daley expected to be in Chicago for DNC but keeping it ‘low key’
Richard M. Daley, the mayor who brought political conventions back to Chicago after 1968, taking on a different role this time around.
Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission.
Calumet City aldermen skeptical of Mayor Thaddeus Jones plan to use TIF funds to abate property taxes
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones pitched a proposal to transfer $2 million from TIF districts to the pockets of some residents.
Around the Southland: Back to school, Hazel Crest chief elected, $1 million win, and more
News briefs: Students return, Hazel Crest chief elected, $1 million win in Monee, forest preserve expands, road work in Palos, more.
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented the Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu received her Olympic bronze medal during a ceremony that concluded a swirl of controversy after the medal was first awarded to U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles but later revoked.
Countdown to football: Dominic Recchia does it all for Yorkville, No. 7 in Aurora-Elgin preseason rankings
Dominic Recchia, a standout on special teams with both kicks and punts, also starts at cornerback for the Foxes.
Woman pleads guilty to child pornography charges
A woman has pleaded guilty to child pornography crimes in a case where she was accused of saying she had access to two children for other child pornography users.
Portage OKs tax abatement for spec building; structure near Bass Pro Shop could house up to six firms
The Portage City Council approved a 10-year property tax abatement for a new spec building next to Bass Pro Shop this week.
4 things to watch in the Chicago Bears’ 3rd preseason game, including Caleb Williams’ Soldier Field debut and who starts on the offensive line
Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus said he wants to see “much of the same” from QB Caleb Williams against the Cincinnati Bengals defense.