Heat index values, the “feels like” temperatures, could potentially reach 110 degrees on Tuesday. Overnight temperatures are only expected to drop to the mid-to upper 70s. Climate change is making the Chicago area more humid, which increases heat index, and makes the nights hotter. While everyone is encouraged to drink plenty of fluids and seek […]
Day: August 26, 2024
Apparent cyberattack leaves Seattle airport facing major internet outages
An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones, email and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a third day on Monday.
Social platform X edits AI chatbot after election officials warn that it spreads misinformation
The social media platform X has made a change to its AI chatbot after five secretaries of state warned it was spreading election misinformation.
Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken’
Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday.
Elgin News Digest: Elgin’s Larkin Place renovation wins Landmarks Illinois award; West Dundee hires Schaumburg officer as its next police chief; Beefaroo in West Dundee shuts its doors
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Attorneys for ex-Speaker Madigan want sex harassment, other ‘controversial’ evidence excluded from trial
In a 41-page motion filed Monday, Madigan’s legal team said extensive pretrial publicity — including the Tribune’s ongoing series on Illinois’ “Culture of Corruption” — is already undermining Madigan’s right to a fair trial.
Naperville Police Arrests for Aug. 21-24
Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police department.
A year after two women were injured by gunfire at Guaranteed Rate Field, one files lawsuit
Nearly one year after two women were shot in the bleachers of Guaranteed Rate Field, a lawsuit was filed against the White Sox and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority alleging that negligent security practices allowed a firearm to be brought inside the ballpark last season.
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
The election law calls for barring the slating of legislative candidates in races where political parties did not field contenders in the primary.
Bears release nine more players ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, including Carter
The Bears moved one step closer to finalizing their 53-man roster. On Monday, the team waived nine players.