One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals has been emptying out in recent days as Israel has ordered the evacuation of nearby areas and signaled a possible ground operation.
Day: August 26, 2024
Chicago FBI working to identify people in Chicago Heights, Oak Forest bank robberies
The Chicago FBI is seeking information on robberies of Old National Bank in Chicago Heights and Fifth Third Bank in Oak Forest.
Tropical storm Hone swirls past Hawaii’s main islands after dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears
Hone was swirling past Hawaii’s main islands on Monday, after it weakened to a tropical storm the day before, and blasted the Big Island with rain.
Naperville News Digest: Will and DuPage offering deals on pet adoption fees; Downtown Naperville offering new text messaging service
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
District 301 to close early Tuesday due to excessive heat
With heat indexes expected to reach up to 115 degrees, Central Unit School District 301 will shorten the school day on Tuesday.
Chicago Bears roster tracker: Cuts have begun at Halas Hall in advance of Tuesday’s 53-man deadline
Tracking the Chicago Bears’ moves ahead of the 3 p.m. Tuesday deadline to submit their initial 53-man roster to the NFL office.
Green Party’s Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challenge
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear a Democratic challenge seeking to oust her.
Banneker students in Gary dismissed early after air conditioner malfunctions
Students at Gary’s Banneker Elementary at Marquette were dismissed at 1 p.m. Monday because of air conditioning problems.
Jack Smith appeals Judge Cannon decision to throw out Trump case
Special counsel Jack Smith filed his appeal Monday of U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon’s decision to dismiss Donald Trump’s classified documents indictment, a ruling the judge made after finding that Smith’s appointment exceeded his power as a government officer.
Police: Drugs found in car during traffic stop in Des Plaines
A Broadview man was arrested over the weekend after police found drugs in his car during a traffic stop in Des Plaines, according to a news release.