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Day: November 4, 2024
Boeing machinists hold contract vote that could end 7-week strike
Unionized factory workers at Boeing were voting Monday whether to accept a contract offer or to extend their strike, which has lasted more than seven weeks and shut down production of most Boeing passenger planes.
Melrose Park police remove Trump campaign flag from building
Posting a campaign sign on public property, such as a police department, is illegal under Illinois law. A department representative said the flag was removed around 9:30 a.m.
No. 5 UCLA women’s basketball overcomes a slow start to beat No. 17 Louisville 66-59 in Paris
No. 5 UCLA beat No. 17 Louisville 66-59 in the second match of a season-opening doubleheader in France on Monday.
Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins in Illinois amid election that could mean future changes
People must enroll in plans by Dec. 15 if they want coverage to start Jan. 1.
Bids due Friday for construction on Barrington Route 14 underpass
Bids are due Friday for construction of the long-awaited Route 14 underpass at the Canadian National rail line.
Elgin News Digest: Kimball Street, bridge closed Wednesday for crossing work; Dundee Township collecting leftover Halloween candy
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Automated ticketing of drivers parked in bike, bus lanes set to begin, after delays
The pilot program, called Smart Streets, uses cameras on eight city vehicles to enforce parking violations.
Nearly 30% of all Illinois voters have already cast their ballot
Nearly 30% of Illinois registered voters have already cast a ballot in the Nov. 5 election, via early voting, vote-by-mail and grace-period voting, according to state figures.
3 wounded on Woodlawn sidewalk Monday afternoon, police say
Two men and a woman were wounded in a drive-by shooting Monday afternoon in Woodlawn, police said.